Recipes rated by Dean Grason

Green Chicken Chili

This isn't your thick beans and meat sort of chili, but it is absolutely delicious. Think a cross between a soup and a traditional chili. It's…

Tri-tip marinade

This is a great dry rub for tri tip. I just made it for a recent party and the tri tip vanished.

Roasted Carmelized Tomatoes

This is a delicious way to serve ripe, juicy summer tomatoes. Roasting them reduces the tomato liquid to a glaze. They are delicious with any…

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

This is one of those dishes that I have to order every single time I go to Chinatown and see them on the menu. I love the crunch of the lettuce,…

Tuna Conserva with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Capers and Bread

Not to be confused with thick Sicilian caponeta made with eggplant, Neopolitan caponeta originated with local…

Cauliflower in Cast Iron Pot

This dish can be used as a main or a side - would also be a great item to take to a party or a pot luck. Your friends won't be disappointed. If…

Country Thyme

The beauty of this cocktail, beyond its refreshing flavor, is threefold: it is simple to prepare yet appears very esoteric (it’s a blueberry…

Madras Curry Fried Chicken

Serve with a fresh green salad. The chicken may also be served room temperature or cold for picnics. In the summer, ratatouille is also a wonderful…

Frittata

Truffle-crusted Beef Tenderloin

You'll want to serve this dish immediately after it's cooked over haricot verts with a truffle Madeira sauce.