Pan Seared Salmon “Au Poivre” with Curried Tomato Cilantro Sauce and Fresh Mango Chutney

Makes 4 servings Source: Mr. Ziad S. Wehbe, Executive Chef, OASIS Mediterranean Bistro and Wine Bar, Rochester, New York Recommended Wine: Jekel Chardonnay or Jekel Johannisberg Riesling Fresh Mango Chutney 2 Large mangos, diced medium 1 Small Vidalia onions, diced Read More …

Pan Seared Rougie Foie Gras with Cascabel, Roasted Banana, Basil, Baby Arugula, Daikon Radish and Black Pepper Marshmallow

Chef Michael Bloise of Wish, Miami, FL Yield: 4 Servings Marshmallow: * 2 1/2 Tablespoons unflavored gelatin * 1/2 cup cold water * 1 1/2 cup sugar * 1 cup light corn syrup * 1/4 teaspoon salt * 1/2 cup Read More …

Seared Sea Scallops with Herbed Spaetzle, Matsutake Mushrooms and Truffled Wisconsin Mascarpone

Number of Servings: 4 Spaetzle: 4 egg yolks 2-1/2 whole eggs 3 ounces sour cream 6 ounces all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives pinch chopped fresh thyme tiny pinch nutmeg salt and pepper to taste Mascarpone Topping: 1 ounce Read More …

Seared Pepper Ahi Tuna with Cucumber Salad

Cucumber’s sensual flavor and cool texture will excite all of the senses. The essences of Asia give this ahi tuna exotic appeal. Makes 2 servings 1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced into thin round slices 1/4 red onion, chopped 1/2 Read More …

Beef Braciole (pronounced bra’zhul)

To make the beef braciole (pronounced bra’zhul which means ‘slices of beef’), a tender flank steak is pounded or butterflied to an even thickness and then rolled with a flavorful filling of salt pork, garlic, pesto, parsley, prosciutto and Pecorino Read More …