Recipes
6 Luxe Holiday Side Dishes
Six chef-crafted side dishes designed to make your holiday table shine. From maple pecan sweet potatoes to creamy dauphinois and cornbread stuffing with pancetta and chestnuts. Each recipe is luxurious yet approachable, and perfectly paired with Burgundy wines.
Honey-Bourbon Glazed Ham
Learn to make honey-bourbon glazed ham with a caramelized mahogany crust. Perfect holiday centerpiece with minimal fuss. Part 1 of our Holiday Feast series.
Fresh Pasta with Basil Pesto
Learn to make authentic basil pesto using a mortar & pestle and toss it with fresh pasta. Master this traditional Italian technique with Chef Glenn's step-by-step guide.
Country Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples & Cornbread Stuffing
Learn to sear pork chops, build pan sauce from fond, and make cornbread stuffing. Southern comfort food with proper technique. Complete one-plate meal.
Special Lo Mein
Restaurant-quality lo mein with chicken, shrimp, and pork. Learn wok technique, protein marinating, and sauce balance for authentic Chinese stir-fry.
Kimchi Fried Rice
Crispy kimchi fried rice with pork, egg, and fermented kimchi. Learn wok technique for restaurant-quality Korean comfort food at home. Plus homemade kimchi recipe.
Antipasto Chopped Salad
Italian antipasto salad with cured meats, cheeses, and vegetables tossed in red wine vinaigrette. Hearty enough for a meal. Learn proper chopping technique.
Grilled Local Rockfish Tacos with Mango-Herb Slaw
Bright, fresh, and full of California flavor — these grilled rockfish tacos are topped with a juicy mango-herb slaw and paired with a crisp glass of Albariño. A perfect summertime meal that’s light, vibrant, and easy to make.
Dungeness Crab Benedict with Lemon-Dill Hollandaise and Crispy Potato Medallions
Elevate your brunch with this coastal pairing: Dungeness Crab Benedict with lemon-dill hollandaise served alongside crispy golden potato medallions. Perfectly balanced and paired with sparkling rosé, this dish is elegant enough for special occasions yet approachable for a weekend at home.
Salmon Croquettes with Rice Pilaf and French Green Beans
Crispy salmon croquettes meet rice pilaf and French green beans in this elevated Blue Plate Special—served with a crisp glass of Chardonnay.
Traditional Greek Pastitsio
A traditional Greek baked pasta dish with cinnamon-spiced ground beef, creamy béchamel, and authentic tubular pasta—perfectly paired with the bold 2015 Sextant Passage GSM from Paso Robles.
Huevos Rancheros with Pinto Beans and Home Fries
Huevos Rancheros gets the full Blue Plate treatment—crispy tortillas layered with ranchero sauce, topped with sunny-side eggs, cotija, and green onion, and served with creamy pinto beans and golden home fries.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Cornbread Waffles with Hot Honey Butter
Golden cornbread waffles filled with cheddar cheese, scallions and charred fresh corn, and topped with crispy buttermilk fried chicken, then finished with hot honey butter. Paired with Ultramarine Rosé from Hirsch Vineyard, this is comfort food, refined.
Chicken Fried Steak with Black Pepper Béchamel, Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes, and Peas & Pearl Onions
A Southern diner classic gets a gourmet upgrade—crispy chicken fried steak with silky black pepper béchamel, sour cream mashed potatoes, and sweet peas with pearl onions. Paired with a bold red wine for the perfect elevated comfort meal.
Tomahawk Ribeye with Béarnaise Sauce
A rich and flavorful tomahawk ribeye, paired with classic Béarnaise sauce and the 2017 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon.
Gochujang-Glazed Pork Belly with Pickled Radish
This gochujang-glazed pork belly is rich, spicy, and fall-apart tender — finished with a caramelized glaze and served with tangy pickled radish, Sigeumchi Namul, and pair it with Beaujolais for the perfect balance of heat, fat, and brightness.
Thai Red Curry Tofu with Crispy Shallots
Creamy coconut curry meets bold aromatics, golden crispy tofu, and a garnish of homemade shallots—all brought into perfect balance with a glass of Gewürztraminer. This Thai-inspired dish brings depth, texture, and a wine pairing that elevates every bite.
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
This vibrant summer pasta is topped with a zesty bruschetta mix of tomatoes, basil, and garlic, and finished with sliced chicken and a balsamic drizzle. Serve it warm and pair it with a crisp white wine like Vermentino for a refreshing, restaurant-worthy dinner at home.
Nashville Hot Chicken
Crispy, fiery, and deeply flavorful, this Nashville Hot Chicken recipe features bone-in thighs and drumsticks soaked in a seasoned buttermilk brine, fried golden, and brushed with spicy cayenne oil. Finished with classic white bread and pickles, it's everything you'd expect from Music City — with an elevated touch.
Blackened Salmon with Lemon Beurre Blanc and Charred Baby Broccoli
This restaurant-style blackened salmon is served with a rich lemon beurre blanc and charred broccolini—bold, buttery, and packed with contrast in every bite.