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The Ninth Day of Cranberries: Cranberry Port Sorbet and Hokey Pokey Cranberry...
From Chef Cathy Harokopis I tend to hate the abbreviation speak that is used with twitter and texting….but OMG this is just really OOTW. (I made that one up…out of this world!) Cranberries and port...
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Ask the Chef – How long can I safely leave up my Thanksgiving buffet?
Dear Chef Dan, For years, we have left our Sunday and holiday meals out on the counter all day long, encouraging grazers throughout the day. I know that this isn’t the best practice but no one has ever...
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Notes From The Chef’s Wife – Top Tip for Thanksgiving: Pre-Prep
Make lists: guest list, shopping lists, menu – including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, household chores, table/bar/buffet settings, seating plan, cooking schedule, decor Make ahead and freeze...
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The Tenth Day of Cranberries: Steak with Cranberry Sauce
This was downright fabulous! The sauce really complimented the meaty char on the steak. I chose to pan sear the steaks inside in my trusty cast iron skillet instead of on the grill. Several tips for a...
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Brining
Brining adds a lot of moisture and flavor to your turkey. Here are the steps: Two days before your meal, unwrap the frozen bird and place in a tub big enough to submerge the turkey. Add enough water...
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The Eleventh Day of Cranberries: Roasted Pears Stuffed with Blue Cheese,...
When dried cranberries came on the scene a few years ago, we all found creative ways to use them. One of the best is in a salad, especially a mixed green salad with fruit such as pear or apple, nuts,...
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Gravy 101
Nothing says Thanksgiving like a delicious turkey gravy made from the drippings of the bird. It is easy, if you follow this step-by step procedure. There is no “magic” amount of anything in this...
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The Twelfth Day of Cranberries: Classic Cranberry Sauce – The Classic Recipe...
From Chef Cathy Harokopis I always cook fresh cranberry sauce – never from the can. One Thanksgiving when my kids were younger they asked for the cranberries, from the can, that had the stripes. They...
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Cocktails & Canapes: Porter Float and Thanksgiving Pie
Scoop Haagen Dazs Vanilla Bean (or your favorite top grade vanilla) ice cream into a frosty beer mug and top with a few tablespoons of creamy porter or stout. Garnish with berries and mint and you have...
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The Right Gift Certificate Can Make an Absolutely Wonderful Gift!
How About Cooking Classes at The Seasoned Chef and Culinary Services at The Gourmet Spoon? Surprise your favorite foodie – or aspiring foodie – with a Gift Certificate for cooking classes and...
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Cocktails & Canapes: Pear Cocktail
From Chef Cathy Harokopis I do not like sweet cocktails. Give me a tart Margarita and I am happy! Most of the pear cocktails I have tasted were very sweet and usually had some of the winter spices –...
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Cocktails & Canapes: Blue Cheese and Walnut Crackers with Quick Pear, Shallot...
From Chef Cathy Harokopis Making your own crackers sounds rather daunting, but honestly they are very easy and super tasty. These are great alone or with a sweet/savory spread, such as a Pear and...
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Ask the Chef – Paella
Hi Dan -my son Mike and I had a great time in the class last Monday nite! Our bread pudding was da bomb and he really enjoyed making pasta and learning how to poach an egg, quail or chicken!!!!!...
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Reduce Acidity in Canned Tomato Products
To reduce acidity and increase overall quality of flavor, whenever you are making a marinara or a Bolognese, start by putting all of your canned tomato products in a large heavy-bottomed, non-reactive...
View ArticleChicken Paillards with Clementine Salsa
Clementines are now at their seasonal peak. Try this colorful, deliciously simple recipe that is special enough for any gathering! 4 5-oz. chicken breast halves 4 clementines, peeled, diced (about 1...
View ArticleThe Calendar for the Winter 2014 Session is Finally Off the Prep Table!
And do we have an impressive and exciting line-up of classes scheduled! It’s not easy getting 26 extraordinarily busy and stressed out ‘at-the-top-of their-game’ chefs to take time out of their...
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Cocktails & Canapes: Crab & Coconut Dip with Spicy Lime Pita Chips Served...
These recipes sound a bit incongruous right now with the frigid temperatures and snow-covered-everything. That is precisely why I am craving a bit of a taste of the islands… The Crab and Coconut Dip is...
View ArticleAsk the Chef: Marinating Shrimp
Hi Chef Dan, I want to have a marinated shrimp for an appetizer. What is the maximum it can be marinated. I’ve done it for too long with pineapple juice {that} ruined the shrimp. I would like to make...
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Ask the Chef – Request for The Perfect Caesar Salad
Dan, I took your fundamentals class a couple of years ago and it included the Caesar salad. I’m traveling and would like to prepare it for my hosts tomorrow, but unfortunately can’t remember the exact...
View ArticleNew England Clam Chowder
This brutal weather freeze calls for comforting hot food and is best enjoyed in front of a roaring fire. We suggest this classic chowdah recipe. 4 tablespoons butter 3-4 slices bacon, diced 2 medium...
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