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Creamy Polenta with Parmigiano-Reggiano

Creamy Polenta with Parmigiano-Reggiano

The term polenta originated from the Latin word meaning “peeled barley” and links to the word ‘pollen’ which means “fine flour.” Polenta is made by grinding corn into fine flour and is sweet in flavor. We can cook the Polenta texture to be creamy and 

Checca

Checca

Checca is a traditional Roman uncooked condiment that I make with a combination of chopped heirloom cherry tomatoes, green olives, garlic, fresh basil, salt, and pepper.

Rob’s Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Rob’s Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Who doesn’t love the perfectly smooth and creamy texture and flavor of mashed potatoes. I like to embellish mine with either dill, chives or caramelized onions. These are perfect with steak, chicken or my Perfect Turkey Meat Loaf, my Grilled Lamb Chops with Balsamic Reduction, 

Smoked Salmon Pizza

Smoked Salmon Pizza

This amazingly decadent breakfast pizza was invented by Wolfgang Puck at his landmark restaurant Spago but has been served at most of his venues. Here pictured with Soft Scrambled Eggs with Chives.

Baked Eggs and Chili

Baked Eggs and Chili

After you make my Turkey Chili Recipe you will most probably have leftovers and here’s the perfect way to use them, making this delicious breakfast dish. Super simple, it is easily and as satisfying as Huevos Rancheros.

Fettuccini Alfredo with Salmon, Broccoli, Roasted Bell Pepper, Pine Nuts and Dill

Fettuccini Alfredo with Salmon, Broccoli, Roasted Bell Pepper, Pine Nuts and Dill

This is my spin on the classic Fettuccini Alfredo, pasta dripping with a creamy, cheese sauce. Broccoli is an ingredient in a number of recipes, but I have added roasted bell peppers for sweetness, I love the flavor of pimentos, the pine nuts to add 

Egg RLK Breakfast Muffins

Egg RLK Breakfast Muffins

We all love this perfect breakfast sandwich, the classic Egg McMuffin, and after directing over 400 commercials for McDonalds, I learned most of their tricks. One of them is using egg corrals to make that circular egg that fits the sandwich perfectly.

Bouillabaisse

Bouillabaisse

This classic French fish stew, with garlicky, creamy rouille toast is a delicate, rich flavored, elegant meal. My cioppino is the Italian version of this dish.

Grilled Marinated Korean Skirt Steak

Grilled Marinated Korean Skirt Steak

This traditional preparation of Korean grilled flank or skirt steak is the perfect blend of Asian flavors and when char grilled, this beef dish is perfection!

Barbecue Dry Rub

Barbecue Dry Rub

This blend of spices rubbed on any meat or chicken and left to marinate before barbecuing, infuses it with sweet, savory, hot and spicy notes that work perfectly when grilled with any barbecue sauce.