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The Party Timeline
As I say to guests a lot, in jest, “People, this didn’t just happen!.” When we are throwing parties for 40 people or more we plan … Continue reading The Party Timeline
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Gluten Free Shrimp Salad Wraps
Gluten Free. When it first became a fad I bucked the trend and said that it was really not my thing to figure out all these … Continue reading Gluten Free Shrimp Salad Wraps
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Spring-ish Barbecue
Spring is a tricky time to plan menus as the weather varies, the farmers’ markets are still minimally stocked. At the same time, the weather is … Continue reading Spring-ish Barbecue
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Bacon Onion Crab (or Shrimp) Dip
Dips with a kick are perfect for a party especially when it is SEC season down in the south, the Super Bowl or just about anything. … Continue reading Bacon Onion Crab (or Shrimp) Dip
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Seared Scallops in Brown Butter
The critical rule in cooking scallops is to make sure they are fresh as well as “dry,” meaning they are free of preservatives so there is … Continue reading Seared Scallops in Brown Butter
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Shrimp Rolls
For the most part your shrimp that you bring back from the market has been frozen at one point. That’s not a horrible thing but if … Continue reading Shrimp Rolls
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The Lunch Salad
Sometimes a salad with shrimp, chicken or beef tossed on top makes for a great lunch. It’s easy to do and you can do it far … Continue reading The Lunch Salad
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Shrimp Aubergine (Eggplant)
Every time we are in London we go to our favorite spot, Le Petit Maison, and their amazing Chef, Rafeal, creates a must have baked aubergine … Continue reading Shrimp Aubergine (Eggplant)
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Roasted Tomato Carpaccio
When I serve our traditional Carpaccio there is always a lot of sauce, arugula and parmesan left-over. Also, there are more than a few guests that … Continue reading Roasted Tomato Carpaccio
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French Onion Soup with Gruyere Crisps
Ingredients If jumping on a plane to Paris so you can grab a bowl of French onion soup at Pied de Cochon is a bit extravagant … Continue reading French Onion Soup with Gruyere Crisps
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Pork Milanese with Mozzarella & Tomato
I love a pork Milanese topped with marina and mozzarella. The trick is, of course, to be able to pound the chip until it is about … Continue reading Pork Milanese with Mozzarella & Tomato
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Brownie Trifle
If you are having a big group over for a party, there’s a year round dessert guests devour. If you are in a hurry, you can … Continue reading Brownie Trifle
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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms are extremely easy to make and they have lasting powers to make it through a cocktail party. It’s easy to make a big batch … Continue reading Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
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Beef Carpaccio
Giuseppe Cipriani’s started a world famous bar & restaurant, Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy. He created not only the Bellini there but a few yers later … Continue reading Beef Carpaccio
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Mini Burger Hors D’oeuvres
We started going down to South Beach in Miami when there were just a handful of hotels and fewer restaurants. At that time, there was one … Continue reading Mini Burger Hors D’oeuvres
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Curry Pasta Salad
Pasta salads can be served well beyond summer barbecues. We just switch out the summer veggies such as corn and replace with a taste of winter … Continue reading Curry Pasta Salad
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Curry Chicken Pot Pie with Cheesy Biscuits
When summer slips into fall and heartier dishes make their way to the menu, I always kick off the season change with a chicken pot pie. … Continue reading Curry Chicken Pot Pie with Cheesy Biscuits
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Greek Lasagna
Lasagna was first hitting the dinner tables if Naples, Italy in the fourteenth century and has been an evolving dish since then. We have switched out … Continue reading Greek Lasagna
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Asian Lettuce Wraps
I was traveling out to Los Angeles in the late 90s and went for the first time to Chin Chin, an amazingly delicious and expensive Asian … Continue reading Asian Lettuce Wraps
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Creme De Menthe Chip Cookies
These cookies scream of Christmas, errr, sorry, the Holidays. The salty minty buttery flavors lure people close to the cookie jar and though their first reaction … Continue reading Creme De Menthe Chip Cookies
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Gaucho Night, Simple Strip Steak
We had a long running party called “The Gaucho Barbecue” which came together when the Argentine Ambassador to the United States came over with beef and … Continue reading Gaucho Night, Simple Strip Steak
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Sausage Ragu Rigatoni with Herbed Ricotta
I like to think of Monday’s as stock and sauce days to replenish the freezer of ready to re-heat instant meals, well sort of instant. Since … Continue reading Sausage Ragu Rigatoni with Herbed Ricotta
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Skillet Roasted Chicken Thighs
Chicken thighs are often overlooked as everyone is usually clamoring for skinless chicken breasts, which are also very tasty but you have to go back to the … Continue reading Skillet Roasted Chicken Thighs
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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
We make a lot of cookies and always have a full jar of them at the office as we have meetings after meetings that sometimes warrant … Continue reading Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Mini Puff Pastry Pizzas
The after hours menu at Claridge’s Hotel in London is a spectacular celebration of late night food which is troublesome, especially with their puff pastry pizza … Continue reading Mini Puff Pastry Pizzas
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Cacio e Pepe
This Italian classic pasta is a great lunch dish where a little bit goes a long way. Serve a very simple salad beforehand and you are … Continue reading Cacio e Pepe
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Fontina wrapped with Prosciutto “Crudo”
We would often go to the Capital Grille In Washington for lunch as it sits just below the US Capitol and is popular steakhouse for politicians … Continue reading Fontina wrapped with Prosciutto “Crudo”
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Tomato with Basil & Feta
Simple. Quick. Delicious. When summer comes around and the garden grown (or from a farmer’s market) tomatoes are at their peak its time to find just … Continue reading Tomato with Basil & Feta
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Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Tomato season really livens up the menu and when I am serving a 🍅 Tomato & Burrata Salad there is always left over tomato ends that aren’t … Continue reading Tomato Basil Bruschetta
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Mini Cheddar Bacon Burgers
I have a love/hate relationship with mini-burgers that are also known as sliders. They are served just about everywhere and though I do love our mini bourson … Continue reading Mini Cheddar Bacon Burgers
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Brisket Mac ‘n Cheese
It was a rainy night on Sullivan’s Island and no one could pick a restaurant so I pulled together a last minute dinner party. However, there … Continue reading Brisket Mac ‘n Cheese
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Tzatziki with Fresh Herbs
There are so many variations of tzatziki sauce it is hard to keep up with. I like a very robust and rich sauce. It is important … Continue reading Tzatziki with Fresh Herbs
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Lamb Chili
I love chili, but not to the extent that it deserves half a day of work and 50 ingredients, some of which must come from specialty … Continue reading Lamb Chili
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Roasted Pesto Shrimp
Now, this is an easy recipe that yields a freshly-flavored favorite hors d’oeuvre. Since you are simply baking the shrimp in pesto, there’s no need to … Continue reading Roasted Pesto Shrimp
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Roasted Tomato, Herbed & Parmesan Soup with Cheddar Croutons
This is best served with our world famous Borough Market Toasted Cheese Sandwich. The classic mix of this soup and sandwich make for a great lunch … Continue reading Roasted Tomato, Herbed & Parmesan Soup with Cheddar Croutons
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Winter Punch!
If you want a fun punch for tonight try this one…. In 2001, good friends of mine decided that we would do a small black tie … Continue reading Winter Punch!
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Braised Short Ribs
Braised short ribs are a rich and bold dish, easy to prepare and even better if you make it the day before and so they rest … Continue reading Braised Short Ribs
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Camembert Spanakopita
Cheese stuffed with cheese is a great twist to the traditional baked brie that is so often served in the holiday season. First thing, we switch … Continue reading Camembert Spanakopita
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Herbed Feta Cheese
Feta is the heart of every Greek kitchen and can be grilled, baked, marinated, blended and the list goes on. Marinating feta in herbs and spices can really bring out the flavor. It can be served as an appetizer, tossed … Continue reading Herbed Feta Cheese
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Spicy Lamb Gravy and Biscuits
This great start to a brunch is a twist on an old southern staple, sausage gravy and biscuits. Our true southern neighbor in Washington D.C., Jan, … Continue reading Spicy Lamb Gravy and Biscuits
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Toasted Cheese Sandwiches
Borough Market sits in the heart of central London, in the shadow of the famous London Bridge, and is a playground for amazing food and drink. There … Continue reading Toasted Cheese Sandwiches
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The Clam Pot
I grew up on New England Seafood, with all kinds of variations of different dishes. For example, I was never a big fan of clam chowder, but I always liked many of the ingredients, so we came up with this … Continue reading The Clam Pot
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Roast Beets with Whipped Feta
Beets are a tricky dish for a dinner party, considering that more than a few plates come back to the kitchen barely touched. Too bad for … Continue reading Roast Beets with Whipped Feta
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Famous Flaky Puff Pastry Pizza
My favorite hotel is in London and unfortunately they have an amazing late-night room service menu. One troublesome menu item is their pizza made with puff … Continue reading Famous Flaky Puff Pastry Pizza
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Marinated Skirt Steak
Nothing better than to fire up the Cowboy Cauldron* and grill marinated skirt steaks for a small group or a big party. It’s the easiest and … Continue reading Marinated Skirt Steak
Short Rib Raviolis
I love fresh pasta, it is easy to make and and is a delicious lunch, simple dinner or elegant appetizer. There are so many variations the … Continue reading Short Rib Raviolis
Fresh Pasta Dough
I am a big fan of freshly made pasta especially when you are making hand made raviolis. But be warned, you have to work with the … Continue reading Fresh Pasta Dough
Spicy Chicken & Mushroom Soup
Chicken soup can be delicious but often bland so I like to turn up the heat with Sriracha and soy sauce, add some cheese raviolis, button … Continue reading Spicy Chicken & Mushroom Soup
