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Grilled Bok Choy, Peppers, Watermelon Radishes & Cauliflower
Grilled Bok Choy, Peppers, Watermelon Radishes & Cauliflower

This preparation is everything I aspire to achieve in my cooking, beautiful vegetables with vibrant color using a cooking method that intensifies and enhances their natural earthy flavors, yet retains their color and texture. My culinary creativity is driven by a dual focus which is simultaneously developing maximum flavor and visual impact. My artSAVOR 70 used in combination with grilling as a cooking method does just that, resulting in perfect caramelization of the natural sugars while adding layers of smoky, sweet, sour, and tangy flavors and enhancing the vegetables crunchy bite.

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Sautéed Multi Color Potatoes
Sautéed Multi Color Potatoes

Potatoes are undeniably, a family favorite, especially with steak. This is one of my easiest and incredibly delicious preparations. These multi-colored potatoes tossed with artSAVOR 75 and finished with fresh tarragon are crispy little flavor nuggets. They are nearly fail-proof for even the most novice kitchen artist. Parboiling them is the secret to getting them quickly crispy in the sauté. I like to plate them together with the steak.

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Mixed Grilled Vegetables with Summery Mint Sauce
Mixed Grilled Vegetables with Summery Mint Sauce

Beautiful grilled vegetable full of vibrance color, smoky bites and flavor elevated with my versatile Signature artSAVOR 75. Grilling enhances the natural sweetness of these summer favorites that will please the guests to any any gathering from simple bbq to celebratory feast. Hot off the grill to room temperature, grilled seasonal vegetables make a colorful and festive beginning to a picnic or other outdoor gathering. Turn up the flavor by drizzling the platter with my mint sauce. If you want to offer a complete vegetarian option, add some dry sauteed legumes, like garbanzos or black beans. Garnish the platter with some dry-roasted almonds for yet another layer of healthy, nutritious goodness. Just have fun putting this together and your guests will have a blast!

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Smashed Rosemary Potatoes
Smashed Rosemary Potatoes

The first time I made smashed potatoes was by accident while preparing for a small intimate dinners. Sautéed potatoes on the menu. The parboiled potatoes had been transferred to tray and covered for a last minute sauté. Something heavy somehow was placed over the covered potatoes and smashed them. Without time to start from scratch, I just decided to use them smashed. I had no idea that many chefs purposely smash them and then roast or sauté the the potatoes to crispy goodness. I was a hero that night and my guests declared me to an extraordinary chef. I am honestly not a chef. I follow no rules. I just follow my eyes, nose and palate and create!

One of my favorite smashed potatoes offerings was by Chef David Faux, while he was at Wally’s in Beverly Hills. Sometimes that was my main dish and nothing else as they were very rich with lots of butter. I try to keep them light and tasty as possible without too much additional fat.

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