Star Crab Cakes

Back in 1984 I was asked by some celebrities that I was cooking for if I ever have eaten at Stars Restaurant in San Francisco. My reply was not yet, but after hearing about the chef in charge and his new style fusion food menu I knew it would not be long before I would be there in the flesh.     Stars were noted as being the birthplace of New American Cuisine. The restaurant was an instant sensation and quickly became the top-grossing restaurant for years. Chef Jeremiah Tower and his posse of celebrity chefs like Wolfgang Puck became the pioneers of California...

Roasted Beets w/ Bartlett Pear and Pink ...

Roasted Beets w/ Bartlett Pear and Pink Lady Apple Fresh Mint w/a Raspberry Balsamic and Olive Oil Vinaigrette. I first roast off the pears apples and beets and then peeled the beets under cold water. This stops the cooking and makes the red colour a lot more easy to cleanup. The apples and pears are just roasted enough to wrinkle up the skin. Roast the beets till tender. 375 is a good oven temperature. Once peeled and diced add some fresh mint leaves, salt pepper and a splash of Raspberry Balsamic dressing 1 part to 3 parts of virgin olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon raw honey....

Butter Chicken So Good!

  Butter Chicken So Good! This Indian lady Bijul “meaning lightning flash!” I once met while working a catering operation to feed a soccer team was one heck of chef from the Punjab. She came to BC with her sister and soon made a good hire with extensive Indo fare knowledge she once cooked and served up a huge number of meals daily at a large mosque Temple. Her simple approach to simple food was very well prepared and thought out right to the last ingredient. I personally liked the butter chicken she once served our staff and said she was taught by a...