Seared Scallops with Madagascar Pink Rice
It was a quick-fire challenge, when Padma says “You have 30 minutes and your time starts now!” Seared scallops won the contest.
Lavender Margarita
A Lavender Margarita is both elegant and potent. A generous pour and delicate beauty make it suitable for black tie dinners.
Incredible Shells and Cheese
Incredible shells and cheese is made with my favorite pasta because shells can hold a lot of sauce and makes this special!
Turquoise Margarita
One sip of a turquoise margarita will transport you to a faraway place, with a gentle island breeze that melts your cares away.
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted cauliflower with sesame is the cauliflower recipe to end all cauliflower recipes from the late, great Anthony Bourdain
Smyth – Chicago
The Shields opened Smyth-Chicago after five years in rural Virginia where they found their mojo and the name for their restaurant.
Crawfish Salad
Pray for leftovers from your crawfish boil so you can make Crawfish Salad the next day. These succulent morsels must never go to waste!
Classic Martini
A classic martini with gin and vermouth is the ultimate cocktail. Stirred, not shaken, it is a crystal clear sight to behold!
Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits
The thought of chocolate gravy and biscuits, and let’s face it, that just sounds weird, might lead you to discover something special.
Guide to Infusing Spirits
Use my Beginners Guide to Infusing Spirits to channel your mad chemist desires and create some fresh, unique flavors for your cocktails.
Smoked and Flame Seared Porterhouse Steak
Using a 1960’s metaphor, a smoked and flame seared porterhouse steak is mind-altering. Who knew you can trip on prime black angus beef?
Mango Mezcal Margarita
For sweet cocktail lovers, a mango mezcal margarita will make your heart skip a beat and mezcal provides the fuel for thought.