Recipes
Cilantro Lime Sofrito
Chef Annie Pettry describes *Sofrito as her secret weapon. Cilantro-Lime Sofrito is one of the tastiest and most complex recipe’s we’ve tried. A small amount added to any dish elevates it and brings out layers of flavor. Perfect mixed...Make Amazing, Stuffed-Rolled Turkey
Planning Thanksgiving is something I look forward to every year...and every year I challenge myself to get creative. Call me crazy but my favorite thing on earth is to spend hours in the kitchen prepping and cooking elaborate meals fo...Lobster Cakes
Make the Best Crab Cakes, Even Better I love good crab cakes...no fillers, please. That said, I'm always looking for ways to elevate the plated experience, and this is no exception. It all started when I grabbed the last two beauti...Peach and Blackberry Pavlova
Pavlova is a sweet meringue, named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. It is a sort of meringue cake with a crisp crust and soft, light inside, usually topped with fruit and whipped cream. Our Peach and Blackberry Pavlova is the Bomb...Spicy Corn Pudding
We first tried this recipe at a dinner hosted on Kauai by our dear friends, Gloria & Steven Cohen. We could have honestly devoured the whole tray of this sweet and spicy corn, outrageously delicious, pudding but we held back wanting to leave a bite or two for the other guests. The recipe originates from Anna Pump’s book, “Country Weekend Entertaining.”
Lebanese Pine Nut & Lamb Koosa in Tomato Broth
The flavors and smells that came from my grandmother’s kitchen are still so deeply etched in my heart and senses. I especially miss her Koosa or stuffed squash. She would always use the long pale or dark green zucchini squash, stuff...Chicken al Forno with Salsa Verde
Every culture has a version of Salsa Verde or green sauce. It’s consistently and uniquely delicious and varies as much by ingredient as ethnicity.
Grilled Zucchini | Thai Lime Vinaigrette
Zucchini is one of my favorite vegetables to grill. There’s just something about the crispy edges and creamy insides, that is mouthwatering and addictive.