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Michael was fortunate to have been born in a diverse family. His family consisted of many different cultures. Most members learned the family recipes at a young age. After spending three years in Europe his knowledge of cooking grew. Cooking became a passion and he wanted to perfect recipes learned in Europe. His passion inspired him to read and study the culinary techniques from the countries visited. Many recipes he learned came from the kitchens of friends he met in Europe. He was obsessed with learning more about their food and culture. He collected books, attended cooking classes and tried and tested many recipes. He studied cooking styles in the US, and found that our country is very diverse. A simple thing like chili is different on the West Coast, East Coast and Mid-West. Wherever he visits it seems people love to celebrate life through eating and sharing with family and friends. Even though there are cultural, political and religious differences, when we sit down at the table to eat most differences seem to be trivial. I hope this web site opens doors for our visitors and inspires them to explore the foods and cultures of the different countries we plan to host each month.

20 June, 2011

Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken

Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 lemon, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices

1 large roasting chicken (about 5-6 lbs.)

Pam Cooking Spray
           
Herb Mixture:
4 large garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Method
After cleaning and rinsing chicken, allow it to dry. Rub the olive oil on the outside and inside of the chicken. Combine herb mixture ingredients and mix well. Rub the herb mixture all over the outside and inside of the chicken. Insert lemon slices inside of chicken and tie up the legs to keep juices inside. Grill using indirect heat or bake uncovered in oven until done. For the last hour of cooking, spray the outside of Chicken with Pam; cut string holding legs together. Check temperature in thickest part of thigh to read 180 degrees; juices should run clear. Allow chicken to rest (covered with foil) for 10 minutes before carving.

16 June, 2011

Baby Portabella Salad with Spring Mix

Ingredients:

4 Baby Portabella Mushrooms (1 pound)
3 Cups of Spring Mix
1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive OilGrated zest and juice of one Lemon
Kosher Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 cloves of Garlic
6 oz. piece of Parmigiano-Reggiano Chese

1. Preheat grill or oven
2. Cut mushrooms 1/4 inch thick Grill or Bake
3. Crush Garlic and Kosher salt using using a mortar and pestle
4. add the lemon zest and extra virgin olive oil
5. Divide the salad and mushrooms on 4 dishes
6. Spoon the olive oil mixture over top
7. Shave the Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese on top
8. Add extra Coarse Kosher Salt and ground pepper as desired
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