Today kicks off the Halloweekend and Halloween isn't until Monday! So chances are you're going to be looking for a fun activity in between making your Halloween costume, roasting pumpkin seeds and carving pumpkins... Yeah right! Well, here's a spooky idea for Dinner and a Scary Movie that puts a … [Read more...]
Seared Halibut with Grilled Bacon Steaks Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! This dish was prepared by James Barrett, Executive Chef of the Westin Annapolis for Honey Summit 2011 at The Culinary Institute of America. It was one of my favorites of the day. Delicate Halibut, thick Grilled Bacon Steaks and Fava Beans with Melted … [Read more...]
Snapshots: Pacifica Del Mar
Bacon Powder. Executive Chef Evan Cruz at Pacifica Del Mar in La Jolla, California starts our meal with a seared Scallop, California Avocado, Dungeness Crab and Bacon Powder. (above) Bacon Powder? Why not just bacon? Because balance, like patience, is a virtue. Any more than a dusting of bacon … [Read more...]
Quickie Taco – Tuna Fish Tacos Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Quickie Taco! As you might already know, I love fish tacos. I crave fish tacos. And when the heat outside makes every kitchen appliance but the toaster or microwave prohibitive, I turn to the can opener. A can of tuna and a few key ingredients will make … [Read more...]
Grilled Fish Tacos Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! If I had to choose a favorite food, Fish Tacos might be at the top of the list. Coincidentally, my Baja Fish Tacos recipe frequently tops the Popular Posts here at averagebetty.com. I do love the classic fried Baja fish taco, but I also love this lighter … [Read more...]
I Canteenwalla Haz Scallops? Video
CANTEENWALLAPALOOZA! Executive Chef Kim Canteenwalla of Society Cafe Encore, Las Vegas is as cool and laid back as the '76 Eldorado ragtop he drives. His groove is infectious and his busy kitchen is humming like a fine-tuned big block engine. Chef Kim is personable, friendly and doesn't just … [Read more...]
Kim Canteenwalla’s Caramelized Scallops Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Chef Kim Canteenwalla of Society Cafe Encore generously shares his recipe for Caramelized Sea Scallops with Cauliflower Puree & Fritters, Pancetta and Black Truffle Emulsion. Chef Kim calls this recipe "simple, but with enough sexiness to make it a killer … [Read more...]
Wanna Whole Lotta Bartolotta Video
BARTOLOTTA BACKSTORY In a recent Las Vegas culinary tour, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting up with two-time James Beard Foundation Awards winner, Chef Paul Bartolotta, in his cavernous kitchen at Bartolotta Ristorante Di Mare at Wynn Las Vegas. Chef Bartolotta is not only one of the … [Read more...]
Paul Bartolotta’s Brodetto di Vongole Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! After experiencing Brodetto di Vongole e Porri (Tiny Clams in a White Wine Broth with Leeks) in Paul Bartolotta's Ristorante di Mare kitchen at Wynn Las Vegas, I know now what clam dishes have always intended to be. Chef Bartolotta's clams recipe is … [Read more...]
The Wizard of Ozumo Video
I met up with the wizard, Toshio Sakamaki, Executive Sushi Chef of Ozumo Santa Monica. A transplant from the renowned Ozumo San Francisco, Chef Toshio was sharpening his knives when we arrived. He was ready to roll, and we were rolling! More about the Grand Opening of Ozumo and all the delicious … [Read more...]
Dos Caminos and a Microphone Video
Average Betty meets up with Chef Scott Linquist at Dos Caminos at the Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas for a lesson on Grilled Fish Tacos. But fish tacos aren't the only thing on the menu, Chef Scott dishes up laughs and a boatload of interesting facts. Special thanks to R&R Partners and Vegas Uncork'd … [Read more...]
Scott Linquist’s Grilled Fish Tacos Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Corporate Executive Chef and cookbook author Scott Linquist of Dos Caminos (locations in New York and Las Vegas) shares his recipe for Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos. Special thanks to Vegas Uncork'd and R&R Partners for making this opportunity … [Read more...]
