Guest Chef G's Deep Fried Deviled Eggs While watching television one afternoon, I caught a glimpse of beautifully plated deep-fried deviled egg. I was intrigued. I didn't record it, but I figured that all I had to do was stick two deviled egg halves together, roll 'em in some flour, and fry them. I was right! My recipe is lengthy for those who might have…
Guest Chef G's ROASTED BABY ARTICHOKES I recently saw packaged baby artichokes in the grocery store and decided to try them. I'd never eaten or cooked them before, so this was a perfect opportunity to learn something new. The verdict: I LOVE THEM! I did a very basic preparation that really celebrated the wonderful flavor of this vegetable. In the future I might do something…
Guest Chef G's BEST HOMEMADE PANCAKES I'm not a breakfast person, so the only time I cook pancakes is by request. And when I do, I make the batter from scratch. And for this batch I used what is now my new favorite, very versatile pancake recipe that I found at the Foodies’ Kitchen website. What I like about these are the subtle sweetness, and…
Guest Chef G's WHITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS There are countless recipes available for chicken enchiladas, and many people have a "favorite" one. Well this is my favorite for White Chicken Enchiladas. I actually adapted it from a recipe by Ree Drummond, Food Network's Pioneer Woman. It is slightly elaborate, but not difficult at all. However, the wonderful flavor of the enchiladas is well worth the effort.…
Guest CHEF G's TASTY CHICKEN SALAD Nothing fancy, just really delicious chicken salad. For this preparation I used dill-brined chicken breasts that I recently cooked, but you can cook the chicken any way you desire - seared, grilled, poached, baked, etc. Just make sure that's it's cooked all the way through. And don't be timid about adjusting, adding, or omitting ingredients to suit your personal…
Guest Chef G's GARLIC AÏOLI First, what is Aïoli? Aïoli is a garlicky Provençal (French) sauce similar to mayonnaise made by pounding garlic with oil, salt and egg yolks until it's emulsified into a thick, creamy culinary delight. Take out the garlic and add mustard and you have a basic mayonnaise. This simple, basic Aïoli recipe produces a very silky, garlic-spiced sauce with a very…
CHEF G's NACHO CHEESE SAUCE Have you ever tried to make a cheese sauce for nachos or fondue and it breaks apart and tastes grainy? Well Chef G is going to share with you a recipe and tips that will have you boasting and saying to folks, "This is NACHO cheese sauce, it's mine!" I know that's corny, but I made you smile, huh? I…
G's ROASTED LEMON ZEST POWDER This is pretty cool, and really simple. I wanted to add a touch of lemon flavor to a corn flour coating for fried fish, so I prepared a small batch of powdered lemon zest. What you get is a fragrant powder that doesn’t have the tart punch of fresh zest, but makes up for it with a toasted dimension that…
Guest Chef CHEF G's BAKED CHICKEN-WRAPPED MOZZARELLA STICKS Smoked and habanero mozzarella string cheese wrapped in seasoned and flattened chicken tenderloins, coated with seasoned regular and panko bread crumbs, then baked to tender perfection. Oh My Good-Good-Ness! There have been a few popular recipes trending on the interwebs for mozzarella-stuffed chicken bites, and I prepared a batch myself last week. They were tasty, but I…
Guest Chef G's SEARED SOCKEYE SALMON Chef G's Seared Sockeye Salmon drizzled with a Chipotle-Lime & Cilantro Garlic Butter, served with Smoked Paprika Whipped Potatoes, Naked and Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus, and Hot Pickled Onions & Peppers...BON APPÉTIT! ~Chef G Directions: Guest Chef G's SEARED SOCKEYE SALMON SALMON; Season salmon fillets (skin removed) with sea salt and black pepper, and pan sear over med-high heat, about…