Grandma Dave’s Latin Spiced, Marinated and Slow-Cooked Ribs

June 4, 2009.   Categories Appetizers, Chef David Wells, Comfort Food, Contributing Chefs, Smoking / Grilling.

Grandma Dave’s Latin Spiced, Marinated and Slow-Cooked Ribs

Grandma Dave’s Latin Spiced, Marinaded and Slow-Cooked Ribs Ingredients: Baby Backs or St. Louis Style Spare Ribs (Two full slabs) Olive oil – ¼ cup Latin Spice blend – ¼ to ½ Jar WES Latin Blend Honey –2 Tablespoons Garlic finely chopped -3 cloves Kosher Salt –1 Tablespoon Grandma Dave’s BBQ Sauce –½ to 1 bottle (don’t be shy!) Method: Rinse and dry baby backs and set aside Mix Olive oil with...

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Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

June 1, 2009.   Categories Chef David Lawrence, Contributing Chefs, Cookies from Home, Desserts.

Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe and Photos Reprinted with Permission by Chef David Lawrence www.chefdavidlawrence.com Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies INGREDIENTS: 1 pound unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups sugar 2 cups light brown sugar, packed 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 5 cups oatmeal, blended* 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 24 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 1...

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Blueberry Scones with Lemony Glaze by Chef David Lawrence

May 29, 2009.   Categories Breakfast / Brunch, Chef David Lawrence, Contributing Chefs, Desserts.

Blueberry Scones with Lemony Glaze by Chef David Lawrence

Blueberry Scones with Lemony Glaze by Chef David Lawrence www.chefdavidlawrence.com Makes 8 scones FOR THE SCONES 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting board 5 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt Zest of 2 lemons 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced and very cold 1½ cups fresh blueberries 2 large eggs 1/3 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing tops FOR THE GLAZE ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon...

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Coca-Cola BBQ Ribs

May 29, 2009.   Categories Chef David Lawrence, Contributing Chefs, Smoking / Grilling.

Coca-Cola BBQ Ribs

Coca Cola BBQ Ribs by Chef David Lawrence www.chefdavidlawrence.com This is the ONLY rib recipe you will ever need. Sticky and sweet. Absolute perfection! Serves 6 FOR THE RIBS 1 (1.5 liter) bottle of Coca-Cola (not diet!) 1 large onion, quartered 6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 2 racks baby back ribs (about 4 pounds) FOR THE SAUCE 2/3 stick unsalted butter 1 small white onion,...

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Kick Ass Burgers with Roasted Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions and Chipotle Ketchup

May 29, 2009.   Categories Chef David Lawrence, Contributing Chefs, Father's Day, Smoking / Grilling.

Kick Ass Burgers with Roasted Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions and Chipotle Ketchup

Kick Ass Burgers with Roasted Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions and Smoky Chipotle Ketchup by Chef David Lawrence www.chefdavidlawrence.com Chef David Lawrence has done it again by creating quite possibly, the ultimate burger… and the best photo of a burger I think I’ve ever seen!   Serve these once and your house will be the hit of the summer BBQ season! Here is the recipe, in his own words: The all-American Hamburger gets...

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Lavender Creme Brulee by Chef David Lawrence

May 29, 2009.   Categories Chef David Lawrence, Contributing Chefs, Custards, Desserts.

Lavender Creme Brulee by Chef David Lawrence

Lavender Creme Brulee by Chef David Lawrence www.chefdavidlawrence.com  This wonderful and romantic twist to an already romantic dessert was the first recipe that really tugged at my heart strings.  Here it is, in his own words . . . LAVENDER CREME BRULEE I went through an obsession with all things lavender.  I hunted down every recipe I could find that used the delicate, purple flowers.  This is an impressive dessert, yet...

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