Restaurant Recipes

Surf and Turf Pt. 2

Restaurant: Nopalito | San Francisco Bay Area

2/Chestnut Soup, Razor Clams, Sautéed Mushrooms, Caramelized Hazelnuts • Chestnut veloute (Cook 750g sliced onion with 250g butter. Add 3kg chestnuts. Add chicken stock and bouquet garni. Cook. Add cream and season. Mix and pass chinois. Finish with whipped cream.) • Razor clams • Seasonal wild mushroom (Saute and finish with chopped garlic confit, shallot and parsley.) • Caramelized hazelnuts concasse

Surf and Turf Pt. 1

Restaurant: Nopalito | San Francisco Bay Area

Surf ‘n’ Turf 1/ Nebraska Prime Beef Carpaccio, Florida Clam Salad, shaved Foie Gras, Baby Spinach • Beef Carpaccio (Season with olive oil, lemon juice and shaved lemon.) • Fresh clams (Season with olive oil, lemon juice and chopped shallot.) • Blanched diced celery • Baby spinach julienne • Shaved foie gras

Chicken Strogonoff

Restaurant: Via Brasil Steakhouse | Las Vegas

This recipe reflects one of Via Brasil Steakhouse's many popular dishes and may be enjoyed at home as well.

Signature Crab Cakes

Restaurant: Sally's Seafood on the Water | San Diego

Sally's Seafood's signature crab cakes that have become one of their most popular appetizers. Simply prepared, these crab cakes are bursting with natural flavor and will make an impressive appetizer at any party or dinner.

Rigatoni Alla Vodka e Fungi

Restaurant: Firenze Trattoria | San Diego

One of Firenze Trattoria's most prized and popular dishes, Rigatoni alla Vodka e Fungi showcases the ridged tubed pasta and a tasty sauce with a healthy amount of mushrooms and a hint of vodka flavoring. Rigatoni is mostly associated with the cuisine of southern and central Italy and is used with favorite proteins like spicy sausage and chicken. In addition, Baked Stuffed Rigatoni is a fan favorite as well for this versatile pasta. However, this recipe's sauce has a hint of vodka notes embedded into the sauce, a must try for any rigatoni lover.

Steamed Prawns with Fennel Vierge Vinaigrette with a Ricotta Cannelloni

Restaurant: Mistral | San Diego

This dish is very decadent with its ricotta filled Cannelloni and prawns and the fennel adds a hint of licorice to the meal. A dry white wine or a floral beer would add another layer of flavor to this plate. This recipe calls for some precision, but the home cook should be able to pull off this recipe with some ease and with practice could master it.

Chicken Karaage (Shimbashi Style)

Restaurant: Shimbashi Izakaya | San Diego

Chicken Karage is the Japanese style fried boneless chicken, marinated in a delicious blend of soy sauce, cooking sake, mirin, garlic, and ginger. Chicken Karage is a traditional Japanese appetizer that is usually a part of a bento box,a single-portion takeout or home-packed meal common in Japanese cuisine. Chicken Karage is a great appetizer for lunch or dinner.

Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut

Restaurant: Chart House | San Diego

This recipe is a satisfying expression of sweet, sour, spicy, and salty notes all highlighted through fresh seafood and complex flavor combinations. Halibut is a flatfish, has a very low fat content and is a firm white fish. It has a mild flavor and doesn't need a whole lot of seasoning to taste good. You could serve up some peeled asparagus, summer squash or fingerling potatoes with this fish for a nice compliment. Pairing a nice white wine, something slightly dry would work well.

Pacific Fire Shrimp

Restaurant: Peohe's | San Diego

This hot and spicy appetizer will have you licking your fingers and asking for more! Shrimp, rice and a compound butter make up the majority of this simple dish. Add a twist on this recipe with your own spice mix or herbs.

Pere e Gorgonzola

Restaurant: Toast Enoteca & Cucina | San Diego

Toast Enoteca & Cucina has created a delicious appetizer that's simple yet satisfying. The Pere e Gorgonzola is a refreshing pear matched with sugar, Gorgonzola cheese, argula, and honey. Perfect as a stater for lunch or dinner, the Pere e Gorgonzola is easy to make and will satiate your taste buds.