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Month: May 2018

Side Dish3 Comments
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Mini Twice Baked, Once Fried Potatoes

May 31, 2018November 20, 2019 Jim Courtovich

Twice baked potatoes were always a big hit at Thanksgiving though the skins were dry and tasteless.  At LPB, we do a twice baked, once fried version and switched to the more flavorful Yukon gold potato from the russet that … Continue reading Mini Twice Baked, Once Fried Potatoes

Salad6 Comments

Cucumber Dill Salad

May 28, 2018September 21, 2018 Jim Courtovich

Summer salads are something to wait for all year long, but when the summer weather starts to appear there is still some lag time for garden ripened tomatoes to arrive at roadside stands and farmers’ market.  My solution?  Cherry tomatoes … Continue reading Cucumber Dill Salad

Cocktails1 Comment

Pineapple Infused Vodka

May 28, 2018July 17, 2018 Jim Courtovich

There is a great steakhouse in Washington, where we have probably spent way too much time over the years, that sits only blocks from the Capitol. They are known for a signature drink that can really warm a person up, … Continue reading Pineapple Infused Vodka

Barbecue, Entrees, Lunch7 Comments

Marinated Grilled Chicken & Steak

May 28, 2018March 9, 2019 Jim Courtovich

  I think just about everyone who has come to Le Poisson Bleu has had Wesley Maloney’s world famous Marinated Skirt Steak.  Her daughter, Elizabeth, was driving through Charleston and visited with her tribe and let me know about a big … Continue reading Marinated Grilled Chicken & Steak

Appetizer, Lunch, Snack2 Comments

Crispy Shrimp Tacos

May 28, 2018November 20, 2019 Jim Courtovich

  As you might have guessed, we like to entertain a lot and summer holidays are some of our favorite occasions to gather friends.  Our annual Memorial Day Weekend 🇺🇸 party is always a spectacular time because it’s the first real party … Continue reading Crispy Shrimp Tacos

Barbecue, Lunch, Test Kitchen1 Comment

Mini Fish Tacos

May 26, 2018May 26, 2018 Jim Courtovich

My first fish taco was brought to me at the pool at the Delano Hotel on Miami’s South Beach.  The hotel is stark, with white on white fabrics and drapes flowing everywhere.  It was one of the first major overhauls … Continue reading Mini Fish Tacos

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Sous Vide Steak

May 26, 2018June 29, 2018 Jim Courtovich

When you have some extra time, but do not want to spend all of it in the kitchen, try the Sous Vide method of cooking. The technique is basically low-temperature cooking, which has been bantered about since the late 1700s, … Continue reading Sous Vide Steak

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