Thursday, October 28, 2010

Breakfast of Champions

Weekend Staple

  • 1 Murray's bagel
  • 2 Egg Whites
  • 1 Slice of Kraft American
  • 3 Strips of crispy turkey bacon
  • Sriracha sauce and ketchup
Menu item #1 someday...



Late Night Snack

it's not my best work....but sure tastes good.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Chili Cookoff

Time to get to work.

A little taste of what's to come...

2 Polbano Chili's (Flame Roasted, seeded & peeled)
2 Anaheim Chili's  (Flame Roasted, seeded & peeled)
2 Jalapeno Chili's  (Flame Roasted, seeded & peeled)
1 Habanero  (Flame Roasted, seeded & peeled)
2 Red Bell Peppers chopped
1 Onion chopped
1 head of garlic chopped

1 Lb of ground sirloin
1 lb of sweet italian sausage
1 lb of cubed chuck
1 lb of ground short ribs (I grind my own)

Handful of the following: Chili Pepper, Hot Paprika, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, teaspoon of black pepper, couple pinches of salt, tablespoon of cumin & coriander

1 large bottle of lager (preferably coney island brewed)
1 cup of water
1 cup of stock
(2) 15 oz can's of san marzano tomato sauce
1 tube of tomato paste

Real simple: Sweat out all the vegetables.  Add beef in order (sirloin, cubed beef, sausage, and finally short rib).  Then add seasoning. Should begin to form a paste around vegetables.  Add tomato sauce & paste.  Mix together well. Add stock, water, and finallyl the beer.  Cover in your slow cooker or any large pot and cook it slow & low.  Cook for minimum of 2 hours or however long you like it.

Note - Chili is much better after you cool, refridge and reheat the day after.

Packs a good punch so if you're not into the heat..stay out of the kitchen;)

Enjoy!




Sunday, October 3, 2010

Mixed Berry Scones

Fall has officially landed in Manhattan this weekend.  A brisk 60 degrees and sunny, high winds coming in from the south end, and the smell of ovens all over the West Village being re-energized by the beginning of the season.   Early wake up call this saturday morning as we prepare for couples brunch over at Peter Cooper Village.  I might not be the H.C.I.C. (Head cook in charge) but who am I to come empty handed.

Mixed Berry Scones


  • 4 Cups of All Purpose Flour
  • 2 Tablespoons of Sugar
  • 4 Teaspoons of Baking Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon of Cream of Tarter
  • 1 Egg (separate yolk from whites)
  • 2 cups of half & half or 2% milk
  • 2 cups of mixed berrys
Combine all dry ingredients in a kitchen aid stand mixer.  Stir in milk with egg yolk.  Combine with dry ingredients and mix on low to form a dow.   Using a board, spread an even layer of flour.   Using your hands, knead the dow 5-6 times until well combined.  Form a log with the dow.  Cut in Half.  Flatten each dow ring into a 7 inch circle and add berries.  Knead the dow with berrys to form a large disk.  Cut disk into 2" wedges.  Top each wedge with egg white wash and sprinkle with sugar.

Using a greased sheet pan, lay wedges separating at least 2" apart.  Bake at 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes.

Let cool and serve immediately.