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
Author: Jim Courtovich
Communications Professional and Amateur Cook...trying to bring the two together again.
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
Vaccination Gatherings
When the vaccination rate hit a mere 1%, you could feel the angst of people to get back out seeingContinue 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
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
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
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
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