Chef Ray is Much More Than a Chef Rahim B. Kanani 08/13/2014 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, Top ChefsIf you find yourself just outside of L.A. in Santa Monica, you will want to venture over to FIG. Celebrities still escape to this quintessentially California area, so one never knows who or what Hollywood star ...
Coriander and Rosemary Scented Lamb Rack with Brown Lentil Salad Chef Mary Beth Lawton-Johnson 09/07/2013 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, RecipesServes 4 to 6Lamb is frequently used in Moroccan cuisine and throughout the Mediterranean region. The combination of fresh rosemary and ground coriander elevates the flavor of the lamb chops, which are perf...
Tomato, Fennel and Saffron Soup with Olive Oil and Poached Artichokes Chef Mary Beth Lawton-Johnson 09/07/2013 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, RecipesServes 6 to 8In this recipe I combine two of my favorite ingredients, fennel and artichoke. This light and healthy saffron both is the perfect soup for any time of the year.Preparation: 25 minutesC...
Chef Zouhair Zairi Ana Maria Dakota 09/07/2013 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, Top Chefs The Man behind "Moorish Fusion Cuisine" Chef Zouhair Zairi, a Moroccan born headed for America at the tender age of 19 with a dream of pursuing his passion "culinary art". His first job was washing dishes in...
Chocolate Roll with Mascarpone Bandola Coffee Mousse Chef Mary Beth Lawton-Johnson 09/07/2013 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, RecipesServes 8 Chocolate Genoise Cake1lb and 2oz of eggs12oz of sugar10oz cake flour4oz butter0.25oz vanilla extract or lemon flavor3oz of cocoa power Sift the flour with the coc...
Molten Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Drizzle Recipe Chef Mary Beth Lawton-Johnson 08/29/2013 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, RecipesA perfect accompaniment to tender baby Lamb for a spring dinner. Fresh, ripe raspberries are paired with a soothing molten chocolate cake for a satisfying, yet light dessert to welcome the melting away of winte...
Mustard Glazed Rack of Lamb Recipe Chef Mary Beth Lawton-Johnson 08/29/2013 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, RecipesServes 6Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.2 1 1/2 lbs of Baby Frenched Rack of Lamb.Salt and Pepper for dusting Lamb4 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 ounces of Grey Poupon Mustard3 C...
Fine Wine meets Fine Dine in NYC Karen Berliner 08/29/2013 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, Wines + Spirits + CigarsOenophilia (eh-no-fill-ee-uh), derived from the Greek language, is the love (philia) of wine (oinos). Ipso facto, an oenophile is a lover of wine. It stands to reason that wine lovers are often foodies too, for...
Seared Blue Fin Tuna with tomato and orange blossom confit Ana Maria Dakota 08/28/2013 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, RecipesThese are the steps to take to make Seared Blue Fin Tuna with tomato and orange blossom confit:Preparation Time: 40 minutesCooking Time: 3 hrs 20 minutes (for slow cooking tomatoes)Serves: 6 people ...
Pineapple Upside Down Cake Chef Mary Beth Lawton-Johnson 08/28/2013 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, RecipesMy grandmother made this Pineapple Upside Down Cake, so it is a very special recipe I am sharing with you for the summer season. Nothing says summer like fruit. In Savannah, the pineapple is historically known ...
The Mystique of Oysters Ana Maria Dakota 08/28/2013 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, GourmetMarie Antoinette loved them. Abraham Lincoln loved them. And I love them. That’s the thing about oysters–you’re totally smitten, or not at all. There’s nothing halfway about it. Prized as pearl producers a...
Brandied Cherry Topped Crème Brulee Macadamia Nut Crusted Cheesecake Chef Mary Beth Lawton-Johnson 08/28/2013 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, RecipesA beautiful dessert and one that will soon become your family’s favorite, this cheesecake makes use of time and is easy to prepare. This cake can take you from the holiday season well into the spring. This reci...
Sherried Warm Fruit Compote Chef Mary Beth Lawton-Johnson 08/28/2013 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, RecipesThis recipe is prepared by my mother, Mary Donna Melon and used in my family for Thanksgiving and Holidays. This hot fruit compote is great for beef, pork or poultry. Similar to Mostardo, a spicy fruit relish ...
Coffee Encrusted Tenderloin of Beef with Burgundy Wine Jelly Chef Mary Beth Lawton-Johnson 08/28/2013 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, RecipesI used Burgundy wine jelly to serve alongside this very upscale entrée. Burgundy Wine Jelly is sold in fine gourmet shops and tastes exquisite alongside the coffee and meat. This recipe is perfect for a large f...
Banana Pecan Coffee Cake with Vanilla Glaze Chef Mary Beth Lawton-Johnson 08/28/2013 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, RecipesThis is a wonderful breakfast coffee cake for any holiday including Valentines Day when you want to serve breakfast in bed to that special someone or have it out for people to snack on when they don’t want a he...
