Restaurant Recipes

Gorgonzola, Artichoke, and Ham Strata

Restaurant: Crest Cafe | San Diego

A modern and fresh casserole that your mother probably doesn't make. Use only the freshest ingredients to bring out all the flavors in this unique Chef Ruben Medina signature dish.


Not Your Grandma's Chicken Pot Pie

Restaurant: Crest Cafe | San Diego

This spin on a classic dish uses a spicy white wine gravy and other southwestern ingredients. This recipe uses a regular pastry crust, but if you'd like it to taste more like a Crest Cafe original, you can substitute a lemon pastry crust.


Lobster Bisque with Sweet Gulf Shrimp and Tomatoes

Restaurant: Moshulu Restaurant | Philadelphia

A warm, hearty seafood soup, this bisque brings the ocean's bounty to your table.


The Whole Chicken

Restaurant: Foundation Room | Las Vegas

This recipe is for a whole chicken and is a great entree to make for any occasion. It serves two generous portions; great for a romantic dinner for two or a family dinner at home with accompaniments. Not only does the recipe create a delicious poultry plate, but the ingredients are nutritious as well, with diced onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, and mushrooms, just to name a few. Using the whole chicken allows picky chicken eaters to enjoy their favorite parts of the bird. With simply prepared ingredients masterfully mixed into a wonderful combination of textures and flavors, The Whole Chicken is bound to be a repeated recipe!


Clams Casino

Restaurant: The Saloon | Philadelphia

A classic Italian recipe, Clams Casino has enjoyed a long history of happy diners with its flavorful seasoning and has been making appetizers more exciting for over 100 years.


Lemon Mousse Cake

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

A family recipe. Light citrus mousse atop a ladyfinger crust finished with orange compote.


Chipotle and Sweet Corn Butter

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

Delicious butter you can't get enough of. Hints of sweet and tangy with a spicy finish; an addictive start to your meal when served with warm dinner rolls.


Dungeness Crab Sticky Rice With X.O. Sauce

Restaurant: Buddakan | Philadelphia

A long time house favorite at Buddakan, Dungeness Crab Sticky Rice takes a well-known Chinese dish – stir fried rice – and takes it to the next level for sophisticated palates. Because of the delicate texture of crab meat, it is best to prepare this dish one serving at a time to prevent overcooking the crab. X.O. Sauce, a spicy seafood-based sauce, is available at gourmet food stores and Asian groceries.


Lobster Pot Pie

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

The decadent version of an old favorite. Canadian Lobster meat cooked to perfection in a rich lobster and roasted vegetable Ragout, baked under golden brown puff pastry.


Dungeness Crab Cakes

Restaurant: One Market Restaurant | San Francisco Bay Area

Created by Chef Mark Dommen, One Market's Dungeness Crab Cakes have become one of the restaurant's most sought after appetizers. Incorporating scallops with a variety of seasonings and fresh crab meat make the perfect starter for any dinner occasion. It's no surprise Chef Dommen was applauded for serving one of the best dishes at the SF Chefs Food Wine Festival.