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The Foodservice Council for Women recognizes me with their Beacon Award.
The Foodservice Council for Women celebrated its 5th Anniversary at the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York which took place Sunday, March 6 through Tuesday, March 8 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. The Foodservice Council for Women, a seminar series held during three restaurant…
Spaghetti In Parchment with Clams and Scallions
Note from Marc: The pasta in this dish cooks twice, so be sure to undercook it when you first boil it. Then when it bakes in the parchment, it will absorb all the briny, garlicky, wine-soaked, chile-flecked juices from the seafood. That’s how you create flavor! It also helps to…
Sal’s Old School Meatballs
Note from Marc: My father instilled three things in me: (1) Always work for yourself—no matter what, be the boss; (2) Always have integrity—you are only as good as your word; (3) Always use veal, pork, and beef in meatballs. Life really is that simple! Makes about sixty 1-ounce meatballs…
Meatloaf Burgers
Makes 6 Servings Hands-on time: 25 minutes Total preparation time: 30 minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 1 celery rib, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon) 1 pound ground beef chuck 1/2 pound ground pork…
Shredded Root Vegetable Latkes
Makes about 12 latkes, 4 servings Hands-on time: 25 minutes Total preparation time: 25 minutes Ingredients 1 pound assorted root vegetables, such as turnips, beets, parsnips, and carrots 1/2 pound boiling potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss 1 small onion 1 large egg 1/3…
Smoky Fish Chowder
Makes about 9 cups, 4 servings Hands-on time: 20 minutes Total preparation time: 30 minutes Ingredients 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter ½ pound Canadian bacon 1 medium onion 2 medium stalks celery 1 pound boiling potatoes such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss 1 tablespoon…
Tangerinade
Ingredients The zest of one tangerine 1 ½ cups fresh tangerine juice 1 ½ cups fresh lemon juice ¾ cup sugar Directions Combine the ingredients in a bowl and stir until dissolved. Cover and chill for 2 days. Strain into a pitcher, add 2 cups cold water and serve.
String Cheese and Mushroom Dip
Ingredients 10 sliced mushrooms (Refika used Fairy Ring Mushrooms, which I am not sure are easy to find in this country), your choice 2 big strips string cheese, separated into strings 5 garlic cloves salt and pepper 3 sprigs fresh thyme 3 tablespoons olive oil flat bread as an accompaniment…
Pear Salsa
Ingredients 2 large firm pears 2 tablespoons finely diced onion or shallot 2 tablespoons finely chopped cornichons 1 small chile minced the finely chopped zest and juice of 1 lime extra virgin olive oil to taste salt and pepper to taste Directions Mix all the ingredients well in a medium…
Angry Chicken
Serves 4 Side dish: sautéed baby bok choy Ingredients 1 teaspoon coriander seed 1 green cardamom pod 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon fennel seed 3 cups Frank’s hot sauce 1 pound plain yogurt 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon 1 teaspoon turmeric…