On it’s own French toast or pain perdu as it is called in France, is a classic worth celebrating. There have been many iterations by chefs all over the world. We like to celebrate the fall with apple cider french toast and the apples and …

This easy recipe for Miso Avocado Soup is light, quick, and healthy. There are variations on this staple all throughout the world. This recipe is a chefs favorite pick me up quick meal in busy kitchens. Restaurants often have batches of miso broth on hand …

Orange sesame chicken is such a standard take out classic. It’s a very simple dish with few ingredients. That being said it is a recipe that most home cooks and even a lot of chefs are intimidated by for no reason. The secret to making …

Chilaquiles are a classic dish in Mexico. Although they are often associated with breakfast they can be enjoyed for any meal. They are quite simple to make and you can add any number of favorites to make them to your tastes! What are Chilaquiles? Chilaquiles …

Spend time in any modern European style restaurant kitchen and you will hear a lot of banter about how chefs make mashed potatoes. The recipe is as time tested and contested as it is classic. There are variances and disputes, sometimes heated arguments of passion …

Pan Roasted Cider Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples is as fall as the changing of the leaves. Although it can be enjoyed all winter you see the dish on chefs’ menus in many high end restaurants. The flavors encapsulate the chilly nights of fall. They …

Potato hash is synonymous with the all American breakfast. It’s a standard on many diner menus and in breakfast cafes. There is something very comforting in a nice warm and crispy potato hash. In recent years however, chefs have adapted variations that make the lonely …

Reuben patty melt burgers are the perfect marriage of two great sandwiches. In this recipe we took the eponymous Reuben Sandwich and combined it with the best qualities of a freshly made burger. Best of all this is something that is very easy to make …

Turkey and White Bean Chile is a surprisingly powerful version of its cousin the classic made with beef and pinto beans. Of course there are a thousand versions of chile, even meatless or beanless. We love this version that has been made popular in restaurants …

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with coconut milk conjure up aromas of fall meals. They have a homey, sweet, down to earth flavor. They are very complex, with sensations of anise, caramel, and best of all marshmallow. They are so naturally sweet they can almost be eaten …