Quinoa salpicon salad tossed with fresh cucumber, tomato, mint, and parsley in a zesty lime-chile vinaigrette. A bright, protein-rich Latin American side dish served cold.
Stir-fried scallops with snow peas in a light miso and garlic sauce thickened with arrowroot. A quick, clean-flavored seafood stir-fry ready in 15 minutes.
Lightning-fast beef and sea scallop stir-fry with garlic, ginger, scallions, and red pepper flakes in peanut oil. From wok to plate in under a minute.
Mushroom turnovers in a cream cheese pastry with a sauteed mushroom-cream filling and optional sherry. An elegant make-ahead appetizer that freezes well before baking.
Classic French quiche Lorraine with a buttery pate brisee crust, bacon and Swiss cheese baked in a scalded-cream custard seasoned with nutmeg and chives. The original quiche, no spinach or tomatoes in sight.
Fettuccine tossed with a no-cook tomato, basil, and yogurt sauce. A light summer pasta that skips the cream and comes together while the noodles boil.
Asian-inspired plum salad dressing made with plum baby food, soy sauce, five spice powder, and garlic. A fat-free, no-cook dressing ready in minutes.
Lightened cream of cauliflower soup that swaps heavy cream for nonfat dry milk and a touch of flour. Silky, low-fat, and ready in 35 minutes with a whisper of nutmeg and lemon.
Crustless carrot and cheddar quiche baked in a water bath for a silky, custard-like texture. Made with skim milk and grated carrots for a lighter take on quiche.
Salmon pate made with fresh salmon, whitefish, white wine, cream, and warm spices, baked in a water bath until silky smooth. An elegant make-ahead appetizer for crackers or toast.
Once he perfected his Extra Crispy he had customers who wanted it to be spicy and bold so he created his Hot and Spicy Chicken. Here is his original recipe which has changed a bit in this day and age. It comes frozen and is cooked frozen and not prepared fresh in many stores.
Korean-style hot chili beef soup with braised beef, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, green onions, garlic, and toasted sesame seeds in a rich, spicy broth. Slow-simmered for deep flavor.
Cajun seafood creole with shrimp and crab simmered in a basil-laced tomato sauce with cayenne and white pepper. Spooned over peppery rice for a Louisiana classic that's ready in 40 minutes.
Healthy turkey burgers bulked up with sauteed onion, celery, and garlic, bound with cracker crumbs and egg white. Low-fat, water-sauteed vegetables keep the patties moist without added oil.
Fennel and potato puree broiled with Parmesan and bread crumbs until golden. A creamy, anise-scented side dish that upgrades mashed potatoes with pureed fennel and a crispy gratin topping.
Light vegetable eggplant soup with carrots, celery, turnips, and canned tomatoes in chicken broth, seasoned with basil, thyme, and oregano. A clean, brothy soup ready in 40 minutes.