July 4th recipes added by professional chefs

crab and cream cheese enchiladas

Crab and cream cheese enchiladas are a soft, warm ,creamy ,delicious ,and spicy variation to a beef enchiladas…

Caribbean Shrimp

Plank Grilled Salmon

My Plank Grilled Salmon literally takes no more than ten minutes to cook and is seriously the best salmon you’ll ever taste. You can use any type of…

Dungeness Crab, Artichoke, Green Chili & Parmesan Dip

Howie's Dungeness crab, artichoke, green chili and parmesan dip was pitted against Chef Greg Alauzen's black…

TiraMiSù ExtraOrdinario cake

Swooning over a sumptuously spirited gourmet Italian TiraMiSù. Fluffy, creamy and possessing a lighter velvety texture than most versions. The…

Cajun Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce

I am surprised more folks haven't tried this. I have been asked for this recipe more times than I can remember.…

Cauliflower Cheese Pie

Be creative with your cheese choice.....

Uncle Sidney's Red Beans

There are two ways to go here: smoked meats (sausage, rib tips, neck bones, ham, country bacon), OR pickled meat. Either way, you'll obtain a rich…

Layered tomato, grilled eggplant and buffalo mozzarella, basil-scented

A recipe for your first meal ... the terrace! It requires a certain…

Black Cherry Crumble

I originally saw Paula Deen make her version of this dish and I came up with a couple of really good modifications which folks have liked when I…

Texas Chuck Wagon Chili (with Venison or Beef)

I originally made this with chuck roasts that I would trim out and dice into 1/4 inch cubes. Yes, you will…

Raspberry Chicken

Creole Pickle Meat

Folks ask if they can use smoked sausage, andouille sausage, ham, smoked butt and all kinds of other meats. The answer is, sure - its a free…

Granny Smith's Apple Pandowdy

Makes your eyes bug out & your stomach say "Howdy!" Fusion can be confusin', so let's get back to an ol' timey American dessert, not found on menus…

Best Blueberry Bread Pudding with Lemoncello Sauce

This is cooking school 101. Easy - and impressive, which takes it to graduate school! Besides, I also have…