Rich Chocolate Cake with Milk Chocolate Ganache
This chocolate loaf is super delicious and easy to make, you’ll love it! How to Make the Chocolate Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line a cupcake tray with...
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Chocolate Mousse with Oranges
We’ve very excited to share this chocolate mousse recipe by French-born chef and published cookbook author Dominique Heitz. Chocolate Mousse Recipe In a large bowl, melt chocolate with butter, set...
Moussaka
Moussaka is as Greek as food can get! There are so many different ways to make it! Some like it with potatoes, eggplant, and zucchini while others like it just...
Jamaican Beef Rib Stew
How to Make Jamaican Beef Rib Stew: Season ribs with salt and pepper. Put a large casserole pot on a high heat. Add brown sugar to pot and melt, stirring...
Baby Romaine, Kale & Avocado Salad (The Health Nut)
This baby romaine, kale and avocado salad AKA the Health Nut is a great healthy choice which can be enjoyed as a first course or as a side dish to...
Fried Spinach Salad
This delicious fried spinach recipe was provided by Chef Sam Marvin, acclaimed chef and owner of Echo & Rig in Sacramento and Las Vegas. Echo & Rig brings approachable cuisine...
Broccoli, Radish and Pear Salad
This is a delicious summer salad provided by Chef Matt Hyland, Executive Chef at Emmy Squared. Emmy Squared uses raw broccoli florets and sliced radish for a crisp and clean...
Ribbon Zucchini & Squash Salad
Chef Sam Middeke combines shaved ribbons of zucchini and summer squash with tomatoes and finishes with a fresh tomato vinaigrette. It’s super light and bright and enhances the natural flavors...
Watermelon and Tomato Salad
Executive Chef Matt Bolus combines blistered Shishito peppers and cherry tomatoes with watermelon and basil for a refreshing summer salad. Matt Bolus is the Executive Chef of the 404 Kitchen,...
Seafood and Okra Gumbo with Alligator Sausage
In the world of gumbos, there are few diehard rules. The only inviolable one is that the gumbo taste good. While this one does bow to tradition with okra as an ingredient,...
Grilled Chilled Shrimp Rolls
This is my take on the classic New England lobster roll. Serve this buttery, rich sandwich with a crisp, cold Sam Adams beer. Recipe courtesy of Grill Nation: 200 Surefire...
Sonoran Desert Summer Harvest Salad
This is wonderfully colorful, light and refreshing summer salad recipe, a perfect compliment to any summertime meal. The recipe was provided by Chef Danielle Leoni of The Breadfruit & Rum...
Chimichurri and Spiced Beef Salad
This is a professional butcher’s spin on a summer salad by Ray Rastelli, Jr., the co-founder of Rastelli Foods Group, a word-class provider of products, including top-quality meats and seafood....
Beet, Avocado and Citrus Salad
This delicious beet, avocado and citrus salad was provided by Chef Steve McHugh, five-time James Beard Award finalist, and owner of Cured, a top restaurant in San Antonio, TX. Yield:...
Grilled Romaine Heart Salad
Delicious grilled romaine heart salad recipe provided by celebrity Chef David Guas, owner of Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery in Arlington, Virginia and author of two top-rated cookbooks. Yield:...
Vegan Mango Chia Pudding
I love mango season! Just can’t get enough of those vibrant, juicy and absolutely delish mangoes and definitely have more than my ‘5 a day’ of them! My vegan mango...
Carpaccio 2.0: Beetroot, Radish and Infused Kombu
This dish, which I enjoy offering as an amuse-bouche for my vegan clients, is usually prepared in  bulk but is a staple in my kitchen. You cannot prepare just one...
Hokkaido Scallops with White Corn, Beluga Lentils & Dill Oil
Very happy to share this amazing recipe by Chef Andrea de Paola. His Hokkaido scallops have been a huge hit on social media and we’ve gotten lots of requests for...
Poached Guinea Fowl Supreme with Wakame Seaweed Cream
I love to cook seaweed: it has an original flavor, a unique texture and brings a lot of freshness to the dishes in which it is incorporated. You can find...
Smashed Masala Potatoes, Garlic Chutney & Preserved Lemon Rait
This is one delicious dish that I promise you will be making over and over again…I mean who doesn’t love potatoes? The potatoes are smashed, sprinkled with Indian spices and...