Delicious Chicken Parmesan Chicken parmesan is one of those dishes that every cook loves – its so easy to make, but tastes like a million bucks, if you do it right. Great chicken parmesan is moist on the inside and crispy on the outside with a nice cheesy flavor. Read on for a recipe and…
With a sweet and creamy taste and tender yet textured mouthfeel, scallops are one of the finest foods ever harvested from the sea. They’re also easy to cook well, especially if you know all of the facts and secrets of purchasing and cooking. Like a little underwater jet, the scallop adductor muscle pumps water to feed and…
Now that sustainable Pacific Cod is in season, I’ve been renewing my love affair with this super-mild whitefish. It’s fun to get fancy sometimes, but usually I try to keep things as simple as possible – and the following two recipes are VERY simple, so simple a recipes’s not even needed. Pan Seared Cod Of…
It’s Chinese New Year – a time to clean up your home, life and relationships to start anew. I’ve been lucky to celebrate CNY in Hong Kong and in the homes of various Chinese friends over the years, and let me tell you, it’s a veritable food fest! Everyone breaks out their best dishes, but…
It’s finally here! Fresh Cod from the Pacific Northwest, the mildest and easiest to cook fish ever! Read on for a simple recipe that the whole family will love – and there’s not a deep fryer in sight! Cod wrapped in prosciutto di parma with fresh sage and chèvre. Atlantic Cod Big juicy flakes of snow…
What makes Beef great? As an insider, I get irritated with beef commercials. These big chains all claim to have “the juiciest and most tender beef for less”, but I know it’s simply not true. News Flash… Better quality costs more and the only way to reduce price is to reduce quality – period! Apparently…
Everyone loves beef chili, but it can be a little rich and heavy on the stomach. There’s always veggie chili, it’s tasty too, but sorely lacking without the meat – what’s a health conscious chile head to do? Create a deliciously chunky meat chili loaded with plenty of assorted vegetables, increasing the nutrition, taste and…
Most of us plan on serving a special roast for a special holiday meal or gathering, but which roast should you serve for this year? Let us help you decide… Holiday Roast Primer Click for descriptions, cooking instructions and tips on seasoning and serving sauces for our most popular holiday roasts. Ribeye Roasts The beef rib section…
Thanksgiving is over and it’s officially Holiday Party Season! Whether you’re hosting a couple of friends for cocktails, or the entire office for a grande affair – turn on the holiday cheer with some GREAT food! A few great appetizers can leave a lasting impression of good taste! Homemade Mini Tamale Appetizers from our catering…
The only thing better than a great turkey dinner is all the great things you can make with the leftovers! Here are some tips and ideas to help make the most of them. Cheers! Freeze Leftovers While Fresh If you have not yet, pick that turkey carcass clean as soon as possible. Save a little…
