A good friend of mine, Tim Burton, is a syrup maker. His pure maple syrup is really tasty. But, recently he has been creating infused versions that are flavored in distillery barrels. I tasted his Jamaican Rum version and had to make a frozen custard with it. This recipe is really versatile...you can certainly use [...]
Years ago, my friend Andy Avalos, meteorologist for NBC Chicago, shared his wife's pumpkin soup recipe with me. It's been a favorite ever since. There are simple ingredients in this soup but they come together beautifully, especially with the toasted pine nuts and croutons on top. As with all of my spicy recipes, you can [...]
In 2007 The US Congress actually decreed that September is now National Bourbon Heritage Month. With the great history of bourbon making in this country, I think it was a great move. And, in honor of National Bourbon Heritage Month, I got together with a few of my buddies at Marty's Martini Bar, a great [...]
Coming from Texas, I love my beef chili. It's thick, rich, spicy, and has no beans. But, occasionally, I do like to mix it up and experiment with other types. I created this chicken version because I wanted to see if I could infused a bit of smokey flavor to the chicken before putting it [...]
Fresh summer salads are always a cool option for dinning on a hot evening. This mediterranean potato salad is easy to prepare using simple ingredients, can be made in advance, and makes a colorful presentation. The original recipe came from my friend Marcus Riley. Mediterranean Potato Salad serves 4-6 Ingredients 2 lbs Red Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" [...]
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