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Wine Braised Quail w/Black Eyed Peas
Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed the holiday season. Last year was a remarkable for me and I’m pretty sure the new year will be even better. I have some amazing opportunities and events happening this year along with some great content for the blog so stay tuned! This recipe is inspired by my family tradition. The delicious aromas of
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Take a Walk On The Wild Side III: Southern Fried Python
When most people hear the word “snake”, the last thing on their mind is food. Believe it or not, eating snake in the United States is not all that uncommon.
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Venison Tenderloin w/Blackberry Sauce
Venison has always been one of my favorite wild game meats. More and more these hunted animals are popping up in local supermarkets around the U.S. And while the number of hunters has declined in the last few years, farmed game is growing in popularity. National organizations representing deer and elk farmers are reporting rapid growth and substantial economic impact of their industries, indicating consumer demand. Read the rest of this entry
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Mastering the Art of Sous Vide Cooking
What’s up foodies? I am happy to announce that my new cookbook is now available! Published by Page Street Publishing and distributed by Macmillan. The book takes readers around the world with exciting recipes prepared using the sous vide method. Contact me directly for signed copies @ gourmetdeconstructed@yahoo.com Mastering The Art Of Sous Vide Cooking features delicious recipes such as
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Herb Crusted Sous Vide Pork Chop w/Meyer Lemon Cream Sauce
The sous vide revolution is in full effect! If you have not tried this type of cooking yet, you are truly missing out! And if this method is new to you, let me explain to you what it is. Sous vide is low temperature cooking that involves vacuum sealing food items in heat safe cooking bags and placing them in a precision temperature water bath for a period of time. Your food maintains it’s nutrients and remains juicy and flavorful. Pork does particularly well when cooked with the sous vide method. In this recipe Read the rest of this entry
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A Taste Of India… Goat Vindaloo
Living in NYC, I have access to all types of authentic food from all over the world. If you ask me what is my all-time favorite type of cuisine, I’d tell you Indian food. Read the rest of this entry
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Buttermilk Fried Rabbit
While some of us view rabbits as a cuddly and furry pet, then there are those of us that view them as a food source. In fact, rabbits have been raised for food for thousands of years. I tried it for the first about 25 years ago and I’ve been hooked on it since then. Frying it is my favorite way to cook it, especially after letting it marinate overnight in buttermilk and herbs. Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry
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North African Camel Meatballs
Happy New Year everyone! We are going to kick off the year with a yummy recipe using camel meat. People always ask me, “what does camel taste like?”. I can only best describe it as slightly gamey and a cross between beef and lamb. Read the rest of this entry
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Foie Gras au Torchon
One could never accuse me of being fancy when it comes to food and cooking. But there was something about the idea of preparing one of the world’s luxury food items that sounded like a good challenge to try at home… Read the rest of this entry
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Sriracha & Honey Glazed Duck
There is nothing like a delicious roasted duck with a crispy skin and a tasty glaze. This recipe is right on time for the holiday season, enjoy! Read the rest of this entry
Gourmet De-Constructed 