Published on February 14th, 2013 | by Jorge Porras
Seared Duck Breast with Black Lentils, Seared Carrots and a Blackberry Glaze 2 duck breasts, scored 1 cup of dry black lentils 2 cloves of garlic, chopped 4 baby carrots, cut at a bias angle 4 …... Read More →
Published on February 4th, 2013 | by Jorge Porras
Fortune cookies are a true labor of love. The meticulous folding and balance of speed and delicate touch will produce that perfect cookie. Ingredients: 1 egg white ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup of sugar ¼ …... Read More →
Published on January 31st, 2013 | by Jorge Porras
Ingredients: 4 limes, zested and juiced 3 cups of water 3 tablespoons of agave nectar 2 seedless cucumbers, chopped 1/2 cup of fresh mint leaves Instructions: Place ingredients into a blender and buzz until cucumber pieces …... Read More →
Published on January 30th, 2013 | by Jorge Porras
Salmon ceviche is a dish that is so easy to make and needs very little attention. Ceviche is fish that has been cooked in citric acid; it literally cooks itself. You could leave everything to cook …... Read More →
Published on January 29th, 2013 | by Jorge Porras
Lemon Dill Chicken pasta is a filling meal that is simple to put together after a day of class or if you want to impress that special someone with some home cooking. This is a great tasting …... Read More →
Published on January 28th, 2013 | by Jorge Porras
Enchilada verde is one of my favorite mexican dishes, and it’s simple and inexpensive to make. It’s a perfect example of how a simple idea can be one of the best. The enchilada is essentially a …... Read More →
Published on January 22nd, 2013 | by Jorge Porras
Ingredients: 2 cups of milk 2 Tbsp of unsalted butter 4 ½ cups of water 2 cups of quick cooking grits 4 cups or 12 to 13 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese Instructions: Heat water and milk to …... Read More →
Published on January 22nd, 2013 | by Jorge Porras
Ingredients: 1 lb of bacon (thick cut) ½ cup of brown sugar Instructions: Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit, line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lay a wire rack over it. Lay the …... Read More →
Published on January 22nd, 2013 | by Jorge Porras
Recipes: Sweet-cream crepes | Cheddar cheese grits | Glazed bacon I have always associated the cold with breakfast foods; I am not sure why. Maybe it’s the body’s natural incline to develop more insulation, but nothing …... Read More →
Published on February 7th, 2012 | by Jorge Porras
It is not often a place opens up that has a concept that completely takes me by surprise and pulls at my gastronomic heart strings. If you were to tell me there was a restaurant that …... Read More →