Mocha Sichuan Peppercorn Pots de Creme. Yep, you read that right!

A gratin of sliced carrots suspended in a rich sauce is hidden under a crisp golden buttery brown panko crust.

Uovo da Raviolo. A single ravioli, as big as the plate and dripping with egg.

Of course you can drink red wine with fish! You just need the right recipe. Spiced Salmon with braised shallots & sunchoke puree.

1-lb flour, 1-lb butter & 1-lb sugar. That’s pound cake, right? Well if pound cake were that simple, all pound cakes would all be the same.

Orange cauliflower is higher in some vitamins than white. It’s golden hue also makes a great looking soup when paired with curried apples.

Egg noodles replace pasta sheets in this deconstructed lasagna. They bake up brown and crisp on the edges, but stay soft inside.

I call this Black Bean Chili w/ Chipotle Braised Pulled Pork. But our Texan friends may disagree. Either way it is a super bowl of chili.

This Garlic & Rosemary Bread Soup is thickened with egg and based on a classic Italian recipe.

When I say baked cabbage, do you crinkle your nose? But if I say Cavolo Verza al Forno do you raise your hand and say– yes please?

Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs, now that’s (not really) Italian!

I find edamame completely addictive. Mine are sightly salty with the bite of chili powder, I just can’t stop myself from eating them.

Dessert may come in & out of fashion, but cookies are king!

My cauliflower is warm & seasonal. It’s full of bold flavors like lemon & anchovies with breadcrumbs to give it a satisfying crunch.

The Financier is a classic French cake that is easy to make. Mine has pistachios and is served with tea poached prunes.

Beef Tenderloin Skewers with Cranberry Port Peppercorn Relish & Gorgonzola

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad is made from thinly sliced ribbons of raw Brussels sprouts in an intensely citrus vinaigrette with egg & almond

Crudo, ceviche, sashimi, tartare, poke, and tiradito. Different countries, different cultures– but it’s all raw fish to me.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Truffle Fries. I don’t think I gotta say much more.