Everyone needs a blockbuster way of preparing the iconic big shrimp, all rosey with tails still protruding, to star as an appetizer, to dress up soups and salads, or to just fill the entrée bill with high style. Here’s the way Los Angeles Dame Zov Karamardian – restaurateur, chef, and cookbook author – prepares them. […]
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Orange Chicken with Smashed Cucumber Salad
John Soules Foods’ crispy orange chicken tastes just like your favorite Chinese take-out! Here we turn them into a healthy weeknight dinner with a crunchy smashed cucumber and orange salad and steamed brown rice.
Spring Salad Pizza
Inspired by one of our favorite late-night slices from Artichoke in New York City, in this version, we lighten the toppings a bit with a garlic-olive oil base, gooey cheese, lemon zest and marinated artichokes, plus a fresh salad of peppery arugula and tender green herbs piled on top before serving.
Curtis Stone’s Whole-Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes with Strawberry-Maple Syrup
“One of my best memories is watching my mum flipping her perfect blueberry pancakes on the griddle as we lounged by the table reading the paper. For the freshest, fluffiest pancakes and waffles, prepare batters just before cooking. If the batter sits too long, it will start to ferment, giving these breakfast goodies a sour […]
Chef Rico’s Swiss Mushroom Dog
Take all that you love about hamburgers and apply it to a hot dog! Chef Rico Gomez does just that with his Swiss Mushroom Hot Dog. The layers of Swiss cheese and mushrooms over a plump hot dog make for the perfect summer lunch.
The Peached Tortilla Banh Mi Tacos
vietnamese braised pork belly, pickled daikon carrot, sriracha mayo, cilantro Pork Belly: Set oven to 350 degrees. While oven is coming to temp, set your stovetop to high heat and heat vegetable oil in cast iron skillet. Mix Chinese 5 spice, brown sugar, salt & pepper into a dry rub and cover pork belly piece. Make sure […]
Pancake in a Jar
Reimagine the way you consume your flapjacks! This version comes served up in a jar, with fresh fruit built right in! Many thanks to Boy & the Rabbit for this fun recipe!
Apple Jalapeño Smoked Ribs
These are beautifully tender, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs dressed in a sweet and spicy Apple Jalapeño BBQ Sauce. Many thanks to Susie Bulloch of Hey Grill, Hey for sharing with Goodtaste! Begin by removing the membrane on the back of the ribs. Slather both sides of the ribs with the yellow mustard and season liberally with the sweet rub. Prepare your smoker […]
Authentic Munchener Apfel Pfannekuchen
A recipe I’ve waited 15 years to get my hands on! Translated from an Old World cookbook and adapted at The Magnolia Pancake Haus. Granny smith apples, zesty cinnamon and secret spices all combined to create a puffed pancake that is an authentic taste of Bavaria. Served with powdered sugar and European-style whipped cream. You […]
Magnolia Pancake Haus’ Munchener Apfel Pfannekuchen (Gluten Free Version!)
Beer/Ale Pairing: serve with a Vanilla Porter for a late brunch on the weekend or breakfast for dinner. Include a sharp cheddar cheese if desired with the Pfannekkuchen. Heat oven to 375F. In an 8 inch oven proof non-stick skillet heated to medium low, cook apples w/ cinnamon & nutmeg for a few minutes until they […]
Mr. B’s Bistro BBQ Shrimp
Don’t break out your grill for this dish. Here in New Orleans, barbecued shrimp means sautéed shrimp in Worcestershire-spiked butter sauce." Mr. B's serves the shrimp with heads and tails on—and always with a bib!
Zinc Bistro & Bar Devil’s River Lamb Burger
Grill or Griddle Seasoned Lamb Patty to Medium Rare. Toast Bun. Coat Each Bun with some fig jam and Sambal Mayo. Place some Arugula on the Bottom Bun. Place thin sliced Brie and Caramelized Onions on top of the Burger. Ingredients 7 oz Trimmed Leg of Lamb Ground 1 Burger Bun 1 tbsp Sambal Mayo Caramelized Onions Arugula 1 tbsp Fig Jam 2 oz brie […]
Pepe’s Tacos N’ Salsa Spinach & Chicken Enchiladas
Spinach Sauce Melt 1/2 bar of cream cheese in saucepan at a low temperature to melt. Put the spinach, heavy cream, salt and the jalapeños in the blender and blend at high speed. Once the cream cheese is melted, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together and put the finished sauce in a container. Enchilada Assembly […]
Sambuca’s Nori Seared Scallops with Black Mango Puree
Sashay over to these Nori Seared Scallops with Black Mango Puree, served up at Houston’s favorite supper club, Sambuca! Carrot butter and black mango puree give this dish a creative spin that will keep your taste buds dancing all night! Nori Seared Scallops Assembly: Get arugula salad ready by tossing arugula with olive oil and […]
Kata Robata’s Miso Eggplant with Garlic Sushi Rice
Master Sushi Chef Hori Manabu of Kata Robata stuns with this fried eggplant dish topped with a sweet miso sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds and a Japanese chili powder. Simple ingredients, meticulously prepared. Fry off eggplant until it’s three quarters of the way done. Cut in half and add the red miso on the top, […]