Appetizers & Salads

These pickled red onions are the Bomb! They are sweet, tart and a little sourthat packs a punch as a topping to any grilled, roasted, braised, fried, sautéedor poached meat, seafood, sandwich, taco, burger, composite salad, or veggiedish….I kid you not! So easy to make. They will last in the fridge for acouple of weeks, just make sure marinade covers them and they are in asealed container…Bonus! Just think about topping them on slicedavocados….Heaven! Makes: (1 Quart) Ingredients :1 lb Red onions, ¼ inch slices1 T Salt, kosher2 T Oregano, fresh and chopped1 t Cumin seeds, toasted Chef’s note* (In a...

Outrageous Olive Marmalade Recipe This outrageous olive marmalade recipe is filled with layers of flavor. It combines the briny Castelvetrano olives, tangy capers, sweet earthy taste of dried currants, aroma of fresh clean orange zest, the rich sweet goodness of orange blossom honey, and the nuttiness of the pine nuts to make a wonderful condiment for meats like chicken, pork, and lamb. I even added this olive marmalade to the roasted tomato sauce in the Sautéed Chicken Breast Supreme but it’s fabulous on it’s own too. What goes well with Olive Marmalade? Put a spoonful next to your grilled meat, or make it a...

Mint Chutney Recipe This mint chutney is jammed pack with flavor with a hint of sweetness and can be used with any Indian recipe or your favorite grilled, roasted, poached, sauté, braised, or fried dish. I had a student that said she would smear it on anything…cracker, naan, grilled pineapple, curried devil eggs, or french bread! I used this chutney as a condiment for my saffron tempura fried multicolored cauliflower. It is so delicious… you may just like it too much! Ingredients for mint chutney: 1 C      Fresh Mint, leaves 1 C      Fresh Cilantro, leaves 2 T ...

What is a “Buddha Bowl”? A Buddha Bowl is a big bowl of deliciousness and harmony that soothes the body, quiets the mind, and welcomes the spirit to attain full enlightenment… Ok, ok, ok…it’s really just a damn big bowl of soup or stew, and it’s the healthiest and easiest way to get essential, beneficial, and healing nutrition. Just close your eyes and imagine a finished big Buddha bowl… …The right balance of flavor, aroma, texture, and visual appeal. The bowl demands a memorable recipe, or at least one that is worthy of you, so let’s get started! Where does...