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Chef Demonstration

Monday, October 10, 2011

Off The Menu

Fritti And Sotto Sotto

Chef/owner Riccardo Ullio shows us how to make homemade pasta

Sotto Sotto has been in Inman Park for 13 years, serving some of the best (okay, the best) pastas and Italian fare in the city. Fritti has been dominating the authentic, gourmet pizza scene right next door for 11 years.  Riccardo Ullio, the chef/owner of these two hot spots was hospitable enough to invite us into his Inman Park home to demonstrate how to make homemade pasta with a pasta machine. (Note: if you must, you can use already-made tagliatelle.)  This traditional Tuscan dish is not as hard as you think.  Tagliatelle with Zucchini, Saffron and Shrimp Serves: 1 (multiply recipe for more people)  Time: 15 minutes (including prep)  Pasta: 2 c. flour 1 egg Pasta machine (view Ullio's model here) Make a well (hole) in the flour mound and…

Monday, August 29, 2011

Off The Menu

H. Harper Station

Chef Evan Cordes Gets Wild with Striped Bass

We are loving H. Harper Station right now. Chef Evan Cordes is at the helm, and the restaurant has taken the "all local and sustainable" thing to new levels with its wide range of traditional-meets-modern Southern dishes. Not to mention, you get to dine in a historic train station and the craft cocktails are expertly mixed every time. Evan let us come into his home while he whipped up a simple fish dish with some fresh, unique sides. Take a look, then take a trip to the market and make it for yourself! Wild Striped Bass with Eggplant Hash and Huckleberry Salsa Serves: 1 (multiply recipe for more people) Time: 15 minutes (including prep)  Bass: 5 oz. striped bass Olive oil Salt and Pepper Season fish with salt and pepper. Heat pan with …

Friday, July 8, 2011

Off The Menu

Stone Soup Kitchen

Catering chef Tscharner Dickerson makes 'Proposal Cheese'

Can cheese really make someone propose? We busted into Grant Park's beloved Stone Soup Kitchen after hours to find out. The cafe is known for its delicious soups, sandwiches and breakfast, but they also cater, so we asked catering chef Tscharner Dickerson to whip up one of her favorite items. Try this simple recipe for yourself and you may just get propositioned.   Proposal Cheese Yields: about 3 packed cups  Serves: 6-12 (if served with crackers), 3-4 if served as sandwiches  Time: 10 minutes (including shredding) Ingredients: 2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/4 c. diced roasted red peppers 1/4 c. diced pickled jalapenos 1/2 c. sour cream For best results, shred the cheese rather than buying it pre-…

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Off The Menu

Parish

Chef Joe Schafer does simple brined pork chops with garden veggies

It’s hard not to love Parish Foods & Goods in Inman Park. The Southern menu, energetic vibe, incredible Sunday brunch and downstairs market/cafe/coffeehouse keep the place busy and patrons going back for more. The talented Joe Schafer became executive chef last year and Parish-goers are loving the flair he’s brought to the place. On our visit to his East Atlanta home, he whipped up this easy pork dish complete with a fresh, perfect-for-summer salad. He also showed us his very cool “side operation” run out of his backyard. Watch ‘til the end to see what we mean. Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garden Vegetable Salad Serves: 2-4 Cook time: 10 minutes Brine for marinating pork chops: 1 gallon hot water 2 c. salt 1 c. sugar 1 garlic head, split 2 …

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Off The Menu

Park's Edge

Chef Jorge Pacheco demonstrates how simple scallops can be

Park’s Edge is known for, well, being on the edge of the park (right off the Freedom Park Trail to be exact). But there’s more to this hidden gem than that. The $10 bottomless mimosas and yummy brunch options draw a crowd during the weekend, but during the week nights, it’s the intimate, neighborhood vibe and classic entrees like Seared Seabass and Grilled Filet Monte Carlo (stuffed with crab meat) that bring in discerning diners. To go with Park’s Edge seafood-driven menu, we asked Chef Jorge Pacheco to whip up a coastal dish that’s easy, delicious and perfect for the summer. Try his Pan-seared Scallops with Kalamata and Mushroom Salsa and Red Onion Ragu for yourself. You won’t be sorry.  Pan-seared Scallops with Kalamata and Mushroom …

Monday, December 20, 2010

Off The Menu

The Shed at Glenwood

Executive chef Lance Gummere cooks a favorite dish at his Ormewood Park home

Since opening in 2008, The Shed at Glenwood has been a favorite of Atlantans for lunch, brunch and dinner due to executive chef Lance Gummere's expert and innovative style (especially when it comes to the famous sliders).  Gummere invites us into his Ormewood Park home to demonstrate one of his favorite dishes to make for his family.  With his simple recipe, you can even make it for yourself: New York Strip Steak with Button Mushrooms and Asparagus  Cook time:  5-7 minutes What you'll need: 6 oz. New York strip steak 1 yellow onion, peeled 1 clove garlic 1 sprig rosemary 8 oz. button mushrooms 1 bundle asparagus, peeled kosher salt and pepper 2 tbsp. canola/baking oil 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil  sprinkle of chopped parsley   To make: …

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Hope Barrett

2:35 am on Wednesday, December 22, 2010

What a terrific idea and video! It made me want to cook, even though I don't :)   more ›

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