The Four Seasons always has exceptional chefs and cuisine. The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in Hawaii is no exception. Chef Angela Kenyon at the Beach Tree Restaurant created this Lilikoi Lobster Salad.  It’s one of the most popular items on the menu, according to Executive Chef Nick Mastrasusa. Since the Lilikoi fruit can only be found […]

Grilled Halibut and Mango & Tomato Citrus Salsa is a healthy, quick recipe for an easy dinner. This is especially good with vine ripened tomatoes during the summer. SERVES:  4 INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lbs fresh halibut Garlic infused olive oil or just plain olive oil DIRECTIONS The halibut can be brushed with extra virgin olive […]

  The Four Seasons Hualalai is located  in a paradise setting on the Big Island of Hawaii. One of the rising stars at the ocean side Beach Tree restaurant, under the creative eye of Chef Nick Mastrascusa, is Angela Kenyon. She puts a creative spin on the traditional caprese salad by adding grilled marinated steak. The restaurant […]

Fresh, wild grilled salmon with citrus salsa verde on the barbecue is the perfect summer meal, especially caught by our dinner guests of honor. Of course, nothing beats any kind of seafood grilled by my friend, Fred. He is the master of the barbecue. Combine the salmon with great friends, and it’s the perfect recipe […]

  Want a guaranteed over the top delicious green salad? Try this recipe from Canlis Restaurant in Seattle, Washington. It is fantastic. I remember reading many years ago that this salad was named the best salad in the country. This just might be true. Try it and see what you think! SERVES:  4 to 6 INGREDIENTS […]

Photo Courtesy Wolfgang Puck   Wolfgang Puck’s food is creative, beautifully presented, healthy and easy to prepare. Try this chicken recipe with garlic and fresh parsley next time you want to impress your family or friends. SERVES  4 INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breast halves, boneless, skin-on12 cloves garlic, peeled1/4 cup Italian parsley leavesSaltground white pepper2 tablespoons […]

      If you really want to impress your friends, serve fresh, Dungeness crab at your next party. A delicacy from the Pacific coast and particularly the Pacific Northwest, most people have never tried it. Named after a small town and the shallow bay inside the Dungeness Spit on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington […]

    David Ravandi creates another great cocktail with Uno Dos Tres Tequila, otherwise known as 1 2 3 Tequila. This one is perfect for the holidays. Festive red and green, it is the perfect party drink.  I particularly love the design of the bottles, with each one depicting an ancient myth behind the 100% […]

    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 […]

At Villa d’Este, it’s  natural to wonder what the favorite risotto is of the executive chef, affectionately known as the “King of Risotto.” I loved reading about the Risotto With Spring Vegetables that is also one of the hotel favorites,  and evidently that of Pope Paul II as well. Chef Parolari and Jean Salvadore share […]