For the tuna 4 ounces ahi tuna Handful of salted macadamia nuts Press crushed nuts into filet and sear evenly. For the yam 1 sweet yam boiled, ice bathed For the salsa 1 mango, diced 1/4 cup of julienned red onion 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped 1 habanero chile, finely julienned sliced, use half…
I have a bad habit of comparing my accomplishments to those of acquaintances, celebrities and artists. Some of these comparisons make me feel woefully inadequate. Without trophies or a standardized life progress bar marked with universal signs of success, I’m left drowning in confusion, competition and the pressure to do more with my life. I…
I may be past my prime – but from now until July, strawberries will be in theirs. Of course they are bought with good intentions but probably not a wealth of ideas. It’s just one of those items that look so good in the market that one wants to buy, and then ends up growing…
Serves 6 For the lamb 2 boneless lamb loins (preferably domestic) tied with butchers twine 6 teaspoons fresh peeled garlic finely chopped 6 teaspoons fresh peeled shallots chopped 2 tablespoons toasted cumin seeds 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 stalks fresh rosemary rough chopped 3 stalks fresh thyme de-stemmed and rough chopped 1 pepper…
Probably the most assertive and controversial item, corn appears as overflowing piles of ears, husk and silk at the farmer’s market during the transition from spring to summer. The ambiguity of corn as a starch and not a vegetable might present a conundrum to some, but is easily solved by focusing on its content and…
I guess this is it. Summer is here! I was out this past week and places were packed and a lot of familiar faces that I haven’t seen in a while were back out. Prides Pride is also right around the corner and the lineup for Pride is out. Saturday, I will be putting together…
Satisfy summer barbecue cravings with Chef Sean Magee’s tender ancho chili marinated veal skewers. Prepped in advance and easy to cook, this savory, seasoned skirt steak recipe kicks things up a notch with added spice. Paired with a crisp jicama-chayote slaw, this combo keeps it cool and simple yet skillful enough to please even the…
