Author Archives: Chef Don

Roasted Turkey

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Chef Don

Thanksgiving! Although I usually do a whole duck on Thanksgiving, Yesterday I tested this guy out and here is what I came up with. Ingredient: one 13 Pound turkey thawed 1/4 Cup dried basil 1/4 Cup kosher salt 1/4 Cup fresh black pepper 1 … Continue reading →

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Prime Rib Roast

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Chef Don

Good one for when you have a large group at the house. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New years etc… It is a little pricey so take care to not over cook it! Invest in a thermo probe (meat thermometer). Ingredients: One 8 to … Continue reading →

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Good Ole’ Pot Roast

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Chef Don

Although this will not cook in 20 minutes. Its very quick to get ready the night before, and cook in a crock pot while your out doing whatever it is you do. Ingredients: 1 Three to five pound chuck roast … Continue reading →

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Tilapia with warm Vegetable salad

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Chef Don

You can use any fish you have access to for this recipe. If you are land locked frozen fish would work as well. I do prefer a white fish with a low oil content. Ingredients: 4 Tilapia fillets (or similar) 4 oz Fresh green … Continue reading →

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Turkey Cranberry and Cashew Salad

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Chef Don

This recipe is good on a bed of mixed greens or on toasted wheat bread. Healthy and light. Ingredients: 8 oz Diced turkey breast 1/4 Cup diced red onion 1/2 Cup mayonnaise 1/4 Cup dried cranberries 1/8 Cup cashews toasted 1 … Continue reading →

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Seared Chicken Breast with Tomato Garlic Sauce

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Chef Don

Quick chicken breast recipe. Great with sautéed spinach and pasta. Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless 5oz chicken breasts 2 Tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and fresh pepper 2 Roma tomatoes 2 Cloves garlic 1/2 bunch of Cilantro 1 Cup chicken stock 1 … Continue reading →

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One pot chili

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Chef Don

Quick chili. You could of course go on this one for hours, adding this and that. But for a quick and easy chili this is a good recipe. Ingredients: 1.5 lbs  Ground beef 1 Yellow onion chopped 1 Green bell pepper … Continue reading →

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One pot chicken “pot roast”

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Chef Don

Quick and easy family meal. Good on a cold day. You can finish the dish with fresh chopped herbs if you would. Ingredients: 4 Chicken breasts skinless 4 Baby red potatoes cut into wedges 4 Peeled carrots chopped 2 Ears … Continue reading →

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Grilled Portabella Goat Cheese and Vegetable stacks

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Chef Don

These stack make a great side dish or as a vegetarian entrée. Yield: 4 stacks: Ingredients: 4 large portabella mushrooms 1 red onion 1 large tomato 8 oz goat cheese 2 oz chopped chives 2 cloves chopped garlic 2 zucchini … Continue reading →

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Smoked Salmon New Potatoes

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Chef Don

Quick and easy appetizer for when your friends surprise you and just show up hungry. Ingredients: 12 baby red potatoes 3 oz smoked salmon 1/4 cup  Fennel 1/2 tablespoon lime juice 1/8 cup plain yogurt Preparation: Boil potatoes in salt … Continue reading →

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