Archive | Stirring the Pot

Italians In DC Festival

Ivan Butina is bringing a piece of Italy to Washington. He apperead on 9 News Now at Noon to promote the 2nd annual Italians in D-C Festival which will be held on  Sunday May 20th at the Woodrow Wilson Plaza. Italians in DC Festival May 20th 2012 2pm-9pm Woodrow Wilson Plaza e Aria Pizzeria &  Read more »

Salt & Pepper Presents: “Mother’s Day Brunch”

Chef Tee Danley and Chef Brian Reeve, aka  Salt and Pepper, pepare mouth-watering brunch recipes you can whip up for Mom on Mother’s Day. Brian’s Pancakes with Fresh Berries Serves 4 to 6 Prep time: 5 minutes; cooking time: 5-to-10 minutes Ingredients 2 cups flour 2 Tbsps. baking powder 2 Tbsps. vanilla extract 2 eggs  Read more »

Baklava Recipe from the Greek Festival of Saint George Greek Orthodox Church

Baklava Recipe from the Greek Festival of Saint George Greek Orthodox Church 1 pound frozen phyllo sheets 1 cup melted butter 2 cups finely chopped walnuts or blanched almonds 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup honey 1 cup water Preparation: Directions for baklava Thaw phyllo pastry and separate sheets  Read more »

Chef Michel Richard’s Pear & Banana Slaw

Pear and Banana Slaw  Serves 4 as a side dish 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger ½ cup sour cream salt and pepper   2 Asian pears, peeled and julienned 1 firm banana, sliced ¼” thick 1 rib celery, thinly sliced diagonally 2 scallions,  Read more »

Carmine’s Penne Alla Vodka

Chef Terry Natas from Carmine’s Restaurant stopped by and prepared Penne Alla Vodka. CARMINE’S PENNE ALLA VODKA: prepared by Chef Terry Natas Penne alla Vodka – Serves 2 to 4 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons coarsely shopped garlic 8 fresh basil leaves, chopped 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/4  Read more »

Roasted Chicken with Tuscan Herbs and Lemon

Roasted Chicken with Tuscan Herbs and Lemon and Braised Winter Greens w/ Olive Oil, courtesy of Gina Stipo, Ecco La Cucina DISH #1: Roasted Chicken with Tuscan Herbs and Lemon Ingredients: 1 chicken, cut into pieces 1 large sprig fresh rosemary 8 sage leaves 4 garlic cloves ¼ cup olive oil 1 lemon, cut into chunks  Read more »

Chile Relleno with Scallops and Shrimp

Chile Relleno with Scallops and Shrimp courtesy of El Nopalito Grill Tapas and Tequila Bar Yield: 1 Ingredients: 1 large poblano chile, roasted and peeled (or 1 new mexico green chile) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped red onion 2 small cloves garlic finely sliced 4 eah -16/20 shrimp, chopped ( peeled and deveined) 1  Read more »

Assaggi Osteria

Silence. That is what you will hear when you and your friends decide to dine at Assaggi Osteria in McLean, VA or its sister restaurant Assaggi Mozzarella Bar.  Why? Because the food is so awesome that you will be so focused on eating that talking won’t be necessary.   Executive Chef and owner Domenico Cornacchia  Read more »

Taste Mezze: Pan Seared Scallops Over Orzo

From homemade dips to seafood and soup, Taste Mezze restaurant in Olney Maryland has the taste of springtime. Serving up some Mediterranean cooking on 9 News Now at Noon was Executive Chef Will Vivas and General Manager Jeffrey Goldstein. Pan Seared Dry Sea Scallops Over Orzo with a Feta Cheese Cake with Garlic Red Roasted  Read more »

Chef Kenny’s Sesame Red Cabbage w/ Wasabi Aioli

Shake Up Your Lunch! That is what D.C. native and personal Chef Kenny Louis wants you to do. He wants you to take your healthy lunch and give it a food makeover as you “Eat for Now, Eat for Life.” Sesame Red Cabbage w/ Wasabi Aioli & Ginger- Orange Smoothie   Sesame Red Cabbage with  Read more »