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Lemon Chickpeas with Kale, Sumac and EVOO
Lemon chickpeas are classic Mediterranean comfort food. As a chef, I have the good fortune to be surrounded with awesome food and, as a bonus, what better food city to live in...
Blackford Farm Sous Vide Cooked Beef Barley Stew
Sous vide beef barley stew is cooked with beef from the Blackford Farm in Armstrong, Illinois. A two hour trip from Chicago; Armstrong is a rural village of about 400...
Schupfnudeln, Summer Ratatouille and Sauce Verte
My Schupfnudel recipe was the second place winner of the Idaho Potato competition. Schupfnudeln or finger noodles are another way of serving potatoes from the master of potatoes, the Germans....
Kisir Salad, an Ancient Grain for Modern Times
Sometimes we forget about the simple things in life and making Kisir salad is one of them. Kisir is a traditional salad in Turkish cuisine made with ground bulgur, parsley and...
Crispy Seasoned Sea Salt or How to Spice Up Your Life
Salt is an essential nutrient and crispy is the word we use to describe the sound of something light and thin. Blend herbs, spices, extra virgin olive oil and a good quality...
Extra Crispy Roasted Idaho Potatoes & Bitterly Delicious Garlicky Broccoli Rabe
Extra crispy roasted Idaho potatoes and bitterly delicious garlicky broccoli rabe is a dish where the ingredients speak for themself and where simplicity makes the dish. Just because I’m cooking...