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Gyuzo Japan

Yes, I know, I know. It has been quite a while since I have uploaded anything for you all. I know you have been anticipating my next amazing recipe to try or my next restaurant review. Well you are in today because now I have an amazing new blog about a place that my wifeContinue reading “Gyuzo Japan”

Spicy Asian Chicken

This is an amazing dish that would pair very well with rice or any other grain and some sautéed vegetables. I served this last night with quinoa pilaf and sautéed baby bok choy. The baby bok choy was flowering so that made a really vibrant garnish. This dish is very easy to make and deliversContinue reading “Spicy Asian Chicken”

Greek Lamb Pita Pockets

Mediterranean food is something I rarely eat, but when I do it is thoroughly enjoyed. The flavor profile is always so refreshing and light. I think that I made this dish when I was in culinary school taking international cuisine class. We were learning about Mediterranean cuisine and that is what inspired this recipe. TheseContinue reading “Greek Lamb Pita Pockets”

The Wine Kitchen

Hello reader, today’s blog post is going to be a little different. Instead of a blog about my past in culinary school, I am going to share a very recent dining experience my wife and I had. I had always planned to eventually do restaurant reviews too, so here goes my first one. We wentContinue reading “The Wine Kitchen”

Food Production 1

In today’s blog I am going to share some stories of my second culinary class after finishing introduction to culinary arts. This was a very exciting, yet slightly sad time. This semester the new culinary arts center was being built on the main campus of the college, and it was a huge step up fromContinue reading “Food Production 1”

Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas With Avocado Sour Cream

I like to think of Enchiladas as baked burritos with a spicy red sauce on top, they are great in flavor and to me, a comfort food. I have had Enchiladas at several places in several states, and I can say for sure the way I make mine are far from traditional. The last placeContinue reading “Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas With Avocado Sour Cream”

Pan Seared Salmon with Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus

This to me is such a classic dish, yet it is soo good and can be altered for many different outcomes and flavor profiles. To me, this would be perfect to eat on a date night with a good white wine, it is very light and healthy. Also since many do not know this aboutContinue reading “Pan Seared Salmon with Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus”