February 11, 2010.   Categories Chef David Wells, Light / Healthy, Seafood.

Yield: Six Portions Prep time: 60 minutes Cooking time: 15-20 minutes Equipment Needed: Parchment Paper Sheet pan(Baking Pan) Ingredients: 6 Pieces Parchment cut into hearts see illustration 2 T melted butter 6, 6-8 ounce portions Mahi Mahi fillet 2 large Carrots, julienned 2 Stalks celery, julienned 9 Snow peas julienned      9 shittake mushrooms stemmed and slice thin(optional) 1 leek julienned 1 ½  “ chunk ginger, julienned 1...

February 10, 2010.   Categories Chef Dawn Viola, Contributing Chefs, Gluten Free Recipes, Mediterranean, Poultry.

Mediterranean Chicken Recipe and photo reprinted with permission by Chef Dawn Viola www.wickedgooddinner.com Dawn Viola of “Wicked Good Dinner” is an award-winning chef and food-writer.  She recently won the 2009 Crisco National Apple Pie Championship (professional division) for her wonderful Vanilla Vanilla-Bean Roasted Apple Pie.  Dawn has also appeared on Food Network, Fox News, Martha Stewart Radio, Cooking with...

February 10, 2010.   Categories Chef Viviane Banquet Farre, Light / Healthy, Salads, Seasonal Vegetables.

  Avocado and Mango Salad with Tequila-Lime Vinaigrette Recipe and photo reprinted with permission by Viviane Banquet Farre www.foodandstyle.wordpress.com serves 4 For the vinaigrette 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest (use a microplane grater) 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest (use a microplane grater) 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 tablespoon Gold or Reposado Tequila 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin...

February 10, 2010.   Categories Christmas, Comfort Food, Contributing Chefs, Easter, Fabulous Side Dishes, Thanksgiving Dinner.

Artichoke & Prosciutto Strata Recipe from Morning Food by Margaret Fox & John B. Bear In my home town of Mendocino, there is a well-known restaurant called Cafe Beaujolais.  For years, the owner and chef, Margaret Fox turned out some of the most wonderful dishes on the coast.  During that time she and John Bear authored two special cookbooks based upon the menu at Cafe Beaujolais.  Both books are terrific, but I really enjoy...

February 10, 2010.   Categories Chef Viviane Banquet Farre, Comfort Food, Fabulous Side Dishes, Pasta, Vegetarian.

Mac & Cheese with Braised Leeks, Asiago and Parmesan Breadcrumbs serves 8 For the leeks 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 leeks – 4” of tops and roots trimmed (about 1 1/2 lbs), cut in half lengthwise, thoroughly washed and cut in 1/4” slices 4 large garlic cloves – skinned and finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon sea salt freshly ground black pepper to taste 3/4 cup white wine For the béchamel 6 tablespoons...