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Michelada Mussels with Burst Cherry Tomatoes

September 15, 2021 No Comments

Mussels may be one of my favorite express foods. They are surprisingly simple to prepare yet somewhat opulent, and unsurprisingly easy to eat. They pair well with fries, salad, and my personal favorite food group – bread. In the summer, they make for excellent patio company, and in the winter they do very well cozied up with your favorite pasta. Mussels also cook in break-neck time and are a compatible vehicle for all sorts of produce. Take today’s Michelada Mussels, for instance. This dish is an excellent way to use up the last of the season’s best cherry tomatoes without overwhelming them.

Fish & Seafood, Overthinking Classics, Pork, Salads

Caesar Salad – Overthinking Classics

September 13, 2021 No Comments

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It’s time for another installment of my ongoing video series Overthinking Classics. Today, I’m tackling Caesar Salad. I chose this much-beloved salad as my next subject because I felt it dovetailed nicely with the previous episode, which covered the ins and outs of crafting the perfect Roast Chicken. Chicken Caesar Salad anyone? If you do decide to go all out and make both, I suggest saving the breast meat from your roast chicken for this salad. I’m usually a dark meat person but in the case of salads, I feel white meat is the best option. So let’s dive into this Caesar Salad.

Fish & Seafood, Pasta

Chili Confit Black Cod with Toasted Gnocchi

August 11, 2021 No Comments

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I’m going to be upfront. Today’s Chili Confit Black Cod is not for the faint of heart. It packs a punch in terms of heat, so if you’re heat averse you may want to look away. If, on the other hand, your hot sauce collection can only be described as “sprawling”, stayed tuned, this fish is for you. But even if heat isn’t your thing, there is still plenty here for you. The toasted gnocchi with burst cherry tomatoes, for instance, won’t inspire perspiration or tears. I also have a few ideas on how you can reduce the spice level to something more manageable. Okay, now that that’s out of the way, let’s tackle the recipe.

Fish & Seafood, Snacks, Starters

Ginger Scallop Aguachile with Wasabi Glazed Wonton Chips

July 31, 2021 No Comments

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The heat has backed off in my part of the world. But I know the weather is just lulling us into a false sense of security before pummeling us with more oppressive temperatures. So, I’m keeping my beers cold and meals chilled because August is just getting started. And if I’m honest, this is my favorite way to eat. Dishes like today’s Ginger Scallop Aguachile are my idea of heaven. It may sound disconcerting but I really do love raw food. It could be a latent carnivorous instinct or it could simply be a preference for a particular texture. Whatever it is, I find crudo and carpaccio to be endlessly compelling. They’re bursting with flavor, satisfying, yet refreshing. In other words, they’re the only dishes I want to eat in August.