Limoncello Pollo Al Mattone (Limoncello Tuscan Cornish Hens)

Pollo al mattone translated means chicken under a brick. It originated in the Tuscan region of Italy and it’s a method of roasting or grilling a whole chicken. The chicken is split open and the backbone removed and opened like a book, this is known as spatchcocking a chicken. The use of a brick (or…

Watermelon Tequila Mojito

About fifteen year ago when Mojitos were all the rage, was when I had my first Mojito. It’s a cocktail that at first sip will immediately transports you to the islands. Traditionally Mojitos are made with White Rum but I LOOOVE Tequila so naturally I had to concoct a Mojito that users it. The secret…

Pavlova Cake

This classic dessert was named after a Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, and there’s a great debate about who made it first: Australia or New Zealand. Anna who probably was as light as a cloud as she fluttered across the stage, so it’s no surprise that her honorary dessert is also as light as a puff…

Cedar Planked Salmon with Apricot-Jalapeño & Whole Grain Mustard Glaze

Salmon is one the most popular fish in America, both in retail and in the restaurant industry it is ordered more than any other fish. Dubbed the “King of Fish”, salmon is one of the healthiest things to consume for it’s heart-healthy Omega-3 oils as well as DHA’s, and is popular as much for its…

Shingled Sweet Potatoes with Harrisa & Pistachio Dukkah

Harissa lends both a spiciness and an earthiness to this savory sweet potato dish. It gets a final flourish of Dukkah, a Middle Eastern seasoning made of toasted nuts, seeds and spices and is as much a snack as it is a seasoning.

Charred Carrots with Honey-Goat Cheese, Pistachios & Mint

Charring carrots bring out there natural sweetness, its crunchy on the outside & tender on the inside. This the perfect side dish because it’s easy on your wallet and a crowd pleaser.

Asian Marinated (Wagyu) Skirt Steak

SERVES 4 This simple Asian marinade is so versatile and almost effortless, it will become a staple in your grilling repertoire. Southeast Asian flair, takes mere minutes to make this steak and, the marinade of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, honey and lime is ideal for skirt steak, but it works beautifully with any tender meats…

Cocoa Nib Panna Cotta with a Lavender & Blackberry-Cassis Coulis

This dreamy, delicately set dessert is flavored with an infusion of roasted cocoa beans. The taste is exotic, the texture positively sensual. But you must measure the gelatin like a miser…or risk turning an exquisite confection into a dish of Jell-O.

Meyer Lemon-Lavender Tart with Rich Nut Tart Crust

Sweet and juicy, Meyer lemons are prized by chefs and loved by home cooks. The Meyer lemon has always been something of a California secret, and every year when its brief growing season begins in early Spring, eager cooks passionately seek them out. The Meyer lemon is not as assertive as the common supermarket varieties,…

Rich Nut Tart Pastry

This is a very rich and flavorful pastry, perfect for frangipane tarts, fresh fruit tarts and tarts with plain chocolate or mousse fillings. As with all pastry recipes, all the ingredients should be as cold as possible, and the dough must be given sufficient time to rest and chill between steps. 1 10 TO 11-INCH…