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Chef Carline’s Pan-Seared Halibut Filet Recipe

by on October 20, 2021 in Chef Carline Bengtsson, Chef of the Month, Recipes

Fish fanatics, gather round…Chef Carline’s, our October 2021 Chef of the Month, pan-seared halibut filet recipe is light, refreshing and full of flavor. It’s the right choice for a great dinner dish!

Chef Carline's Pan-Seared Halibut Filet Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 Halibut Filets
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (optional)
  • Fresh oregano de-sprigged
  • Fresh basil chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • Steak seasoning to taste
  • 1 cup Vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1/3 of cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Butter

Directions

  1. In steak pan, add butter and canola oil; under high heat sear Halibut filets 2-3 minutes depending on thickness of the filet. 
  2. Flip the filet to continue cooking another 2-3 minutes.  Remove from steak pan and place on a platter.
  3. Add vegetable broth, olive oil (if needed), lemon juice, black pepper, salt, minced garlic, basil, oregano, capers, and heavy cream to the steak pan.
  4. Stir ingredients together, bringing to a simmer for about a minute.  Serve filet on a bed of your favorite carb (e.g., potatoes, butternut squash, carrots, rice) dressed with the sauce.

Chef Carline’s Rustic Fall Quiche Recipe

by on October 7, 2021 in Chef Carline Bengtsson, Chef of the Month, Recipes

Fall is among us…and what better way is there to celebrate the spooky season than with our October 2021 Chef of the Month’s Rustic Fall Quiche recipe? Get your taste buds ready!

Chef Carline's rustic fall quiche recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 roll pie crust
  • 2 to 3 cups diced whole tender artichokes
  • 2 to 3 cups diced sweet potato (prepared ahead of time (sautéed in olive oil and a pinch of steak seasoning)
  • 8 oz package grated parmesan cheese
  • 4 oz package goat cheese
  • 1 cup chopped arugula salad
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of black pepper
  • butter for 10 ½ inch baking dish
  • 1 egg yolk for edges of pie crust

Directions

  1. Follow label instructions for bringing pie crust to room temperature.
  2. Liberally coat baking dish with butter and form the pie crust in the dish. 
    1. Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl combine diced artichokes, sweet potato, grated parmesan, crumble and add goat cheese, and chopped arugula.
    2. Wet Ingredients: In another bowl combine and wish together egg, heavy cream a pinch each of salt and pepper. 
  3. Transfer the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and use a stainless steel two prong fork to stir and coat all the ingredients. 
  4. Transfer the coated ingredients to the pie crust in the baking dish.  Turn in and crimp the excess pie crust, finish by brushing egg yolk around the edges of the pie crust.
  5. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees and bake uncovered for 30-45 minutes on the lowest shelf until golden brown. 
  6. Remove from oven; let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.  Slice like a piece of pie and add to serving dish. 
  7. Garnish with water cress or salad greens.  Leftovers can be eaten cold or delicately re-heat sliced pieces in microwave.  Enjoy!  Bon Appetit!

Connect with our October 2021 Chef of the Month
Instagram: @mosaicdelish
Facebook: @carlinesforkandcork  
Website: https://dine4dinners.org/
Blog: https://mosaicdelish.wordpress.com/blog/

Chef Jaycee’s Crab Dip Recipe

by on August 25, 2021 in Chef James Couch, Chef of the Month, Recipes

The perfect appetizer? We call that Chef Jaycee’s Crab Dip. Our August 2021 Chef of the Month shared his famous crab dip recipe – complete with delicious seasoning and a fiery kick. Get the recipe below!

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 pound lump crabmeat
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/3 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/3 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven 350 degrees.
  2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Cajun Seasoning, paprika, hot sauce, and ground mustard until combined well.
  3. Add crabmeat and fold it all in.
  4. Spread the mixture into a cast iron or baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle with Mozzarella and Cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes or until hot and has bubbly edges. Garnish with parsley and left over crab meat.

Connect with our August 2021 Chef of the Month
Instagram: @chefjayceee
Website: https://www.chefjaycee.com/
Facebook: @infoChefJaycee 

Chef Jaycee’s Cinnamon Apple Cast Iron Pancakes Recipe

by on August 20, 2021 in Chef James Couch, Chef of the Month, Recipes

You can never go wrong with pancakes. Make them Chef Jaycee’s specialty Cinnamon Apple Pancake recipe, and you’re in for an even bigger treat! Our August 2021 Chef of the Month truly knows how to up his breakfast (or dinner, why not?) game!

Cinnamon Apple Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Vegetable oil to coat the pan

Apple Topping Ingredients

  • 3 Red delicious apples (large diced)
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon

Pancake Directions

  1. Mix all your dry pancake ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt) in a bowl.
  2. Next mix all your wet pancake ingredients (buttermilk, eggs, butter) in a bowl.
  3. Combine your wet ingredients into your dry ingredients until combined into a smooth mixture.
  4. Place a cast iron pan on medium-low heat. Grease it with oil. Drop a dollop of the batter on the pan. Once bubbles form, flip the pancakes and cook for 1-2 more minutes.

Cinnamon Apple Directions

  1. Add butter to a nonstick pan.
  2. Add diced apples, lemon zest, lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon to the pan.
  3. Cook until the apples are tender and sauces thickens.

Connect with our August 2021 Chef of the Month
Instagram: @chefjayceee
Website: https://www.chefjaycee.com/
Facebook: @infoChefJaycee 

Chef Jaycee’s Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe

by on August 12, 2021 in Chef James Couch, Chef of the Month, Recipes

Add a twist to your favorite feel-good dish. Chef Jaycee, our August 2021 Chef of the Month, shared his Lobster Mac and Cheese recipe! The lobster makes for a delicious addition to an already tasty meal. Find his recipe below.

Chef Uniform's Chef of the Month, Chef Jaycee's Lobster Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided use
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 4 cups milk (I use whole milk)
  • 1 pound elbow pasta
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Smoked Gouda cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped, cooked lobster meat plus extra for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chives thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven 350 degrees.
  2. Boil pasta in water for 10-12 mins and drain.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the flour, then whisk until combined.
  4. Pour in the milk and whisk until smooth and combined.
  5. Stir in salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and pepper, then bring the mixture to a simmer
    Turn the heat to low, then stir in the cheeses. Stir until the sauce is smooth.
  6. Fold in the pasta first and next the lobster meat. Transfer the pasta to the baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle with chives and garnish with extra pieces of lobster meat.

Connect with our August 2021 Chef of the Month
Instagram: @chefjayceee
Website: https://www.chefjaycee.com/
Facebook: @infoChefJaycee 

Chef Gabe’s Butternut Squash Soup

by on July 28, 2021 in Chef Gabe Lewis, Chef of the Month, Recipes

If you’re looking for a creamy and savory addition to your soup repertoire, you’ve come to the right place. Chef Gabe, our July 2021 Chef of the Month, shared his delicious butternut squash soup with spiced crème recipe. We can bet that it’ll become one of your new favorite dishes!

delicious butternut squash soup with spiced crème
Photo cred: @image.diy

Soup Ingredients

  • 1-butternut squash
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • Kosher Salt – to taste
  • Black Pepper – to taste
  • Garlic Powder
  • 1 large onion- diced
  • 1 head of garlic
  • Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon- add more if desired
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 quarts vegetable stock
  • Ground Ginger- to taste
  • Ground Coriander- to taste
  • ¼ cup Maple syrup

Coconut Cream Ingredients

  • 1 can coconut milk
  • Black Pepper- to taste
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • Kosher salt- to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
  2. Cut squash in half vertically and remove seeds using a spoon.
  3. Oil exposed sides of the squash, season with salt and pepper-place face down on foiled pan and place in the oven, should roast until fork tender and the skin blisters-about an hour or so.
  4. Tear a medium size sheet of foil and place garlic in the center, brush with some olive oil and season with salt. Twist foil tightly and roast garlic for 45 minutes to an hour.
  5. Remove squash from the oven and cool, using a spoon, scrape the roasted squash from the skin and place in a bowl. Cut top off of garlic head and press the garlic to extract the roasted garlic.
  6. Place medium size pan over medium high heat, add 2 tbsp butter and oil to the pan once butter starts to brown slightly, add onion and cook until tender, add garlic and cook for 2 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add squash and cook for 2-3 minutes, season with ginger, cinnamon, coriander and pepper.
  8. Add vegetable stock ½ quart at a time until fully incorporated, if you want soup slightly thicker, use less of the stock.
  9. Pour contents in blender and blend on medium to high speed. Adjust seasoning and add maple syrup to sweeten. Ladle and serve.
  10. To make crème, simply mix together the listed ingredients and adjust to your liking.

Connect with our July 2021 Chef of the Month

Instagram: @the_gabriellewis
Website: https://www.chefgabeonline.com/
Facebook: @GabrielLewis97
TikTok: @the_gabriellewis

Chef Gabe’s Seared Bison NY Strip w/ Sweet Potato Mash & Sautéed Asparagus Recipe

by on July 21, 2021 in Chef Gabe Lewis, Chef of the Month, Recipes

Sweet potato, delicious asparagus and a juicy NY strip? Count us in. Chef Gabe, our July 2021 Chef of the Month‘s Seared Bison NY Strip with sweet potato mash & sautéed asparagus is the delectable recipe we never knew we needed. Steak-lovers, get cooking!

Seared Bison NY Strip with sweet potato mash & sautéed asparagus

Bison Steak Ingredients

  • 1 Bison NY Strip Steak
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Onion Powder
  • Garlic Powder
  • Smoked paprika
  • 3-5 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Branch Fresh Rosemary
  • 1 Sprig Fresh Thyme
  • 2 Cloves Fresh Garlic-Smashed

Mash Ingredients

  • 1 Medium-large Sweet Potato
  • 2 tbsp Melted Coconut Oil
  • 1/2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
  • Pinch of Ground Nutmeg
  • 2 Tbsp Honey
  • Pinch of Kosher Sal

Asparagus Ingredients

  • 5 Spears Fresh Asparagus- Trimmed
  • 2-3 cups Chicken Stock
  • Black Pepper
  • ½ Fresh Lemon- Juiced
  • Brightfresh Micro Arugula

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  2. Place sweet potato in oven and cook for 30-45 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven and let sit.
  3. Remove steak from fridge and allow to set at room temperature for 30 minutes. Use paper towels to remove any surface moisture.
  4. Heat chicken stock in a medium size stock pot. Taste the stock to test the salt level. If too flat, add some kosher salt and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add asparagus to the stock and cook for 45 seconds to 1 minute. Take out one piece and test. If slightly tender, pull the rest and place in an ice bath to stop the cooking. Remove from bath and set aside.
  6. Blend together seasonings to create steak seasoning. This is whatever your preference is ex. More garlic, more onion or more pepper. Build it to your taste. Cover the steak with your seasoning blend.
  7. Place medium size sauté pan over medium high heat, add 2 tbsp of olive oil and place steak in hot pan. Sear for 90 seconds and check the sear, if the crust is solid then flip and lower the heat to medium, if not, sear for another 30 seconds.
  8. Once flipped, sear for 60 seconds and add more olive oil, garlic, thyme and rosemary and baste the steak.
  9. Flip steak on the sides to sear off any fat. Continue to baste the steak for another 2 minutes.
  10. Use a thermometer to achieve the desired cook. I recommend medium rare -130 degrees.
  11. Once its reached the desired temp, remove from pan and rest the steak, preferably on a roasting rack, place herbs and garlic from pan on top of steak to help flavor permeate further.
  12. Peel sweet potato and combine all the ingredients. Using a fork, mash together the ingredients until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
  13. .Heat a medium sauté pan over medium high heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil and add the asparagus. Sauté for 60-90 seconds and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and add a few tbsp of lemon juice to the pan. For meatier flavor, add a few tbsp of chicken stock before removing from the heat.
  14. To plate, place your mash on the plate first, then the asparagus and finally your steak. I recommend slicing the steak and finishing with a sprinkle of salt to season the inside of the steak. Top with the incredible Brightfresh Micro Arugula and enjoy.

Quick Tip: The micro arugula adds amazing spice and freshness to the dish. For more intense flavor, toss the arugula in a quick vinaigrette made from the lemon juice, honey and olive oil!

Connect with our July 2021 Chef of the Month

Instagram: @the_gabriellewis
Website: https://www.chefgabeonline.com/
Facebook: @GabrielLewis97
TikTok: @the_gabriellewis

Chef Gabe’s Seared Scallops With Collard Greens and Bacon Pork Gremolata

by on July 15, 2021 in Chef Gabe Lewis, Chef of the Month, Recipes, Uncategorized

Our talented July Chef of the Month, Chef Gabe shared his delicious Seared Scallops w. Southern Collard greens and Smoked Bacon Pork Panko Gremolata recipe! This award-winning Chef’s dish is infused with rich flavors – we truly can’t get enough. Find his recipe below!

Scallop Ingredients

  • 5 Fresh Diver Scallops (U10)
  • ½ Fresh lemon
  • 3 TBSP Butter
  • Kosher Salt
  • Fresh Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 branch Rosemary
  • 1 clove Garlic-smashed

Collards Ingredients

  • 1 Bunch Collard Greens- destemmed
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock
  • 3 Strips Raw bacon- diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic-minced
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

Gremolata Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Pork Panko
  • ½ cup crushed up Bacon
  • 1 clove Garlic- Grated
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Garnish Ingredients

  • Fresh Truffle- Preferably white Truffle
  • Bright Fresh Microgreen- Chefs Blend
  • 1 Bunch Seafood Mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • ¼ cup sake
  • 2 tbsp. Soy Sauce

Directions

  1. Place sauté pan over medium heat and add bacon for greens, remove bacon, but leave fat in the pan. Add garlic and cook for 15 seconds then add the greens.
  2. Add vinegar and cook for 15 seconds, add the chicken stock and reduce to medium low heat. Cook until tender. Season to taste.
  3. Mix together ingredients for gremolata in a bowl and toast in a pan over medium heat. Remove and place in a bowl.
  4. Over medium high heat, place a sauté pan big enough for the mushroom and heat. Add butter, once melted, add mushrooms and cook until they start to get a bit brown. Add soy and sake and cook until sauce in almost completely gone. Remove from pan immediately.
  5. Heat a nonstick pan over medium high heat and add 2 tbsp. olive oil. Pat scallops dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Place in pan clockwise starting at the top of the pan. Sear until you get a rich golden color and then flip.
  6. Add butter, rosemary and garlic and reduce heat to low. Baste scallops for 30 seconds to 1 minute-depending on how think your scallops are. Squeeze lemon over scallops and remove from the pan.
  7. Plate with each scallop sitting on top of gremolata. Shave fresh truffle and top with microgreens. Enjoy!

Connect with our July 2021 Chef of the Month

Instagram: @the_gabriellewis
Website: https://www.chefgabeonline.com/
Facebook: @GabrielLewis97
TikTok: @the_gabriellewis

Chef Mollie’s Vegan Mushroom Scallop Recipe

by on June 16, 2021 in Chef Mollie Guerra, Chef of the Month, Recipes

One of our June 2021 Chef of the Month‘s favorite dishes, the Vegan Mushroom Scallop Recipe is also vegan-friendly! Chef Mollie especially loves this dish because of the “bright, powerful components that come together in a delicate harmony”. She enthuses about being able to taste each layer of flavor without any of the flavors overshadowing each other. “It’s a graceful balance of extravagance and subtlety”. Find the recipe below!

vegan mushroom scallop recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 large king oyster mushrooms, caps removed & reserved for other use.
    • Stems sliced into one inch rounds similar to scallops
  • 1 c veg stock
  • 1 in piece of Kombu or 1 tsp dried kelp powder
  • ¼ c champagne or white wine
  • ¼ c yuzu ponzu sauce
  • 1 T white miso
  • 2 seaweed snacks, torn
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed & halved
  • 4 slices ginger
  • 2 Tbs Vegan Butter mixed with ½ Tbs Miso Paste
  • Grapeseed/Neutral Oil

Directions

  1. Combine all marinade ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to almost a boil, then remove from heat.
  2. While marinade is heating, score both sides of the mushrooms in a crosshatch pattern, making sure to not cut through the mushroom.
  3. Place in a shallow dish, and cover with marinade for 3-6 hours
  4. Remove mushrooms and pat dry. Heat sauté pan over high heat with oil. Sear on each side 1-2 minutes til a golden char begins to form. Add Vegan miso butter and baste for additional 1-2 minutes.
  5. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Served with Yuzu Beurre Blanc, Pea Puree, Charred Corn & Spicy Pickled Carrots

Connect with our June 2021 Chef of the Month

Instagram: @chefmollieg

Website: https://www.chefmolliegllc.com/

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Chef Mollie’s Mixed Citrus & Garlic Mojo Chicken Recipe

by on June 8, 2021 in Chef Mollie Guerra, Chef of the Month, Recipes

Our June 2021 Chef of the Month, Chef Mollie is sharing her delicious mixed citrus & garlic mojo chicken recipe! Take chicken breast to the next level with her mouth-watering marinade. To top off the entire dish, she also recommends serving it with a side of mango salsa, maduros (seared sweet plantains) black beans and Arroz Verde – can someone say yes, please?!

Chef Mollie is sharing her d

Ingredients

  • 2.5 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into 1.5in cubes
  • 3 Tbsp Grapeseed oil
  • 3 Tbsp garlic, smashed & minced
  • 1/4 cup orange juice + ½ Tbsp zest
  • 1/2 c grapefruit juice + ½ Tbsp zest
  • 1/4c lime juice + 1 tsp zest
  • 1/4c lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp comino molido
  • 1/4c chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano, Mexican preferably
  • Few Tbsp salt

Directions

  1. Whisk all marinade ingredients together. Taste for salt, spice, and acidity.
  2. Save about 1/2c marinade separately, then use the rest to marinate chicken pieces for 1-2 hours.
  3. Heat another Tbsp grapeseed or neutral oil in a pan over medium high heat, add chicken pieces, making sure to not overcrowd the pan (might need to do in batches) and sear on each side for a few minutes until it’s cooked through.
  4. Allow any excess marinade from the pieces to reduce in the pan and coat the chicken further with the mojo, and add the remaining reserved ½ cup mojo to the chicken while cooking.

Connect with our June 2021 Chef of the Month

Instagram: @chefmollieg

Website: https://www.chefmolliegllc.com/

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