Welcome to my Blog! Here you will find chronicles of my day to day life as a Chef. In it you will find pictures from my travels, read anecdotally about my dreams and aspirations, share my excitement on the discovery of a new (to me) recipe, tool or technique, as well as my trials and tribulations as a new entrepreneur, and anything else that strikes me as interesting, odd or just plain cool.

Donata and Angelo write, Charity Raffle Dinner – Our Lady Queen of the World

Chris, thank you so much for the superb dinner you prepared for us. The guests were delighted with the array of flavors and textures and the beautiful presentation. We are truly grateful for the care you put into preparing and donating this wonderful meal. You know how to create an atmosphere of community and an [...]

Donata and Angelo write, Charity Raffle Dinner – Our Lady Queen of the World2020-10-12T19:36:59-04:00

Nectarine, Plum and Gooseberry PiKe (Pie + Cake)

Is it a cake or a pie? Well it is cake batter that is baked in a pie tin - hence PiKe (I liked this name better than any other alternative combinations)! I bought some nectarines last week. I’m a sucker for that sweet juicy “makes me think of summer” flavor. I love them plain, [...]

Nectarine, Plum and Gooseberry PiKe (Pie + Cake)2020-10-12T19:36:59-04:00

Chicken with Mushrooms and Capers

Here’s a great weeknight supper, long overdue on my list of blogs to write up for you. The secret to this dish is to sear– that’s sear, not stew, not sauté, not fry – the chicken. I used very simple seasoning on the chicken – salt, pepper and some garlic powder. Oh don’t you be [...]

Chicken with Mushrooms and Capers2020-10-12T19:36:59-04:00

Red Velvet Cake and more!

"Hi! My name is Chris and I don’t make Red Velvet cakes!" Well that was before. My good friends asked me to make three cakes for multiple celebrations they were having on the same day. Strawberry Shortcake – no problem I chuckled, Chocolate Cake – again, I laughed inside – I had this in the [...]

Red Velvet Cake and more!2020-10-12T19:36:59-04:00

Italy meets India! A gourmet fusion class!

For those of you that haven’t heard, I’m doing this fusion style class with my good friend Chef Maria Marotta. We’ve taken some tasty treats from both countries and combined them - flavors and textures, to tantalize and delight your taste buds. Our menu consists of Naan Bruschetta – no not just any tomato topping [...]

Italy meets India! A gourmet fusion class!2020-10-12T19:36:59-04:00

Peach and Pecan Streusel Bars

I look forward to this time of year mainly because it is peach season - and it is everything peach this season for me and my blog. Sadly however, it’s almost over. I’ve been trying to vary the recipes I post, but every time I walk by the peach displays at my grocers or market, I’m just drawn to them. [...]

Peach and Pecan Streusel Bars2020-10-12T19:36:59-04:00

Sriracha, Sambal and Maple Salmon Wellington

You know I love salmon. Combine it with something hot, spicy/sweet and tasty, and well, let’s just say you had me at hello! It’s a great time to pick up some salmon fillets. Atlantic, Pacific or farmed, they all have their wonderful merits. But think outside of the traditional lemon and capers, or salt, pepper [...]

Sriracha, Sambal and Maple Salmon Wellington2020-10-12T19:37:00-04:00

Stuffed Eggplant and Stuffed Zucchini

My friend Otis – from the land down under, put me on to this recipe for stuffed eggplant. It’s actually from a fellow who runs a restaurant and cooking school there. I like this recipe! It's Indian food but with a few simple ingredients that every kitchen should probably have, but above all I like [...]

Stuffed Eggplant and Stuffed Zucchini2020-10-12T19:37:00-04:00

Barley, Mushrooms and Caramelized Balsamic Vinegar Onions

Whatever you thought of barley – boring, dull etc., put it out of your head and make this dish. It’s simple really, barley, mushrooms, caramelized onions finished off with balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Could it be a simpler dish?! I’ve been making this as a compliment to some other dishes in my “What’s for [...]

Barley, Mushrooms and Caramelized Balsamic Vinegar Onions2020-10-12T19:37:00-04:00

Coconut Squares

I spend a lot of time surfing the web looking for interesting things to make. When I find a recipe I like, I’ll then google other sites for similar recipes. I must read about 10 recipes for the same dish before I decide what to make. Sometimes I’ll pick and choose pieces or techniques from [...]

Coconut Squares2020-10-12T19:37:00-04:00
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