The craving: Entice me with meat and thrill me with edge. The palate: racy but creamy. The dish: New York Strip with Blue Cheese Butter Sauce What has some folks running for the hills attracts many foodies like no other lover: blue cheese. Add steak to the lineup and you have two elements that pair...
There is something special about cooking a whole chicken. The flavors develop so well, the presentation looks fantastic, and it’s actually easier to keep the meat tender and juicy. I love roasting them whole in the oven, but (especially in summer), you may not want to fire up the oven for a couple...
Since boneless skinless chicken breasts are both insanely popular and insanely boring on their own, I’m always looking for ways to spice them up with interesting flavor combinations. Here I use two techniques. First, a simple marinade with lime juice and ginger, that gives the chicken a spicy,...
The craving: I want beef, but I also want something lively and green. The palate: fresh with energy. The dish: Steak with Chimichurri.Sauce While this zesty, garlicky, green sauce is primarily known for its application to grilled steaks, chimichurri is also enthusiastically employed by numerous...
The craving: I’m in the mood for steak, but am feeling a little French and saucy. The palate: rich with a spark. The dish: Filet Mignon with Au Poivre Steak Sauce. Found notably at French restaurants, Au Poivre sauce with its creamy, buttery texture, offset by the fiery notes of the pepper, is a...
The craving: I’m feeling earthy and carniverous. The palate: smooth while piquant. The dish: Mushroom Brandy Steak Sauce on Filet Mignon (try it with any cut of steak) President Eisenhower’s diet prohibited him from too rich or exotic meals, according to a 1957 Times-News article. But he begged for...
The craving: Give me lavish protein with a plush, silky sauce. The palate: buttery and herby. The dish: Filet Mignon with Tarragon Butter Sauce (try it with any cut of steak) A compound butter comprises butter and other flavorings to enhance the impact of a dish, thereby posing as a sauce. But...
I love stuffed chicken breast for its simplicity and step up from the ordinary chicken meal. But lovingly cradle-wrapping the stuffed chicken in bacon adds another level of excitement. Who doesn’t love bacon? I’m going to show you how to make a stuffing out of cheese and spinach, compose the layers...
I’ve never been to Tampa, and so I didn’t know much about the regional specialties. Knowing the city is on the Gulf Coast, I figured seafood was a winner, and with just a bit of research I found the Grouper Sandwich - which is my inspiration for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Burger. Yes, not a...
As I’m not going to actually cook a dolphin, the Cuban sandwich seemed like a great idea for my Miami inspired NFL burger. The Cuban is a beautiful art-like sandwich, made with tender, favorful cuts of pork....so, instead of a beef patty, I decided to grill off a ground pork burger, seasoned with...
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