Month: August 2017

  • Mongolian Shrimp, Broccoli & Noodles

    Mongolian Shrimp, Broccoli & Noodles

    Mongolian Shrimp, Broccoli & Noodles Part of what I love about my industry is that you can work anywhere around the world. My home economics teacher told me when I was 14, “Look Mark, if you never want to be out of work and have the chance to travel then become a chef.” No truer…

  • Mango, Yuzu Juice, Chives, Cilantro & Jalapeño Marinated Red Snapper

    Mango, Yuzu Juice, Chives, Cilantro & Jalapeño Marinated Red Snapper

    Mango, Yuzu Juice, Chives, Cilantro and Jalapeño Marinated Red Snapper Have you ever eaten a great fish dish that’s been cooked to perfection? That’s truly a sign you have eaten in a great restaurant. Fish is one of the great tests of a chef’s skill because preparation and timing have to be just right. A…

  • Fresh North Carolina Cherry Compote with Vanilla Yogurt

    Fresh North Carolina Cherry Compote with Vanilla Yogurt

    Fresh Cherry Compote with Vanilla Yogurt I love living in Charlotte, North Carolina, the second fastest growing city in America. The excitement of a relativity small city with a huge heart, friendly people, great breweries and an abundance of fresh locally grown produce at the farmers market is hard to beat. When North Carolina cherries…