Gourmet
Seafood "Cataplana" with Saffron, Vermouth, and Sorrel
This dish is named after the copper Portuguese cooking vessel, the cataplana, in which it is traditionally cooked.
Cranberry Fruit Relish
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Seared Salmon with Tomatillo Coulis
The chef serves this salmon over a salad of romaine hearts, artichoke hearts, radishes, green beans, cucumber, potatoes, celery, scallion, olives, tomatoes, and basil with a dressing of lime juice and olive oil.
Cream Cheese Hamantaschen
These cookies are a delicious variation on the traditional and are reminiscent of rugelach.
Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup with Spinach and Garlic Chives
In Chinese culture, noodles symbolize longevity and are often served at New Year celebrations and traditionally left very long.
Pineapple and Mint Chutney
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Fresh Semolina Orecchiette
Orecchiette (little ears) is a specialty of Apulia, in southeastern Italy.
This recipe was created to accompany Orecchiette with Sausage and Red Pepper Sauce and Orecchiette with Red Wine Veal Sauce.
Pepper Jack Crackers
These delicate, buttery crackers make excellent accompaniments to cocktails. After a few days they become somewhat softer but can be recrisped in a 300°F, oven for 5 minutes.
Avocado Salsa
This recipe was created to accompany Grilled Cumin Chicken Breasts with Avocado Salsa.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Chicken Breasts with Tarragon Vinaigrette
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Makes use of the microwave oven.
Turtle Brownies
The lusciously sticky caramel-pecan top layer in this brownie was inspired by the chewy chocolate candies called "turtles."