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10 MINUTE MEALs Grilled filet mignon with grilled mushrooms and arugula salad
10 minute meals Grilled chicken with charred broccolini and blistered tomatoes
FIVE MINUTE PAN ROASTED WILD SALMON WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND GARLIC
Heat Two teaspoons of olive oil in a very hot nonstick pan. Season salmon with salt and pepper and sear one minute on each side. Reduce heat to medium, add chopped cherry tomatoes, three cloves of garlic and a little bit of salt and pepper over the tomatoes. Cover with a lid and cook three… Continue reading FIVE MINUTE PAN ROASTED WILD SALMON WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND GARLIC
EASY AHI TUNA POKE RECIPE
This seems to be a best seller in most markets that have pre-made ahi tuna poke. But did you know they use cheap cuts of tuna that is frozen and color the fish with pink or red dye to look more attractive? Not to mention how pricy it is. Here’s an easy to make at… Continue reading EASY AHI TUNA POKE RECIPE
Green Smoothie Stat!
Banana, pineapple, spinach, and Greek yogurt is a great combination for a healthy & easy to make Green Smoothie. At times it can be difficult to consume all your daily recommended servings of fruits and vegetables. Making a nutritious & delicious smoothie can help ensure that you can accomplish that goal without a lot of… Continue reading Green Smoothie Stat!
Nicoise Salad
Niçoise is a French composed salad made with tuna, green beans, and potatoes. It’s origin stems from Nice in the Mediterranean. However, over time we have modified the salad here in the states to suit our American preferences. For example, in Paris most Nicoise salads are served with canned tuna. Here in the states Nicoise… Continue reading Nicoise Salad
Pan Sauces: Level-Up Your Meals
Pan sauces are a sure-fire way to take any pan-seared meat from good to great. Pan sauces make use of fond, the delectable browned pieces left on the bottom of the pan after searing meat. Here are a few easy strategies and procedures for making a pan sauce and salvaging an over-reduced one. Pan Sauces:… Continue reading Pan Sauces: Level-Up Your Meals
Seared Lamb Chops with Asparagus Salad
Seared lamb chops are to die for, so what is up with Americans and their aversion to lamb? If the food media is to be believed, it’s set to be one of the hot menu items of 2021, with chefs experimenting with lamb bacon, lamb ribs, all-lamb tasting menus, etc.. Statistics, on the other hand,… Continue reading Seared Lamb Chops with Asparagus Salad
ESSENTIAL KITCHEN GEAR: NEEDS , NOT WANTS II
Hello there and welcome to part two in our conversation about essential kitchen gear. If this is your first time visiting with us, or if you haven’t caught up with part one in this line-up, you can click here and see what all the fuss is about. Kitchen Essentials: All About What You Need If… Continue reading ESSENTIAL KITCHEN GEAR: NEEDS , NOT WANTS II
WHOLE CHICKENS: TECHNIQUES VS. RECIPES II
Welcome back! This is part two of a series that discusses learning how to cook instead of learning how to cook specific recipes. We are using buying whole chickens as our example scenario. For those of you here on the site for the first time, it may be a good idea to click here to… Continue reading WHOLE CHICKENS: TECHNIQUES VS. RECIPES II
Chef’s Knife Selection & Care Cont’d
There may be no other piece in your arsenal as important as your chef’s knife! This is part two of a series that discusses learning what to look for in a quality chef’s knife and also goes over some common faux pas that many people commit that can flush that investment down the drain. For… Continue reading Chef’s Knife Selection & Care Cont’d