Recipes by Rico Mandel

	My Classic dish Challenge – Chicken Biryani by Rico Mandel When presented with this challenge it got me excited. I immediately began to think about either the middle east or India. Having cooked and preparedChopped Cilantro, Mint and Jalapeno peppermany dishes using many classical techniques from the European culinary world I was thinking about which part of the world that I would challenge…	1 vote 278 views
	The Oldest Butcher Shop in Italy by Rico Mandel The Oldest Butcher Shop in ItalyJanuary 4, 2011 by Rico MandelAntica Macelleria Falorni is the oldest butcher shop in Italy. In 1729 Gio Batta founded the Macelleria Falorni Butchers in Greve Italy. In 1840 the word Antica which means ancient was added and still hangs today. It’s in the Chianti region of Tuscany. Through the…	1 vote 347 views
	New Belgium Beer Braised Short Ribs by Rico Mandel New Belgium Beer Braised Short RibsApril 28, 2011 by Rico MandelBeer Braised Spare RibsNew Belgian Brewing Beers used in recipe and for pairingTheir Enlightened Black Ale 1554, the Ranger IPA and their Organic wheat beer Mothership Wit. I knew the IPA would have a bit of a bitter flavor and that the 1554 would be more coffee/chocolate…	1 vote 396 views
	Balsons Bacon Extraordinaire by Rico Mandel Balsons Bacon ExtraordinaireFebruary 16, 2012 by Rico MandelRJ Balson & Sons bacon Since 1535It was Thanksgiving morning when I decided to open my first package of RJ Balsons bacon. This is not merely any British Bacon, it is a piece of history, dating back to the time of King Henry the VIII. I can just imagine what it must have been…	1 vote 289 views
	“Who needs nunchucks when you have $100 lobster egg rolls as weapons of mass consumption” by Rico Mandel “Who needs nunchucks when you have $100 lobster egg rolls as weapons of mass consumption”May 15, 2012 by Rico MandelIt all starts with LobsterDon’t be fooled by imitations, there is only one Chef Jack Lee. Call him what you want, he answers to Captain…	1 vote 408 views
	Mixing it up with Sake by Rico Mandel Mixing it up with SakeOctober 12, 2012 by Rico MandelThe bar is set for the competitionBartending has progressed far beyond just creating popular drinks. It has evolved into a craft of mixing and reinventing old and new exotic cocktails. Today’s modern Mixologists push the overall limits of creativity of yesterday’s bartenders.Bunny…	1 vote 289 views