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…
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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…
Ahi Tuna Ceviche Recipe with Fried Plantain Chips
Ahi Tuna Ceviche Recipe with Fried Plantain Chips: fresh ahi tuna is cut up and drenched in citrus, garlic, ginger and soy to make a delicious tune ceviche and served with plantain chips. I f ceviche couldn’t get any better, just add some tuna to it! This tuna ceviche is definitely not a meal you…
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…
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
Salmon Cakes with Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe – delicious easy to make salmon cakes that are served up with an easy to make homemade tartar sauce. 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,…
Pan Seared Scallops Recipe with White Wine and Herb Butter Sauce
Pan Seared Scallops Recipe with White Wine and Herb Butter Sauce: If you love seafood then you will absolutely love this pan seared scallops recipe that is finished off with a white wine butter sauce! I don’t cook with scallops too often, but every time I do they are pan seared and I am amazed…
Pan Seared Salmon Recipe with Lemon Butter Sauce
Pan Seared Salmon Recipe with Lemon Butter Sauce – perfect pan seared seasoned fresh wild caught salmon that is served with a delectable lemon butter sauce with capers and dill. I can’t even tell you how happy I am to be doing this Soigne [swan-yay] videos again and this Pan Seared Salmon Recipe with Lemon Butter…
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. …
Thai Curry Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Man I have to admit, I try to avoid making things that revolve around the whole Thai Curry food world. I’m just not that well versed in it and truth be told I’m kind of a wimp when it comes to spicy food. I can certainly build of tolerance to eating spicy food on the…
Tomato Farro Salad with Salmon and Lemon Yogurt Sauce
When I make a dish that has multiple components to it, i.e. veg, starch, protein and sauce, I am always in search of the perfect balance, like in this Tomato Farro Salad with Salmon and Lemon Yogurt Sauce. Nothing in the dish should over take the flavor of something else, it should however look to…
Hazelnut Crusted Snapper with Orange Butter
It’s a challenge to get the rest of my family to eat seafood so anytime I can mask a bit of the flavor, or in my case enhance it, I give it a try. This Hazelnut Crusted Snapper with Orange Butter is not only incredibly easy to make but wow is it bursting with flavor,…
Spicy Sriracha Shrimp and Grits Recipe
If you are from the south then you already know that shrimp and grits is a way of life, but for all of the folks in the Midwest and north who tailgate, let me blow your mind with this amazing combo of spicy Sriracha shrimp and delicious cheddary grits! If you need…
Chipotle Tomato Frogmore Stew with Elote Sauce
Spice of your next tailgate with this Mexican Spiked Frogmore Stew loaded with delicious zesty flavor! Use the biggest shrimp you can find for this Frogmore Stew! While the corn is delicious by itself, you can certainly kick up the flavor by serving it up with some delicious elote sauce! …
Sea Scallops Florentine Fettuccini with Mushrooms and Tomatoes
If there is one thing I wish I ate more of, it’s pasta. There is just something so comforting about making and eating pasta, not to mention it reminds me of my Italian grandparents. I’m not sure why I’ve strayed away from it the past few years, but every time I make it I’m in…
Sea Bass En Papillote with Lemon Dill Buttery Spread
If there’s one thing I wish we would eat more of, it’s fish! My wife and little girl are a little bit picky and only seem to like the ones that are $30 a pound, go figure, like Sea Bass, Halibut, Crab Legs, etc. However, I do like to treat them with these extra tasty…
Three Different Delicious Dishes With Only 9 Ingredients
Have you ever made a really good dish and thought to yourself afterwards what else could you possibly make from the ingredients? Well, I took nine ingredients, plus salt-and-pepper, And made three really great dishes. I was able to take sweet onion, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, Hunt’s whole peeled tomatoes, LaChoy soy sauce, lemon,…
Fire Roasted Salmon with Tomato-Garlic Amoigue Sauce
I’ve got breakfast and lunch covered, so now it’s time for dinner. I’m going to have to steal an old family recipe, with my twist on it of course, and add it to a simple fire roasted salmon. If you’ve never had moigue sauce, I highly recommend finding a recipe. If you’re Italian than you…
Tomato-Soy Shakshuka with Grilled Salmon
I’m sure at this point you’re thinking to yourself what could you possibly make with all that for breakfast? Easy! It’s actually one of my favorite dishes known as shakshuka. Traditionally it’s an Israeli dish that consists of a spicy tomato stew and eggs, but you know I can’t keep things simple and always have…