04 May O-Hitashi: Mini Spinach Towers
O-Hitashi is a traditional dish served in Japan. The term refers to any fresh vegetable that has been lightly boiled and made into a salad....
Author: Chef Mark Tafoya
27 Mar Avocado Crème Shrimp
The creamy texture of a ripe avocado creates the perfect “glaze” for these coconut rum marinated shrimp. This slightly sweet twist on grilled shrimp will add a delicious start to any special meal....
07 Mar Shrimp & Avocado Canapés
These hors d’oeuvres are simple to make, but offer a lovely presentation for your entertaining. Seafood and avocado complement each other perfectly, and here they are accented with a touch of dill. This recipe is featured in our Gilded Fork: Entertaining at Home cookbook....
19 Feb New Orleans Red Beans & Rice
This traditional New Orleans dish is the perfect accompaniment to a spicy Gumbo, and is even better the next day, after the flavors have had time to meld....
16 Feb Mardi Gras Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
Nothing says Mardi Gras like a good Cajun meal....
15 Feb Winter Celebration Meals
February has always been a month of extreme differences for me. It can be a long, cold, miserable month, despite being the shortest of the year; snowstorms, blustery winds and staying indoors for most of the month can give us cabin fever....