Wattleseed Beef Tenderloin by Benjamin Christie

Whilst working at the Duxton Hotel in Singapore a few years back, I was inspired by a French chef who used to make dish he called Coffee Beef. The dish does sound unusual, however my version using wattleseed is rather subtle compared to the over powering strong coffee aromas that his dish produced. I first did this dish whilst guest…

Asparagus and Sprite Melon Salad w/Cambozola and Pancetta by Smokinhotchef

This fruit has origins in Japan and has been successfully cultivated in our own 'backyard' of North Carolina since the early 1990's . When ripe, this fruit is about the size of a grapefruit. The flesh of this melon is ivory to cream and can become a pale yellow with striations and mottling on the outside when fully ready to consume.…

Carne a la Gringo by Gene Sakahara and Sam Bozzo

Tequila Chicken with Plantain Croutons by The Gourmet Girl

The plantain croutons and tortilla bowl give this light salad just enough crunch to keep you 'happy.' A nice alternative recipe for Cinqo de Mayo.

Coconut Rum Shrimp Pasta by Emily Grace

A light, flavorful shrimp pasta I created by just experimenting one night for dinner. Perfect for a summer evening!

Sweet and Spicy Chicken by Kabot S

This is an adaptation of a similar recipe

Chicken Breast Croquettes with Sherry Sauce by Syi

Ground chicken works just fine for these as well. I also add a little salt & pepper to the chicken mixture to enhance the flavor.

The Banana Split...Deconstructed. A Light Variation On A Classic! by kathy gori

This is a post about Banana Splits and a confession. I have to be thoroughly honest here and say that I'm not an expert on banana splits. In fact I've never eaten a banana split. It's not that they haven't looked good, and I'm sure they taste great,…

Garlicky Herbed Chicken w/ Broccoli, Shiitakes, and Spaghetti by Smokinhotchef

Garlic! Good quality olive oil, fresh herbs and fungi- need i say more? This recipe is even better the next day, that's if it makes it past dinner. No fuss, no muss, the ingredients are harmoniously melded together with a little marination and a…

SWEET QUAVA BBQ SAUCE by Jane Summers

a quick summer bbq sauce. very yummy, please feel free to experiment with any of your favorite jams or jelly's. (peach, orange, etc.) would be great as well !

Citrus Scallops by Tanya Noyes

A fun summer tasting way to dress up your scallops!

Fire in the Garden Plate by Robert E. Hodge

Blends Chilies Oil with cool salad veggies.

Peas & Pancetta by La Tavola Marche (farm, inn & cooking school)

Sweet peas have arrived at the farmers market, spring is here! Peas & pancetta - one of my favorite dishes that I only eat in Spring when the peas are bright & fresh. I can't get enough, I don't know if it's the peas or the pancetta - is it the green veggie or the fatty pork that I love so?! Maybe I should just have another…

Open Face Beef & Egg Sandwich with Sauteed Onion & Tomato by Wendi Taylor

This delicious meal is super simple, uses only a few ingredients, and makes a great main course for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Don't let the number of steps scare you - I tend to break it down to ridiculously detailed instructions so it's easy for anyone to understand (there are a lot of readers using translation software, and…