Cedar Wrapped Crab Cakes with Prosciutto and Smoked Aioli
My first step into the world of professional cooking was in the country of Malta, in the Mediterranean Sea. Several years later, I decided to make cooking my career. I knew that to learn what I wanted to, I needed to travel, and work to gain the culinary knowledge...
Cedar Planked Caponata with Zucchini Bread and Fresh Mozzarella
There are as many Caponata recipes as there are towns in Italy, and each region claims its own as the best. I was born to an English mother and Maltese father. Malta is a tiny island nation situated in the Mediterranean Sea between the coasts of Sicily and northern...
Hickory Smoked Duck with Potato Pancakes and Huckleberry BBQ Sauce
The average American household does not often feature duck on the dinner table, but it is gaining momentum in the restaurant world. In most European grocery stores you will see duck in the meat aisle, on display right next to the chicken. Due to its fat content, duck...
Alder Wrapped Salmon Benedict with Asparagus, Peppers, and Smoked Hollandaise Sauce
I believe that breakfast (and specifically brunch) should be a check mark on any chef’s list of achievements, even though it is rather unpleasant and certainly not glamorous. The main issues I always had with brunch are as follows: It’s usually on Sunday...
Cherry Smoked Quick Pickled Vegetables
This is a new method for us, we heavily smoked some vinegar and used it to pickle some fresh vegetables. Total Time: 2 hours Servings: 10 Ingredients: 1/2 Cup Cherry smoking chips 1/2 Quart Seasoned Rice Wine Binegar 1 Tbsp. Pickling Spice 1 Lb. Vegetables cut into...
Cedar Planked Salmon with Dill, Red Onion and Spring Vegetables
We took some classic flavors and applied a heavy herb crust to some wild sockeye salmon. The combination of aromatic cedar and fresh vegetables makes this a great healthier option. Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 5 x 11” Cedar Plank 2 lbs. Salmon 3...
Alder Smoked Tofu with Ginger and Gochujang Slaw
For all fans of tofu, this delicious Korean-inspired recipe really allows the tofu to take on the fragrant flavor of Alder wood. Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 – 5 X 11” Alder Planks 2 Lbs. Firm Tofu 2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce 1 Tbsp. Fresh Ginger, grated...
Cedar Planked Pears with Bourbon & Dried Fruit Compote
Pears filled with a dried fruit compote, plank smoked on wild red oak and flambéed with the bourbon of your choice. This delicious dessert is easy to prepare, but has a dramatic presentation. Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 5″ x 11” Cedar plank...
Alder or Cedar wrapped Swordfish Salad with Fennel and Radish
This swordfish salad is light but still substantial and can be customized with a variety of proteins. Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: For the Fish: 4 Wraps, Alder or Cedar 1 Lb. Fresh Swordfish 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice 2 tsp. Kosher Salt...
Grilled Skirt Steak with Mesquite Smoked Salsa
Skirt steak grills up really quickly, and smoking the salsa ingredients make this dish really pop. Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 Cup Mesquite smoking chips 1 Jalapeno, halved 1 Onion, quartered 2 Tomatoes, scored 1/2 Cup Cilantro, chopped 1 Lime,...