Restaurant Recipes
Murg Curry
Restaurant: India Palace | San Diego
This traditional North Indian dish features chicken cooked with a spicy curry sauce. It is a one-pot dish that is quick and easy to prepare and results in a flavorful meal--simply serve alongside white basmati rice.White Truffle Mac & Cheese
Restaurant: Gaslamp Strip Club | San Diego
While the White Truffle Mac and Cheese is a mere side dish at the Gaslamp Strip Club--where steaks take center stage--the dish can certainly hold its own as a main course. Rich and creamy, with the unmistakable aroma of truffles, this decadent creation is a surprisingly easy dish to prepare.Tortilla Española
Restaurant: Cafe Sevilla | San Diego
Tortilla Española is perhaps the quintessential Spanish tapa. The simple combination of eggs and potatoes is surprisingly satisfying. Cafe Sevilla's version is garnished with marinated mushrooms, chives, and roasted red peppers, giving the dish a festive presentation.Shrimp Ajillo
Restaurant: Cafe Sevilla Long Beach | Los Angeles
Executive Chef Nora Ramos prepares this classic Spanish tapa nightly at Cafe Sevilla Long Beach. She marinates the raw shrimp prior to cooking them, but unmarinated shrimp will work at home. There are numerous versions of this recipe and only your imagination will limit this dish. Substitute Spanish chorizo for chili de arbol if you'd like the color and less of the spice. You can serve this over a bed of rice or pair with a dry white wine as well.Billy Weaver's Cream of Mushroom Soup
Restaurant: Friday Saturday Sunday | Philadelphia
This cream of mushroom soup is one of Friday Saturday Sunday's best known dishes, and is a respected tradition among restaurant staff. It can be found on the first course menu.Steamed Ginger Chicken with Sizzling Sesame Oil and Crispy Mango Broccoli Slaw
Restaurant: Verandah | Las Vegas
Executive Chef Michael Goodman offers this flavorful dish at the Verandah in the Four Seasons Hotel. It an easy and festive dish to prepare for any occasion. Instead of cider vinegar use rice vinegar and some Sriracha to spice up this slaw. Shrimp could also be a substitute for the meat involved. If you're looking for a vegetarian option, use tofu or portobello mushrooms. This is a great summer dish because it being as light as it is.Pollo Balsamico
Restaurant: Bellini Grill | Philadelphia
So tender you can cut it with a fork, this melt-in-your-mouth poultry dish is made with all- natural, organic chicken, as well as Chef Jimmy Daku's 12-year-old Balsamic Reduction, which makes the dish very unique. However, If preparing this dish at home, a more accessible balsamic reduction can be substituted and Daku's creative combination of sugar, spices, vegetables, chicken stock and organic chicken will still be unforgettably delectable. Additionally, this recipe boasts the benefit of not having to sacrifice the entire day. This dish only takes 15-20 minutes to prepare.Fall River Clam Chowder
Restaurant: Emeril's New Orleans Fish House | Las Vegas
At Emeril's New Orlean's Fish House, Chef Jean Paul Labadie reproduces a classic Emeril's recipe, which was first shared in the book "Emeril's TV Dinners" in 1998. While this is orignally just clams, feel free to add mussels as well and even substitute smoked ham cubes instead of bacon. Make sure the clam shells are clean and free of dirt and sand. Do the same for mussels by removing the "beard" and making sure the sea creatures close when handled. If the mussel or clam doesn't close, there's a good chance it could be dead. Toss them in the garbage if they aren't alive.Salmon Mugnier
Restaurant: La Famiglia | Philadelphia
This family recipe, courtesy of Chef Gino Sena, is a classic example of the simple yet elegant northern Italian fare served at La Famiglia. The philosophy behind such straightforward yet delicious fare is that the fresh, quality ingredients should showcase themselves. The fish and the use of lemon and olive oil prove staples of the Mediterranean diet, while the addition of butter adds a bit of dining opulence, making it an extraordinary dish that is still practical for making and enjoying at home. Because this recipe can just as easily be made for one or for five people, use it for effortless yet impressive entertaining, or just to entertain yourself.Atlantic Salmon (or Halibut) Filet in Veracruzana Sauce
