The Clam Pot
I grew up on New England Seafood, with all kinds of variations of different dishes. For example, I was neverContinue Reading
Author: Jim Courtovich
Communications Professional and Amateur Cook...trying to bring the two together again.
Gazpacho
I love gazpacho in the summertime, especially to kick off a back yard BBQ. After making the gazpacho, we pourContinue Reading
Roast Chicken
There are so many roast chicken recipes out there it is hard to keep track and frankly, I don’t understandContinue Reading
Roast Beets with Whipped Feta
Beets are a tricky dish for a dinner party, considering that more than a few plates come back to theContinue Reading
Vodka Pineapple
Ingredients Pineapples Vodka Making It This is not a precise art as the number of pineapples needed as it dependsContinue Reading
Italian Fondue
It is important to be ready for your guests, we call it the five senses checklist. First up is toContinue Reading
Crostini
Easy and simple, do not get store-bought as they are dry, old and tired. I think for just about everyContinue Reading
Charcuteri, Burrata and Crostini
After a summer of tomatoes and burrata what do you do? Replace the tomatoes with freshly sliced prosciutto and crostiniContinue Reading
Scallops wrapped in bacon 🌊
A great appetizer for a large gathering of people and it is easy to make. Make sure your scallops areContinue Reading
Pearl Coussous w/ Feta and Blistered Jalapeno Peppers
This is a great side-dish for just about anything and has a nice kick to it. It is very easyContinue Reading
Chicken Stock
This is the key to so many recipes, I make gallons of chicken stock and store it in the freezerContinue Reading
🐄 Bone-in Rib-Eyes
I think a rib-eyes is the most flavorful steak that there is to grill. I serve it medium-rare and wellContinue Reading
Chilled Lobster with tarragon/ basil butter
Everyone loves a little lobster, well actually, they like a lot of lobster. I grew up in New England soContinue Reading
Tomato & Burrata Salad
This is a no brainer, especially if you have a great farmer’s market near your house. When it’s tomato seasonContinue Reading
Mac ‘n Cheese
There are all kinds of way to make Mac ‘n Cheese, including our World Famous Lobster Chowda Mac ‘n Cheese thatContinue Reading
Hot Dogs & Cabernet
Hot Dogs & Cab can make for a perfect game watching meal.
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 itemContinue Reading
Double stuffed Lasagna
This is a party recipe that can feed 15-20 people depending on their appetites. Down on Sullivan’s Island the weatherContinue Reading
The Le Poisson Rules
Required behavior of all those entering these grounds: All ranks shall be left outside; similarly, hats — and particularly swordsContinue Reading
Lamb or Beef ‘Bolognese’
Mix a little cooking skills from Bologna to the great chefs of Crete and you can make a great meatContinue Reading