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As the old saying goes: “teach a man to fish, he stops asking you for fish” or something like that. I realized early on in my employment...
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Nikki Pettineo
- Dec 22, 2022
- 2 min
Steak Au Poivre Burgers
Serves 4 4, 6 oz burger patty 8 oz Heavy cream 4 Shallots, sliced 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar 3 Tablespoons Cognac 2 teaspoon Pro...
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Nikki Pettineo
- Dec 14, 2022
- 5 min
What I learned in a year of teaching culinary in a prison.
The day starts with packing my clear, Florida Department of Corrections tote bag. I bring 4 bottles of water, pack my lunch in a clear...
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Nikki Pettineo
- Oct 23, 2022
- 2 min
Ravioli with Madeira Mushroom Sauce and Pan Seared Chicken
Serves 4 Ingredients 2 Chicken Breasts, butterflied and pounded flat 1 tsp Pro Seasoning Citrus Sea Salt 1 Small Onion, sliced 2 Cloves...
230
Nikki Pettineo
- Oct 14, 2022
- 2 min
Crab and Corn Chowder
Yield 2 quarts 8 oz Lump Crab Meat 1 Small Potato, peeled and diced 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Corn Kernels 4 tsp Grapeseed Oil 1 cup Whole...
350
Nikki Pettineo
- Jul 7, 2022
- 1 min
Pan Seared Salmon over Sun Dried Tomato Caesar Salad
Serves 4 For the Salmon 4 Salmon filets, skin off 1 Tablespoon Pro Seasoning Citrus Sea Salt 1 teaspoon Pro Seasoning Lemon Pepper 3...
160
Nikki Pettineo
- Jun 27, 2022
- 2 min
Slow Braised Oxtails
2-3 pounds beef oxtail pieces 3 cups beef stock 3 Tablespoons Brandy 3 Tablespoons tomato paste 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dry or fresh...
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Nikki Pettineo
- Jun 17, 2022
- 2 min
Beef Wellington with Bordelaise Sauce
Serves 6 Puff Pastry 1 sheet defrosted All Purpose Flour ...
710
Nikki Pettineo
- Jun 17, 2022
- 1 min
Red Wine Vinaigrette Coleslaw (Mayonnaise Free!)
Serves 4 16 oz Bag Coleslaw Mix ¼ cup Red Wine Vinegar ¾ cup Grapeseed Oil 1 Tablespoon Honey 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard TT Pro...
550
Nikki Pettineo
- Jun 17, 2022
- 1 min
Roasted Potato Salad
Roasted Potato Salad Serves 6 28 oz Baby potatoes such as Dutch potatoes or celebration blend or red potatoes , halved 1 ½ cup Mayonnaise...
200
Nikki Pettineo
- Jun 14, 2022
- 1 min
Braised Beef Neck Bones in Port Wine Sauce
2-3 pounds Beef neck bones 3 cups beef stock ¼ cup port wine 3 Tablespoons tomato paste 2 bay leaves ¼ cup chiffonade fresh basil leaves...
170
Nikki Pettineo
- Feb 27, 2022
- 2 min
Gluten Free Air Fryer Fish Tacos
Makes 4 tacos Cod loins (or fish of choice) 2 each Arrowroot powder ½ cup, divided in half Egg white ...
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Nikki Pettineo
- Jan 30, 2022
- 2 min
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Peanut Butter Cups Makes 20 small cups For the chocolate, use something with good quality. Good quality chocolate will naturally contain...
250
Nikki Pettineo
- Nov 8, 2021
- 1 min
Braised Red Cabbage
Braised Red Cabbage Serves 6 Red Cabbage Head, sliced 1 each Shallots, sliced 2 each Garlic...
350
Nikki Pettineo
- Sep 11, 2021
- 1 min
Caramelized Shallot Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Yield 1 Pint Ingredients 1 cup Mayonnaise ½ cup Buttermilk ½ cup Sour cream 1 Tablespoon Red wine vinegar 2 Tablespoons Fresh dill,...
1000
Nikki Pettineo
- Sep 11, 2021
- 2 min
Porc a la Normande: Pork Normandy
Serves 4 Ingredients 4 Pork chops (bone in or boneless) 2 Tablespoons grape seed oil 2 Small shallots, sliced 2 Tablespoons Calvados (or...
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Nikki Pettineo
- Aug 28, 2021
- 3 min
Baked Alaska
This is a showstopper of a dessert! You can make the ice cream topped sponge cake ahead of time and decorate a la minute (or right...
300
Nikki Pettineo
- Jul 1, 2021
- 1 min
Shrimp filled Crepes
Serves 4 For the filling: 1 ½ pounds Peeled and Deveined Shrimp 1 cup white wine 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2...
220
Nikki Pettineo
- Jul 1, 2021
- 1 min
Chicken and Mushroom Crepes
Serves 4 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced 2 cups sliced button or portobello mushrooms 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons...
440
Nikki Pettineo
- Jun 30, 2021
- 2 min
French Toast Casserole with Oatmeal Shortbread Crust and Salted Caramel Banana Sauce
French Toast Casserole Oatmeal Shortbread Crust Salted Caramel Banana Sauce Serves 8-10 For the French Toast 8 whole eggs 2 cups milk 1...
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