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“Italian Sub” Pizza
I’ve always loved a traditional Italian sub with the meats, cheeses, veggies, oil, vinegar, herbs… but oftentimes just too muchContinue Reading
Greek Easter Without Lamb
We grew up celebrating both Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Easters and the Greek always did it better. When bothContinue Reading
Skillet Roasted Chicken Thighs with Roasted Bell Peppers
Ingredients for Risotto 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken grease left in the skillet after the thighs are cooked 3 shallots,Continue Reading
Amazing Herbed Shrimp & Couscous for 20
This is a perfect brunch dish for a big crowd. Just make it in the morning and serve either roomContinue Reading
Steak & Cheese Crostini
We’ve taken our favorite appetizer, inspired from Freeman’s Tavern in NYC, to a new level by adding a slightly searedContinue Reading
Skillet Chicken Thighs with Leek Risotto
Chicken thighs are delicious and so very easy: you sear the tops of the thighs on top of the oven,Continue Reading
Chicken, Kielbasa & Rice
We love our Chicken Bog, a good old southern dish where people take great pride in their family recipes. However,Continue Reading
“Denver” Lamb Spareribs
Two great restaurants in Charleston, SC have the tastiest lamb ribs. With COVID, one only does private dinners and theContinue Reading
Three Cheese Jalapeño Cornbread w/ Honey Butter
When you spend time in the South, you will quickly see a lot of variations of cornbread, making you thinkContinue Reading
Spiced Moroccan Shrimp Soup
Hello, Morocco. I have to say, of all the clients and countries we have worked with over the years, MoroccoContinue Reading
Greek Egg Rolls
Ok, this recipe is a bit of a head scratcher for my Greek relatives, but think of it as Greek-AsianContinue Reading
Shrimp & Scallop Steamed Dumplings
At the time we thought was a slow-down on travel restrictions during the great pandemic of 2020, we started packingContinue Reading
Chicken Stir Fried Rice
The trick to this recipe is the mushroom-based soy sauce, which is not easy to find. It’s best to orderContinue Reading
Sausage Rangoon Wontons
These are a “take them by surprise” spectacular appetizer to greet guests with. What can go wrong with cheese andContinue Reading
Tuna Tacos
Friends on the island put together an amazing dinner that kicked off with the best martini I have had inContinue Reading
Skirt Steak Fried Dumplings
One of most popular recipes is the amazingly delicious marinated skirt steak, a creation of our dear friend Wesley Maloney.Continue Reading
Matsuhisa Martini
Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa is the mastermind Japanese celebrity chef who created amazing dishes fusing traditional Japanese cuisine with Peruvian ingredients.Continue Reading
And moving on to 2021
When the winter holidays end, there is a feeling of loss, or at least a loss of parties and dinnersContinue Reading
LPB’s Top 20 Recipes in MMXX (2020)
What a year 2020 was and putting everything else aside, we had a lot of fun, as well as stressContinue Reading
Hello 2021 🎉🍾🎊
We are wishing you a very Happy New Year! There has been enough said about 2020 so let’s move onContinue Reading
Deconstructed Breakfast Sandwich
The breakfast sandwich can sometimes end up being a soggy mess that is nearly impossible to eat. But they areContinue Reading
Minted Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps
Yes. Don’t be deceived by this innocent-sounding holiday beverage as the schnapps is 100 proof and packs a punch. ThisContinue Reading
Fried Short Rib Dumplings
The greatest thing about dumplings is that you can make them with just about anything. The dough is easy toContinue Reading
Jim Yum Soup
This variation of the wildly popular Thai Tom Yum Soup was driven by the lack of access to Asian specialtyContinue Reading
Chocolate Chunk Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake
The bundt cake has a stigma of Grandma’s house specialty. This is a great cake that is very easy toContinue Reading
Borough Market Biscuits
We go to London for extended periods for work and often are there for at least one weekend a month,Continue Reading
Congratulations Brunch for Julie Mason
Our longtime friend for about 25 years now, who actually went to high school with a bestie from back home,Continue Reading
Weeknight Winter Supper
Washington, DC starts to shut down the day before a pending storm is to hit. There is a run onContinue Reading
Eggs in Purgatory
When we have a lot of weekend guests staying at the house, a one-pot breakfast can make the morning reallyContinue Reading
The French Biscuit
I love a tasty biscuit, but often find the ones at most bakeries to be bland, dry or just notContinue Reading
Turkey or Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients 12 tablespoons of unsalted butter, divided by tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 6 stripsContinue Reading
Thanksgiving Leftovers
Here are a lot of recipes for turkey leftovers, most of them call for chicken, but just swap the proteinContinue Reading
Thanksgiving Turkey & Gravy
Yes, everyone likes the picture of their golden brown turkey being presented to a large group of hungry family andContinue Reading
Modern Housterns
With COVID-19 running rampant, we kept the college housterns (short for interns for the house) at a distance and turnedContinue Reading
Hot Italian Sub
Sometimes a sandwich is more than sandwich… especially when broiled so the cheese melts and heats the meat. For this,Continue Reading
Easy BBQ Chicken with Rosemary Infusion
This is for that lazy weekend when you just want a simple yet delicious dinner. As with everything, your successContinue Reading
Moose Milk
The Canadian military claims a variation of this wintery drink as their own, but for me it’s a memory ofContinue Reading
Overloaded Greek Salad with Grilled Mustard Shrimp
There are all sorts of Greek salads, from very simply-dressed fresh vegetables with feta to this one – overdone, youContinue Reading
Caesar Salad
Fresh crisp romaine with our mustard croutons and homemade Caesar vinaigrette is a fresh and delicious start to any meal.Continue Reading
Herbed Goat Cheese
We are big fans of Borough Market in London for a day of all kinds of food, including our favoriteContinue Reading
Caesar Vinaigrette
This vinaigrette has a thousand uses outside of the Caesar salad, including picking up a sandwich. I will sometimes pickleContinue Reading
Braised Beef Tacos
We have our intensely flavored short rib tacos that are out of this world, but they take a little extraContinue Reading
After Election Brunch
A pandemic election can really get people motivated, and after a rugged campaign, it’s time to bring friends over regardlessContinue Reading
The Birthday Brunch
Here is what I would cook up for a birthday brunch in a socially distant environment.
The Party Pastrami Minis
When it comes to a larger party, I like to have everything done before people walk in the door. IContinue Reading
Ina & LPB
Well, Ina Garten’s new cookbook is out and it’s along the lines of the previous books, though the recipes lookContinue Reading
Fall Dinner
All of a sudden, Fall is upon us… tomatoes and basil are not at their peak anymore… so it isContinue Reading
Sweet & Spicy Spatchcock
We took our favorite marinade for chicken wings as the base for this grilled spatchcock chicken recipe. This has aContinue Reading
Steak Night
The trick about steak night is to make a menu that highlights the main attraction – the steak – andContinue Reading
LPB Top Ten Recipes
Here are the ten most popular recipes posted in the last 365 days, in order of most popular on top.
It’s All About Chicken…
Whether you fry it, sear it, or grill it, chicken is a staple in life. Here are some of ourContinue Reading
Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings with Cilantro Sriracha Blue Cheese Sauce
This mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar and Sambal sauce creates tangy marinade for the small chicken wings and drums.Continue Reading
Breakfast Biscuits
Breakfast biscuits can be enjoyed all day long. Freshly-made jalapeño, cheddar, parmesan and brushed butter biscuits are a show stopperContinue Reading
Cheddar & Jalapeño Biscuits
We love a tasty biscuit, and like everything, there are thousands of recipes – we use several of them. TheseContinue Reading
Chicken or Turkey Lemon Soup (Avgolemono)
A traditional Greek chicken lemon soup with a new approach and even more flavor.
Shepherd’s Pie with Curry and Cheddar Potatoes
Like every recipe on this blog, we have to tinker with it… so we have taken the traditional shepherd’s pieContinue Reading
Bucatini Alle Vongole
When our friends Kait and Luke got married in Lake Como in Italy, a wave of South Carolinians descended onContinue Reading
LPB Low Country “Boil”
When I moved down South to Sullivan’s Island, which is a stone’s throw from Charleston, I stumbled across a hostContinue Reading
Pizza Dough
There are a million ways to make pizzas, but like everything else the ingredients make the pie truly delicious. MostContinue Reading
Cheese and Chive Biscuits for a Crowd
The best biscuit in the world is served up in Savannah at the Back in Time Bakery, run by aContinue Reading
Fresh spinach & cheese ravioli with brown butter sage sauce
The Spotted Pig in New York was masterful with their browned butter butter over home made gnudi and it wasContinue Reading
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Tomato season really livens up the menu and when I am serving a 🍅 Tomato & Burrata Salad there is alwaysContinue Reading
Chicken or Turkey Salad
As you might have guessed we love the beach and it’s great to just go out there for the day,Continue Reading
Mini Twice Baked, Once Fried Potatoes
Twice baked potatoes were always a big hit at Thanksgiving though the skins were dry and tasteless. At LPB, weContinue Reading
Cole Slaw
A chilled cole slaw with a little kick can be served in just about any BBQ meal, lunch and soContinue Reading
Italian Baked Herbed Eggs
Serves 2 We always have a lot of guests down at the beach and like to kick off the dayContinue Reading
Braised Short Ribs
Braised short ribs are a rich and bold dish, easy to prepare and even better if you make it theContinue Reading
Camembert Spanakopita
Cheese stuffed with cheese is a great twist to the traditional baked brie that is so often served in theContinue Reading
Chicken Stock
This is the key to so many recipes, I make gallons of chicken stock and store it in the freezerContinue Reading
Vaccination Gatherings
When the vaccination rate hit a mere 1%, you could feel the angst of people to get back out seeingContinue Reading
Winter Saturday Lunch at Home
In the heart of the winter when there is pending snow almost every day, Saturday lunches can be break inContinue Reading
Super Bowl 2021
The game was rather lop-sided so it was a good thing we made lots of our favorites to make itContinue Reading
OK, Food & Wine…
We once had a party and recreated a version of Borough Market from London in our back yard in DC.Continue Reading