Brown Sugar Salmon Recipe with Soy Sauce and Bourbon: insanely delicious brown sugar, soy sauce and bourbon marinated salmon that is served up with a saute of vegetables Hands down this is the easiest and most flavorful salmon recipe you will ever make. With equal parts brown sugar, soy and bourbon marinade you can make…
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Homemade Crab Cakes Sandwich Recipe with Garlic Aioli
Crab Cakes Sandwich Recipe – crab cakes are absolutely delicious and now you can enjoy it as a sandwich in this amazing recipe with garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato and onion on a brioche bun. While I was making this recipe all I could think of is a quote from the movie Wedding Crashers when they…
How to Grill Lobster Tails with Herb Honey Butter Recipe
Grilled Lobster Tails – There are few things I enjoy more than grilling lobster tails and eating them. It’s the excitement and anticipation of what’s to come and once you take your first bite of these lobster tails then you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about! I’m sure much like you, I don’t often get…
Bourbon Glazed Salmon Recipe with Grilled Asparagus
Bourbon Glazed Salmon Recipe with Grilled Asparagus – This bourbon glazed salmon recipe is seriously one of the easiest recipes ever. It’s perfect for a week night meal and elegant enough to serve up to some guests, and the bourbon glaze is to die for! Over the past 2 to 3 years I have become…
Easy Jambalaya Recipe with Shrimp and Andouille Sausage
Jambalaya: I have to say that the Italians and Cajuns have a lot in common because man oh man is this jambalaya recipe comfort food at it’s finest that can be grazed upon all day long! Pack it up with shrimp and andouille sausage and you’ve got yourself one tasty dish! When I look back…
Shredded Hash Browns Crusted Salmon with Sautéed Spinach Recipe
Hash Brown Crusted Salmon and Italian Spinach: A mustard and homemade shredded hash browns encrusted fresh salmon fillet that is pan roasted and served up with a side of sautéed spinach, onions, garlic and fresh tomatoes! Salmon season is in, so you put it all on the table that I’ll be hooking up all sorts…
Homemade Pasta Linguine with White Clam Sauce Recipe
Homemade Linguine Pasta with White Clam Sauce: Learn how to make homemade pasta and toss it in a delicious white wine sauce in this recipe! There is nothing, and I mean nothing like homemade pasta. It’s not only making it but it’s enjoying the fruit of your laboring once it’s all said and done. Pasta…
Salmon BLT Recipe with Dill Caper Sauce and Heirloom Tomatoes
We entertain quite a bit at our house, in fact I’d say at least 3 times a week. I have a pretty unique job where I’m always cooking so there is always food leftover and we think it would be best served up with friends! We couldn’t be happier now that Spring is finally here…
Blackened Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos Recipe with Mango Salsa
Blackened Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos Recipe with Mango Salsa: delicious mahi mahi fish tacos seasoned with a homemade blackened seasoning served up with a fresh mango salsa and avocado crema. Mahi Mahi fish Tacos are probably my favorite style of tacos around, no joke. I like that they are nice and light and when the…
Creamy Shrimp and Grits Recipe with Cream Sherry and White Cheddar
Being that I live in Chicago, I have had the opportunity to head South and try a few variations of shrimp and grits and this is a combo of a few different ones I had along with my own twist.
Baja Fish Taco Recipe with Mango Salsa and Queso Fresco
As a family we make tacos fairly often, whether its chicken tacos or halibut baja fish tacos, we LOVE TACOS in this house! Tacos are easy to make, they’re usually really quick and area always delicious. Not only do we love the main protein in tacos but man do we love to…
Tuna Poke Tostada Recipe with Chili Garlic Mayonnaise
Oh my gosh am I happy to finally report to you that we’ve got some decent weather! It’s been in the 60’s for the last few days and everyone and their mom is outside soaking in the warmth after an always way too long winter up here in Chicago. I won’t lie, I…
Gourmet Breakfast Toast Recipes with Poached Eggs
One of the most difficult meals to prepare in my household is breakfast. It seems as if there are so few options. Cereal, oatmeal or eggs, what would you like? Don’t get me wrong, I don’t have any issues with any of those things, but man can it get boring when it becomes routine. It…
New England Clam Chowder Recipe with Fresh Steamed Clams
I never remember that… The White??!!!
Homemade Lobster Tortellini Recipe with Brown Butter
Dude! Whoa! Holy Smokes!! This Homemade Lobster Tortellini Recipe with Brown Butter is R.I.D.I.C.U.L.O.U.S. I know there is a lot going on in this video and it seems like it may be more difficult than it actually is, but I promise stick with me because this is way easier than you may have though, and…
Zucchini Noodles with Pesto and Shrimp Scampi Recipe
One of our favorite things to make the past few years has been zucchini noodles. If you’re often on Pinterest or Instagram then you’ve certainly seen the craze of zucchini, squash or even carrot or sweet potato noodles that have been filling your newsfeed. Zucchini noodles are a fantastic alternative if you’re trying to avoid…
Spicy Grilled Shrimp Tacos Recipe with Papaya and Mango Salsa
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Bush Brothers & Company . The opinions and text are all mine. I’m doing everything I can to soak in every last second of this summer, which means I’m doing as many meals as I can outside on the grill. Don’t get me wrong…
Salmon Cakes with Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe
We just got back from Portland, Oregon and it is currently salmon season out there. Since salmon is as abundant in Portland as Italian beef is here in Chicago, I made sure to overindulge in the local seasonal fare! The fresh local caught salmon was literally 4 inches thick, no joke, and while I didn’t…
Pan Seared Scallops Recipe with White Wine and Herb Butter Sauce
I don’t cook with scallops too often, but every time I do I am amazed at just how good they are and why I need to eat them more often. They are honestly like the eating a sea steak haha. They are so meaty and so flavorful, and respond so well when seared golden brown…
Pan Seared Salmon Recipe with Lemon Butter Sauce
I can’t even tell you how happy I am to be doing this Soigne [swan-yay] videos again. I loved doing them back a few years ago but dang did I get busy in between then, and honestly just didn’t have the time. Well, things have chilled out a bit and I’ve re-introduced the series with…
How to make a Homemade Smoked Salmon Platter Recipe
I can’t tell you how many time people I don’t know, and do know, throw out the accusation that I know about some specific food, or ethnic dish, or cooking technique because I’m a chef and went to culinary school. I understand why they would think that but to clarify, there isn’t a single chef…
Spicy Baked Salmon Fajitas Recipe with Roasted Peppers and Onions
There is nothing better than eating a great tasting meal with friends and family, and with minimal clean-up. I’m a huge fan of the 1 pan meal not only because I love roasted food but also because it allows me spend more time with my family and less time scrubbing dishes. Because I love these…
Lobster Roll Recipe with Mayonnaise on Brioche Buns
Since I’ve been married, I’ve definitely adapted how and what I eat. In the past, I would just eat these huge meals and graze on them all day, but my wife has taught me to really enjoy eating multiple dishes in 1 sitting. You would never catch me in a tapas bar pre-marriage because I…
Homemade Pasta Recipe with Lemon Ricotta and Smoked Salmon
Now this is my type of cooking. Simple, elegant, and dang delicious. In fact, if I had it my way I would make recipes like this Homemade Pasta Recipe with Lemon Ricotta and Smoked Salmon every dang day. Unfortunately, I’m busy as heck and can’t devote a few hours every day to feeding the family. …