Gumbo with Smoked Okra I’m not one to ever ‘not’ say it like it is. Shoot straight, be open and honest, and with equal parts humble and compassionate truth. With that, this dish rocked. Gumbo is relatively an easy dish … Continue reading
Beef Sirloin with Caramelized Onion Sauce, Potato Pearls & Pickled Red Onion: I remember cooking for my friends many many years ago, and pushing my epicurean prowess then to make delicious dishes worthy of sharing – Foie Gras Stuffed Schiaffoni; … Continue reading
Swiss Chard Malfatti with Sage: As I listen to Dean Martin playing in the background, I’m laughing at how this recipe came about. For years, we’ve had a large vegetable garden adjacent to the barn, and with many trials and … Continue reading
Porcini Crusted Beef Tips with Red Wine Reduction & Pastry Cubes Those who know me hear me say the word “reinvention” quite often. It’s a core characteristic for me, both personally and professionally. Don’t get me wrong – it’s not … Continue reading
Black Garlic Tortellini with Parmesan Foam: Dining often is about the experience, and the intensity of that experience especially when it sits squarely on the plate in front of you, is what can matter most. In the process of deciding … Continue reading
Curry Butter Icelandic Cod with Brandied Currants & Balsamic Infused Lentils: So first off – this was an “oh my god” dish that brought the best out of every ingredient. I have been enjoying sous vide as a technique for … Continue reading
Bao Buns with Smoked Shimeji Mushrooms & Cashew Hoisin Sauce: Let’s be clear – I am not a vegan. There is very little to nothing that I will not try, let alone devour if it tastes great. In New England, … Continue reading
Hamachi Tartare with Miso Pickled Cucumber & Salmon Roe: Small changes to an initial intention can cause a chain reaction that leads to large changes and eventually a completely different end result – the butterfly effect. This happened to me … Continue reading
Grilled Halibut with Lemon Butter & Three Grain Rice: Vacationing in Maine is always extraordinary. There is something very special about Maine – the towering mountains that caress the ocean, the unmistakable rocky coastline, the salty beautiful people that are … Continue reading
Homemade Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce: Emotional stability is hard earned, and we have to work for it. It’s much like an ingredient made from scratch that takes time and patience, but the end result is worth it. Having grown up … Continue reading
