Silky avocado velouté soup built on a classic French roux base with chicken stock, egg yolk liaison, and cream. Garnished with avocado cubes, chives, and a cloud of whipped cream.
Steamed mange tout (snow peas) and baby carrots tossed with soy sauce, garlic, and fresh ginger, topped with toasted sunflower seeds. A quick, vibrant vegetarian side.
Rio Grande chili is a no-bean Texas-style chili with ground beef, cumin seeds, green chiles, beer, and masa flour for body. Simmered low for two hours. Bold and authentic.
Delicious :) We love these sandwiches, definetly a new favorite!!
Light summer soup brimming with fresh corn, ripe tomatoes, zucchini, and Anaheim chiles in chicken broth. Loaded with fresh basil and finished with sour cream and cilantro.
Crispy-coated chestnut roast with onion, celery, garlic, and fresh parsley shaped into a golden roll. A showstopping vegetarian main for holiday dinners and Sunday roasts.
Silky baked shrimp custard with baby shrimp, fresh ginger, dry sherry, and fish sauce, topped with toasted sesame seeds. An elegant Asian-inspired appetizer or light main that's smooth, savory, and surprisingly simple to make.
Butterflied leg of lamb marinated 24 hours in lemon, garlic, rosemary and marjoram, then broiled or grilled. Served with roasted potatoes, zucchini, and red peppers.
Pork cubes marinated in five spice and sherry, wok-seared, then clay pot braised with brown bean sauce, dried orange peel, ginger, and fresh oysters. Cantonese surf-and-turf at its finest.
Sambaar is a South Indian vegetable and split pea stew spiced with cumin, coriander, turmeric, and dried chili. Loaded with cauliflower, carrots, eggplant, and cabbage.
Rio Grande grits casserole layers creamy garlic grits with kielbasa, black beans, salsa, and melted cheddar. Tex-Mex meets Southern soul food in one bubbling baking dish.
Forbidden City Chicken baked in a soy sauce, curry, cinnamon, and ginger glaze with sesame seeds. A fusion-style roasted chicken with warm spices and bold, salty-sweet flavor.
Raccoon simmers with celery, apples, onion, and hot peppers until fork-tender, then gets brushed with barbecue sauce and roasted until golden. A traditional preparation for wild game.
Linguine with white clam sauce made from fresh topneck clams sauteed in garlic and olive oil with their own juice. A freezer trick makes shucking effortless, and the whole dish comes together in minutes.
Lentils with cotechino sausage, an Italian New Year's tradition. Slow-poached pork sausage served over lentils braised with sage, soffritto, and tomato.
Lentil salad with smoked turkey, fresh tarragon, and a tangy yogurt-Dijon dressing. A protein-packed main-dish salad that holds up beautifully for lunch the next day.