I’ve been collecting recipes for many years now. Here are a few of the ones that caught my eye. Although you may find it in one category, it could easily fit into another i.e. an appetizer could also be found in a main etc. Some have been tried, my comments usually show up in italics if I have made them. I’ve given credit to Chef’s/authors/publishers whose names I wrote down when recording the recipes, but go figure – in at the tail end of the boomer generation and blogs didn’t exist when I started collecting them and I never thought of a website either. If I’ve violated any copyrights – just let me know and I’ll fix it. If you try a recipe and have comments, please let me know, I’ll respond. As always – enjoy! Thanks – Chris (cater@foodinspires.com)

Veal Kofta, Pan Fried Padron Peppers and Cooling Yogurt Mint Dip

It was one of those special days when both my daughter and son were home at the same time. They wanted to celebrate a birthday and took us out for dinner on Saturday - we had a marvelous time. There is something special about your kids being all grown up, working and wanting to buy you [...]

Veal Kofta, Pan Fried Padron Peppers and Cooling Yogurt Mint Dip2020-10-12T19:37:27-04:00

Potato Salad Patties

Summertime is here! Officially and in reality - love the sunshine. This means bbq's, picnics and outdoor parties. One of my favorite things to make for any of these is potato salad. I will admit, I am not the best at judging quantities of potato salad so inevitably, there are vast amounts of potato salad [...]

Potato Salad Patties2020-10-12T19:37:28-04:00

Korean Ginger Sesame Seed Cookies

I'm making Bi Bim Bap (tastes as good as it sounds) at the PC Cooking Schools this week and wanted to serve something for after the sampling. Saw this wonderful recipe (and of course had to try it) on a site called food.com. I adapted it slightly to suit my tastes. My adaptations included ginger and [...]

Korean Ginger Sesame Seed Cookies2020-10-12T19:37:28-04:00

Markets and Baguette 101

The final posting about France. I know, a bit like having to watch other people's vacation pictures! But this is a good one. I love the European lifestyle. They shop daily - no grocery stores like we have here (except for maybe the Mono Prix style department stores). Small store fronts that seem to go [...]

Markets and Baguette 1012020-10-12T19:37:28-04:00

Frangipane Tarts

Here's a delightful tart recipe for you to make for a fancy dessert or just for eating when the mood hits you. It’s been adapted from Yossy Areffi - Apt. 28 Baking Co. Remember those almond croissants (yes from Paris) I wrote about earlier, well in addition to almonds on top of the croissant, the [...]

Frangipane Tarts2020-10-12T19:37:28-04:00

Fine Dining in Paris!

Since becoming a Chef, one of the things I immediately put on my bucket list was to dine at a Michelin starred restaurant. Now I've always been a foodie, and of course heard and seen pictures and read reviews of the food served in these fine establishments, so I've always known about them. But I [...]

Fine Dining in Paris!2020-10-12T19:37:28-04:00

Paris 2014 – Un Bon Voyage!

OMD (like OMG but in French!!). My wife and I were away for a few days. We were in Paris and let me tell you - the food was amazing! Oh yes there were museums, history, culture, cafés, the very civilized Metro (subway) system, the wonderful people and did I mention the food! Our typical [...]

Paris 2014 – Un Bon Voyage!2020-10-12T19:37:39-04:00

Turkey Roulade stuffed with Leeks and Cheese

A really good alternative to chicken is turkey. The problem is we always tend to think of a whole turkey, 15 lbs of raw bird that needs to be dressed, stuffed, baked and sliced. Well a really simple alternative to whole turkey is turkey breast. This recipe uses a boneless skinless turkey breast which has [...]

Turkey Roulade stuffed with Leeks and Cheese2020-10-12T19:37:39-04:00

Mango Chutney

I was walking by the produce section the other day and saw them. Beautiful, fleshy globes just staring at me. I know, I thought the same thing, I want to grab them and take them home with me so I could make some Mango Chutney. If you saw them, you would have thought the same [...]

Mango Chutney2020-10-12T19:37:39-04:00

Hors d ‘Oeuvres – Turkey, Brie and Wild Blueberry Jam Puff Pastry Tarts

When we entertain, I get an enormous sense of satisfaction seeing family and friends enjoy the selection of hors d 'oeuvres on the table. Some even bring a dish or two to add to the selection.  These bite sized morsels really set the tone for a party and the more creative you are with the selection, the greater the anticipation [...]

Hors d ‘Oeuvres – Turkey, Brie and Wild Blueberry Jam Puff Pastry Tarts2020-10-12T19:37:40-04:00
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