Kenyan Bhajia (Potato Fritters)
Although originating in India where it’s known as aloo bhajia, potato bhajia is one of the most popular street foods in Kenya. Kenya is home to a large Indian community,...
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Quick Meals
Moules Mariniere (French Mussels in White Wine Sauce)
This is a classic French mussel dish that will have you booking the next flight to Normandy. Although this dish is quintessentially French it is probably more of a consistent...
Scallops with Sesame and Wakame
A lot of recipes that incorporate Sea Scallops tend to drown them in rich sauces. I think that this is a bit of a shame as rich sauces are best...
Mackerel Sashimi with Hot Shallot Oil & Chili
This is a super delicious mackerel sashimi recipe with a superb hot shallot oil made with flavorful macadamia nut oil. It comes with chives and chilis on top for an...
Langoustine Carpaccio with Citrus Dressing
This is a gourmet appetizer by Chef Jeff Tyler which is both energizing and super light at the same time. The delicate flavor of the langoustine is enhanced by the...
Spicy Sweet Potato Chili with Pineapple
I sometimes like to open the pantry, see what ingredients I have in there, and let my creativity run wild by developing new recipes on the fly. This is how...
Nigerian Tomato Stew
Tomato stew is the most popular stew in Nigeria. As there are plenty of tomatoes and peppers grown here, it makes perfect sense that Nigerians would create a delicious and...
Mukimo (Mokimo)
Mukimo, or mokimo, is a staple Kenyan food which originated in central Kenya, but it’s now enjoyed in many regions of the country, including Nairobi, its capital city. It is...
Kenyan Pilau
Pilau, a delicious rice-based meal, is popular along Kenya’s Swahili coast. Beef, chicken, and goat meat can be used to make pilau, though beef is my favorite choice. The main ingredient is rice,...
Easy Tomato Shrimp Pasta
Sometimes, there are not enough hours in a day for everything we set out to do; it can happen to anyone. In such cases, pasta is not only one of...
Easy Chicken Stir Fry Noodles Recipe
Colorful and packed with nutrients, this quick and easy recipe makes for a healthy dinner—just right for those nights when cooking is the last thing you want to do. The...
Red Wine & Balsamic Marinated Mushrooms
This recipe for marinated mushrooms is an absolute breeze, it keeps for weeks and can be done in large batches. So go on, make some now and the next time...
Grilled Brussel Sprout Salad w/ Walnuts, Prosciutto & Parmesan
When most people think brussel sprouts, they think of childhood dinners. Dinners where you were still at the table at 9 pm because you couldn't get up until you had...
Asian White Rice Recipe
Sticky rice is commonly eaten in many parts of Asia. In Thailand it is formed into little bite sized portions in the diners hand and then used to pick up...
Prawns in Carrot, Lime and Cilantro Dip
The recipe for this dip has been with me for a few years now. It combines the best of both worlds, the "Asiatic" spices of ginger, chili and lemongrass with...
Asian Venison Recipe
When I was young and lived in Thailand, I visited Hong Kong for the first time. There I tried beef in black bean sauce. As soon as l tasted the...
Roasted Bone Marrow with Parsley Salad
This is the one dish that does not change on the menu at St. John. The marrowbone comes from a calf’s leg; ask your butcher to keep some for you....
Grilled Lamb Chops w/ Mint & Walnut Pesto
This recipe comes from Adam, an old friend and colleague of mine. I worked with Adam as a Sous Chef to his Head Chef in the early to mid 90’s....
Cajun Butter Mussels
Fresh sweet mussels dressed with a spicy rich butter dressing. This recipe is a great little dish for the summer patio gathering or barbecue that will ensure you can spend...
Spinach & Butternut Squash Salad w/ Crispy Prosciutto
Salads are often not associated with the colder months of autumn and winter. This salad however is ideal for the colder months. The soft baby spinach leaves are a great...
Macadamia-Crusted Chicken Breast w/ Port Cream Sauce
The boneless skinless chicken breast, sounds exciting doesn't it? What if we add the words grilled or poached? Unfortunately this is the way most people eat this cut of chicken,...
Vegetables à la Grecque (Greek-Styled Veggies)
This is one of those recipes where it is really up to the chef that prepares it to add or remove the one or the other ingredient. The vegetables an...
Stuffed Mushrooms w/ Parmesan & Thyme
This recipe is one of those occasions where the ability to use dried herbs in place of fresh is not an option. The fresh thyme and parmesan cheese work together...
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Spaghetti w/ Garlic and Olive Oil)
Literally translated, it means garlic & oil (extra virgin of course). If you don't love quality extra virgin olive oil and sauteed golden garlic, then you won't understand this recipe....