ARTICLES For Entertaining
GRILLED MEXICAN CORN
WITH NO COMMENTS
Possibly the messiest, most delicious grilled corn you have ever eaten. My version of Mexican street corn uses Japanese Kewpie mayo and Spanish smoked paprika for an umami-rich, smokey treat.
THAI-STYLE GRILLED ARTICHOKES
WITH NO COMMENTS
I don't think I have ever seen an artichoke in a Thai restaurant, nor did I see any artichokes in the markets on my trip to Thailand last year, but that didn't stop me from creating a Thai-style grilled artichoke. It may sound a little weird, but trust me they are delicious.
LAMB SHANKS OSSO BUCO STYLE
WITH 22 COMMENTS
Lamb shanks braised in wine and aromatics osso buco style makes for an easy and delicious special occasion meal. Garnish with lemon, orange, mint and parsley gremolata.
GROWNUP CARROT CAKE
WITH 4 COMMENTS
This grownup bourbon-ized carrot cake with olive oil, fresh pineapple and walnuts is moist and spicy. Topped with classic, buttery cream cheese frosting, this is a carrot cake lover's dream.
SLOW COOKER SHREDDED BEEF TACOS WITH MANGO & BURRATA
WITH NO COMMENTS
These delicious fusion tacos are slow-cooked in red wine, chili and lime juice. The meat is shredded and served with mango, avocado, burrata cheese and salsa.
KASHMIRI LAMB IN RED CHILE SAUCE
WITH 2 COMMENTS
A deliciously spicy, fork-tender lamb is braised in Indian/Kashmiri spices for a wonderful one-pot meal for entertaining or a special meal at home. It is gluten-free and can be made ahead.
HOW TO COOK BACON WRAPPED FILLET MIGNON
WITH 10 COMMENTS
Bacon-wrapped filet mignon is a special treat that is quick and easy to make, presents beautifully and is always delicious. Perfect for any special occasion, whether it is Valentine's Day or a deserving night in the middle of the week.
FRESH CEVICHE
WITH 4 COMMENTS
Fresh ceviche is my go-to recipe when I have really fresh fish. It takes about 15 minutes to make and is always appreciated. Scoop it up with tortilla chips for a mighty fine appetizer.
BAKED GOAT CHEESE, SUNDRIED TOMATO & BASIL APPETIZER
WITH 8 COMMENTS
This easy and festive appetizer made with goat cheese, sun dried tomatoes and basil is beautiful around Christmas and New Year's, but delicious any time of the year.
AHI, AVOCADO & GRAPEFRUIT THAI-STYLE POKE
WITH NO COMMENTS
A Thai-style variation on traditional ahi poke made with avocado, grapefruit and a Thai-style marinade of coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice and Thai red curry paste.