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Corned Beef Hash
St. Patrick’s Day in homes across America is usually celebrated with a meal of corned beef, potatoes, and cabbage. In my household there is always leftover corned beef. Besides eating sandwiches all week long, I love preparing homemade hash with the leftover beef.
Read the rest of this entryShrimp Étouffée
Étouffée is one of my favorite comfort foods during the colder winter months. When you prepare this Cajun/Creole dish, it’s all about making a perfect roux! Usually with a meat gumbo, I cook the roux until it is very dark and chocolate looking. This simple and easy Étouffée is made with seafood so a lighter roux is best for this dish.
Read the rest of this entryBlackened Swordfish w/Coconut Jasmine Rice
This is another outstanding summertime recipe, using some delicious swordfish from Wulf’s Fish. This dish combines slightly spicy seasonings, the richness of coconut rice, and the tangy sweetness of mango salsa. The fish is also cooked sous vide for maximum flavor. Enjoy!
Read the rest of this entryWine 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 Read the rest of this entry
Wagyu Flank Steak w/Tomato Chimichurri
Back in July at the Sous Vide Summit in Wilmington Delaware, I had the opportunity to meet Elizabeth Bennett Kearney & Leo Reed from Vesta Precision. Vesta was one of the many sponsors at this event and they had some very cool items on display at their kiosk. Handheld vacuum sealers, chamber sealers, different tiers of sous vide devices, vacuum bags and their newest device set to hit the market, a portable blast chiller. Read the rest of this entry
Sous Vide Summit 2019
The International Sous Vide Association (ISVA) held its inaugural Sous Vide Summit this past July at the Hilton Wilmington/Christiana in Delaware. It was a very successful event full of education, entertainment and, as you can imagine, plenty of food! Many of the top experts in the sous vide world were at this event providing insightful information and yummy sous vide dishes. February of this year I was named the Executive Chef of this organization by co-founders Mike LaCharite & Jason Logsdon, so as you can imagine my hands were pretty full that entire weekend. Read the rest of this entry
Interview with Fire & Water Cooking (Podcast)
Happy 4th of July! I hope you all are enjoying the Summer thus far. Last week I had the opportunity to chat with ISVA committee member and founder of Fire & Water Cooking Podcast, Darrin Wilson. He is a sous vide enthusiast that loves to fuse the method with smoking and cooking BBQ. Read the rest of this entry
Grilled Rosemary Leg of Lamb (Sous Vide)
Easter is once again upon us and leg of lamb is usually a go to dinner for my family. Preparing leg of lamb via the sous vide method takes the guesswork out of cooking it properly. This leg of lamb is marinated with fresh and dry herbs and placed in the water bath for 24 hours then finished on the grill. What you end up with is the most succulent tender and flavorful lamb you have ever tasted. Read the rest of this entry
Balsamic Glazed Salmon
This glazed salmon recipe is big on flavor and easy to prepare. Fish lovers will rejoice in the combination of sweetness, spice, and the right amount of acidity to balance this meal out. Read the rest of this entry
The SteakAger: Is It Worth It?
I must admit that I have a love affair with steak, especially when it’s dry aged. I have been to some of the best steakhouses in NYC and I know that dinner in a quality steakhouse here can easily cost in excess of $200+ for two people. So I usually reserve a trip to this type of restaurant for special occasions only. The reason why these places are so expensive: dry aged steak. (plus, this is NYC)
Interview with Hungry Squared Podcast
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Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Pomegranate Dressing
Take some of the uncertainty out of cooking perfect duck breasts with the sous vide method. Then dress your field salad up in pomegranate seeds and let the duck be the star of this simple plate. The tartness of the pomegranate dressing complements the rich flavor of the duck and crispy texture of the skin. Read the rest of this entry
Madras Curry-Spiced Lamb Chops (Sous Vide)
Lamb is one of those meats that you either love it, or you hate it. Folks that don’t like it usually suggest that the meat is too gamey for their taste. This can be true in some cases, but not all. Read the rest of this entry
Gourmet De-Constructed 