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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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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Brine for Whole Chicken

May 24, 2009.   Categories Light / Healthy, Poultry, Roasting, Smoking / Grilling.

Brining a Whole Chicken 1 1/4 gallons cold water 3/4 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup sugar 2 bay leaves 1/2 bunch fresh thyme, or 2 tbsp dried 1/2 head of garlic, peeled and smashed 1 tbsp cracked black pepper combine all the ingredients into a large pot or brine bag (you can buy them at your grocery store) add one whole chicken. ideally  refrigerate for at least 12 hours… however you can put it in the AM and roast the bird in the...

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Shrimp and Seabass Ceviche

May 23, 2009.   Categories Appetizers, Salads, Seafood, Southwestern / Mexican.

Shrimp and Seabass Ceviche

2 pounds of shrimp (butterflied – either leave whole or chop) 1 pound of sea bass (½ inch cubes) Juice from 4 limes Juice from one lemon 2 medium tomatos, diced 1 small white onion, finely chopped 2 small yellow and red sweet peppers, chopped 2-3 jalapeños or serrano peppers (more if you like it spicy), chopped 3/4 cup cilantro, washed and chopped 1 teaspoon of olive oil salt and pepper to taste lettuce leaves In a large...

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Seafood Salad w/Lemon Grass, Mint, Chili-Lime Dressing

May 18, 2009.   Categories Asian, Light / Healthy, Salads, Seafood.

Seafood Salad w/Lemon Grass, Mint, Chili-Lime Dressing

Seafood Salad w/Lemon Grass, Mint, Chili-Lime Dressing I never know where I’m going to find a wonderful new recipe to add to this collection.  This one was discovered on a Facebook page for a Foodie group in Chicago.  They have a group that meets and prepares dinner together.  This recipe was made for their April event that focused on Thai cuisine.  A member named Kin Lui prepared this dish for their group and it...

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Bowl of Sunshine – Ginger Butternut Orange Soup

May 18, 2009.   Categories Chef David Wells, Contributing Chefs, Light / Healthy, Soups, Vegetarian.

Bowl of Sunshine Soup – Ginger, Butternut Orange This fresh and wonderful recipe was provided by Chef David Wells… also known as “Grandma Dave.” www.grandmadave.com Some Nutritional Benefits: High in powerful antioxidants: Vitamins A (beta carotene), C. Low calorie source. A great potassium and folate source. High in fiber. Excellent for improving circulation, and relieving nausea and indigestion. Bright visual...

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