This is the recipe for Thomas Keller’s favorite, simple roast chicken recipe (or Mon Poulet Roti) that is served at Bouchon. If you want to watch Chef Keller demonstrating his techniques, be sure to watch the video on this blog. SERVINGS: 2 – 4 INGREDIENTS One 2- to 3-pound farm-raised chicken Kosher […]
Enjoy this easy to make “Risotto al Limone con Scampi,” courtesy of Villa d’Este’s Executive Chef Luciano Parolari – otherwise known in Italy as the “King of Risotto.” Olympic gold medal ice-skating champion, Kristi Yamaguchi, and her hockey star husband, Brett Hedican, honeymooned at Villa d’Este. They loved all the seafood risottos, but loved this […]
This is an easy, elegant risotto with artichokes recipe that was Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner’s favorite at Villa d’Este on fabulous Lake Como, when they first traveled to Italy in the 1950’s. Chef Parolari shares the Verandah Restaurant’s secret recipe for “Risotto can Carciofi.” SERVES 4 to 6 INGREDIENTS 6 artichoke hearts […]
If you love yellowtail, you will love this appetizer recipe that is a signature dish from Okada Restaurant at Wynn Resort in Las Vegas. INGREDIENTS Slice Hamachi 2.5 inches long thin sliced sashimi into 5 pieces. Place sashimi pieces on the plate. Place I piece of tiny cilantro leaf on each sashimi slice and […]
The combination of fresh ginger and mint muddled with ginger liqueur makes this a great signature cocktail. The drink was created by Edgar Dudino at Okada Restaurant at Wynn Resort in Las Vegas. Bartender Donny Bishop added a slight variation, so try this on your guests next time you have a party. INGREDIENTS 6 […]
I first tried Wolfgang Puck’s Chinois Chicken Salad many decades ago and it remains one of my favorites. It’s the perfect choice any time of year, when you want a healthy salad entree with a wonderful combination of flavors and ingredients. SERVES 4 as appetizers or 2 as entree INGREDIENTS Chinese Mustard Vinaigrette 2 teaspoons dry Chinese […]
Four Season’s George V head bartender, Johann Burgos, was kind enough to answer some questions guests might ask directly, if lucky enough to be enjoying a Parisian nightcap at Le Bar with Johann on duty. Q Please share with us a memorable story during your tenure as head bartender. A memorable story between […]