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Oct 24 2016

You-Can-Do-It Recipe: Crab Cakes with a Herb Dressing Sauce

Crab cakes are traditionally associated with the area surrounding the Chesapeake Bay, in particular the states of New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, and Maryland, but almost every cuisine in the world has adapted this basic dish and made it their own. Give my version a try, which also includes an absolutely delicious herb dressing sauce!  Ingredients (Cakes): 1 lb. crabmeat (don't scimp on this, bad crabmeat will ruin the whole thing) 1/2c panko bread crumbs (plus more to bread the outside of the cakes) 1/4c vegenaise (I use this because it tastes just like mayo but better for you) 1/8c bell pepper brunoise cut 1/8c red onion brunoise cut 1/8c celery brunoise cut 1/8c parsley chopped fine 1T dijon mustard salt & pepper to taste 1T unsalted … [Read more...]

Written by Aaron Going · Categorized: Blog, You-Can-Do-It Recipe

Oct 24 2016

Cheftionary: Amuse Bouche

Amuse Bouche (uh-MYUZ-boosh) This French phrase refers to a little bite of food to 'amuse the mouth' and invigorate the palate. Chefs attempt to tantalize diners with a decorative, intensely-flavored tasting to delight the eyes and the mouth. … [Read more...]

Written by Aaron Going · Categorized: Blog, Cheftionary, Mini Post

Oct 12 2016

Featured Service: Wedding Shower

Featured Service: Wedding Shower What a blast it was to create this mad-hatter-themed wedding shower! The menu had delicious creations like curried chicken salad wraps, sweet potato bisque shots, 'love-flavored' tea, colorful macaroons, and even a whimsical crooked cake! … [Read more...]

Written by GoChefster · Categorized: Blog, Mini Post

Oct 12 2016

Weird Ingredient: Moon Drop Grapes

Weird Ingredient: Moon Drop Grapes This peculiarly-shaped grape comes from a fifth-generation, non-GMO, California grape farm called "Grapery", which aims to to "produce the best tasting grapes in the industry". One taste and you may agree they've succeeded! … [Read more...]

Written by GoChefster · Categorized: Blog, Mini Post, Weird Ingredient

Sep 15 2016

Weird Ingredient: Sea Urchin

The orange roe within this small, spiny creature is edible and considered a delicacy. If not served impeccably fresh, the soft texture and delicate, sweet sea flavor will turn the sea urchin into a horrid, unforgettable mess! … [Read more...]

Written by GoChefster · Categorized: Blog, Mini Post, Weird Ingredient

Sep 09 2016

You-Can-Do-It Recipe: Snapper en Papillote for One

This simple preparation of snapper, calls for cooking the fish in a parchment packet with white wine, lemon, and fresh herbs, trapping the fish's delicious juices and keeping it moist. This recipe is fantastic for one - or you can easily duplicate it to accomodate more guests. One fun tip: open the papillote at the table to allow guests to smell the aroma right before digging in! Ingredients: 6 oz Snapper Filet 1 oz Sliced Shallot 1 oz Sliced Fennel 4 ea Lemon Slices 1/2 t Minced Garlic Parsley, Thyme, Tarragon Salt and Pepper 2 oz Unsalted Butter 1 oz White Wine 1 oz Seafood Stock Directions: Cut a full length of parchment paper in half. Spray the parchment with cooking spray. Lay the fish towards one corner of the parchment. Arrange … [Read more...]

Written by Aaron Going · Categorized: Blog, You-Can-Do-It Recipe

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