Stories | What the Chef Eats
Weekend Beer Bread
Published Dec. 17, 2008
By Benjamin Moore, executive chef, Parallel 33. I like to take everyday food and pair it in unique ways people wouldn’t think of. I taste something and think, Oh my gosh, this would go really well ...
Soba Noodle Salad
Published Dec. 3, 2008
By Jim Pearson, Sous Chef, Rice I love Asian food. All types, especially Thai, such as seafood and pho. I love spice. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I was always surrounded by Asian foods. ...
Gingerbread House
Published Nov. 12, 2008
By Marguerite Grifka, the Starlite. I have always been an avid home cook. I would characterize my food philosophy as using the best, freshest ingredients and highlighting the natural flavors. I try to screw things ...
Seafood Brodo Published Nov. 5, 2008
By Joe Magnanelli, executive chef, Laurel Restaurant. I’m a self-taught cook. I never went to culinary school, even though I worked at some very established ... More Post a comment
Roast Chicken Published Oct. 8, 2008
By Brian Malarkey, Oceanaire Restaurant. I became a chef after a lot of trial and error with other professions. The culinary major came after the ... More Post a comment
“Not So Red” Velvet Cake Published Oct. 1, 2008
By Matt Gordon, Urban Solace. I got into cooking as a way of self-defense growing up. I worked in restaurants in high school and stayed ... More Post a comment
Pesto Lasagna Published Sept. 10, 2008
By Ryan Johnston, executive chef, Whisknladle. Basil Pesto Ingredients: Serves 4–6 10 1/2 oz blanched fresh basil2 oz mortared peeled garlic5 oz grated Parmesan cheese3 ... More Post a comment
Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets Published Sept. 3, 2008
By Martin Gonzalez, executive chef, Acqua Al 2. I really like to cook — at home or at a friend’s house. Even when I’m invited ... More Post a comment
Chile Verde Published Aug. 13, 2008
By Hanis Cavin, Chef de Cuisine, Kensington Grill. I work a lot, usually about 75 hours a week. During “Restaurant Week” I broke 100, so ... More Post a comment
Pasta Sauce with Sausage Published Aug. 6, 2008
By Matt Gardner, owner of Bronx Pizza, Hillcrest. Every Sunday is pasta day, so that’s probably my favorite thing to make. I make my traditional ... More Post a comment
Parkhouse Benedict Published July 9, 2008
by Gilberto Villareal, Chef, Parkhouse Eatery. I like cooking meat with crazy sauces. Sometimes rib-eyes. Sometimes ribs or pork tenderloins with pomegranate balsamic vinaigrette. But ... More Post a comment
Chocolate Mousse Published July 2, 2008
By Paul Niles, executive chef, Thee Bungalow. I have appreciated cooking all of my life. When I was growing up, we sat down and had ... More Post a comment
Spring Vegetable Pasta with Butter and Parmesan Nage Published June 18, 2008
Trey Foshee, executive chef, George’s at the Cove I cook at home just like everyone else cooks at home — I look in the fridge ... More Post a comment
White Asparagus Soup Published June 4, 2008
By Stéphane Voitzwinkler, executive chef, Bertrand at Mister A’s I am from Alsace-Lorraine, which is east of Paris, so I am a country boy. I ... More Post a comment
Oysters Rockefeller Published May 22, 2008
By Deborah Scott, executive chef at Island Prime, Kemo Sabe, and Indigo Grill. I’m from the South, so I love ribs and side dishes like ... More Post a comment
Halibut with Herb Hash Published May 9, 2008
By Christian Graves, executive chef, JSix Restaurant. I like to cook whole things — chickens, ducks, fish. Whatever the boys will eat. If my kids ... More Post a comment
Abbey’s Barbecued Pinto Beans Published Jan. 6, 2005
By Athena Shlemon, Owner/Chef, Abbey's Real Texas Bar-B-Q — Mira Mesa I'm a rice person. Rice and beans are my favorite things to eat. I ... More Post a comment
Cilantro Tuna Published Dec. 30, 2004
By Enoc Guajales, Kitchen Manager, Onami Japanese Restaurant, Escondido This is my own recipe that I created for the restaurant. It can be served as ... More Post a comment
Orrecchiette Alla Barese Published Dec. 23, 2004
This is a typical southern Italian dish served in the winter, and it's one that I personally like. The sausage with the broccoli is common ... More Post a comment
Jambalaya Published Dec. 16, 2004
I chose to share this recipe because it's a good meal for winter weather, and it's simple. It's a quick meal. You can make it ... More Post a comment
Smiling Jack’s Chicken Tortilla Soup Published Dec. 9, 2004
Chicken tortilla soup is an excellent idea for an entrée or side dish, especially for the holidays. It's hearty enough to be a meal. I'm ... More Post a comment
José’s Spicy Chinese Black Bean Sauce Published Dec. 2, 2004
This is an awesome sauce that can be served over scallops or shrimp and linguine. We just used it at a big function at the ... More Post a comment
Penne a la Vodka Published Nov. 24, 2004
We created this recipe here in the restaurant a long time ago and it is our most popular dish. We get calls from people who ... More Post a comment