Roasted Pork Empanadas with Gruyere Cheese: My grandfather taught me how to play chess at a very young age. He would without fail always win and then would say – “Christopher, you need to be thinking three moves ahead.” As … Continue reading
Baked Zucchini Cups with Sharp Cheddar: Unconsciously or not, it’s sometimes without fail that the original plan or intention gets lost in translation as you come face to face with not having an ingredient that you thought you had. The … Continue reading
Crab Cakes with Cilantro Lime Sauce: Happiness is something only definable by the person who actually felt it firsthand at a particular moment. So too in turn is one’s propensity to seek that happiness when it’s missing from their own … Continue reading
Mussels in Coconut Milk with Lemongrass: In New England, you would think that there would be a plethora of easy to get to coastal spots to dip your feet into on a warm Summer day. The reality is they are … Continue reading
Swiss Chard & Ricotta Cups: I had a dream I was on a train that was moving so fast, it missed every station. I felt the same question repeat as we flew by the blur of faces standing idly – … Continue reading
Corned Beef and Cabbage Egg Rolls: I came across a photo from years past of, well, let’s just say it was of close friends in a “highly entertained” state of consciousness (you know who you are). It reminded me of a … Continue reading
Crispy Chicken Tenders with Spicy Romesco: I dreamt I returned to the Paleolithic era and was amazingly fit and trim from burning so many calories because I had to chase my food with a spear before I could eat it. … Continue reading
Vietnamese Egg Rolls with Sesame Pork: Mid-week meals on busy schedules are always challenging, let alone when you’re aiming for something gourmet. This of course is thoroughly compounded when you have it in your head a desire for Asian cuisine, … Continue reading
Cocotte of Chickpeas with Venison Summer Sausage: The fortitude of my disposition, when it comes to challenging myself in cooking great food anyway, is directly proportionate to how much I’m willing to sacrifice. From an “eat anything” attraction with evil … Continue reading
Lentil Pâté with Truffle & Pistachios: The winter season tends to welcome more opportunities to indulge in evil dishes. Victoria and I spent the holiday in Vermont skiing and partaking in regional farm-raised dishes, local cheeses and pates, rich in … Continue reading
