Parmesan sweet potato fries are a classic side dish in many modern restaurant kitchens. Ever wonder why commercial sweet potato fries (even the frozen ones) have a crispy breading? The starch in sweet potatoes is different than a regular potato. When baked or fried they …

Chicken Udon Noodle Soup is comfort food. It is so simple and nourishing with rich basic flavors it makes a great remedy for colds or just a cold and rainy day. It has such a clean flavor profile it is even great with kids. Restaurants …

Chimichurri is such a legendary thing that it almost seems mysterious to many. It has the perception of being something difficult to make and only enjoyed on special occasions at a steak house or high end restaurant. While that may be true for many Chefs …

Vegan Quinoa Broccoli Soup should really be named “anything goes” soup or “whatever you have” soup. The reality is we have made this soup hundreds of times in restaurants and the ingredients have never been exactly the same, but every time it is delicious. How …

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 …

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 …

Chicken Tinga is a classic delicacy in Mexico. This healthy low carb dish is protein heavy and low fat. It has a great balance of hot and cold, spicy and cooling, cooked and fresh textures and flavors. It eats like a bridge between an entree …

These pineapple almond muffins are so light and delicate with the perfect amount of sweetness. They can be enjoyed for breakfast but have just enough sugar to go for a nice after dinner treat as well. In either case they won’t last long! The tartness …

Breakfast Tacos are such an institution. They’re so easy to put together and transform humble scrambled eggs into something phenomenal. There are so many variations on what goes into them, we put together a recipe here that goes with the classics. The ingredients you can’t …

Spicy Feta Olive Dip is sooooo addictive! When you whip it up it’s hard to not start snacking on it immediately. It’s so tasty it will have even the non olive eaters believers in no time. And best yet it’s very versatile and easy to …