Category Archives: Chef Recipes

cook like david uecke (croque monsieur)

August 13, 2010

I’ve made no secret of my love for L’Albatros. Why would I? This restaurant is simply fantastic. I always leave happy and genuinely enjoy the food (especially the cheese!) and atmosphere (my favorite patio in town). I first tried this sandwich when we went for lunch one day and had Natalie with us. Little Miss [...]

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cook like eric williams (braised beef brisket)

July 28, 2010

food and wine pairings, guacamole recipeThe chef pairings might just be my husband’s favorite series on the blog to date. We (I) try to make most of the dishes at home, and he knows this. And when I told Jamie what Eric Williams, chef/owner of Momochoprovided, he quickly followed up with a request for immediate trial. [...]

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cook like rocco (lamb burgers)

July 17, 2010

Regular readers know I’m a huge fan of chef Rocco Whalen of Fahrenheit. With that personality of his and infectious passion for our city, how can you not be? And now I have two more reasons: his recipe for lamb burgers and some fun random bits of quirkiness he shares with us at the end of this [...]

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cook like ellis cooley

June 19, 2010

If you have been to AMP150, then you know this chef. He’s been making quite an impression since coming to Cleveland – and that’s not easy given that he’s running a restaurant inside the airport Marriott. I’ve only been once (so far) and was truly impressed (and admittedly wrong to prejudge). I’m also impressed with [...]

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cook like rocco whalen

May 19, 2010

I simply adore Rocco Whalen. And it’s not because he’s a talented chef or that Fahrenheit is one of our favorites (had another fabulous dinner a few weeks ago with some lovely ladies, try the seared sea scallops and sinfully good Kobe beef sliders, which Rocco let us sample), but because his passion for his [...]

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cinco de mayo recipes from eric williams

April 30, 2010

Cinco de Mayo on the brain? Or are you like me and crave/cook/eat Mexican constantly? In continuing with our ‘cook like local chefs’ series sponsored by Heinen’s, Eric Williams, chef/owner of Momocho (the absolute best modern Mexican around – seriously) shares an easy dish for what I’m sure is one of his favorite holidays. And [...]

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cook like steve schimoler

April 20, 2010

Home ec meets shop class.
According to Steve Schimoler, chef/owner of the wonderful  Crop Bistro & Bar, this dish is a super summertime appetizer, and can be easily prepared a day ahead. He shares that a Causa is basically a potato salad, but with different twists and presentations. Before you start this recipe, you will [...]

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cook like matt harlan

April 16, 2010

Chef Matt Harlan, aka Chatty, might be one of the friendliest people I’ve ever met. We’ve been fans of his since he was head chef at Lolita, and he continues to impress at Bar Symon. He’s just one of the good guys – and he’s a great chef, too – which makes me like him [...]

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bake like wendy thompson

April 9, 2010

I first became familiar with Wendy Thompson when she was the pastry chef at the old Dante in Valley View. One bite of her peanut butter chocolate crunch bar and we were hooked. She can now be found at her shop in Tremont, A Cookie and A Cupcake. I’ve served these cupcakes at various events [...]

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cook like dante boccuzzi

April 5, 2010

How good do these recipes sound? Chef Dante Boccuzzi, whose Tremont restaurant, Dante, opened several months ago after closing in Valley View, shares two spring-time favorites with readers. Personally, I can’t wait to make either dish – especially the lamb!
Confit of lamb & spring garlic w/ preserved lemons & watercress

Ingredients:
6 oz. lamb shoulder
1 tsp. [...]

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