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Healthy & Delish

Healthy and scrumptious – what could be better? You don’t have to be a chef to create heart-healthy meals, and these recipes from 4Memphis culinary partners make it easy! For more recipes that will do your heart good, visit heart.org. Photography by Mark O. RamirezSalud! at Whole Foods, Poplar Avenue Balsamic Salmon with Roasted Tomato Couscous 1 pint cherry tomatoes, …

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Gametime!

Football is back! Whether you are going to the game or watching from the comfort of home, these tasty ideas will score with fans!

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Summer Catch

Summer is synonymous with seafood, whether you’re on the coast or in your own backyard. 4Memphis culinary partners “shell out” some fresh catch recipes, for these dog days of summer!

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Nibbles & Noshes

Perfect for Sharing Photography by Mark O. RamirezSALUD!at Whole Foods Market, Poplar AvenueCheese Board PESTO PARMESAN CHEESE STRAWS1 box frozen puff pastry, defrosted in the refrigerator overnight1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water1 cup prepared pesto – basil, cilantro, tomato, roasted red pepper -your choice!½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheesePreheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans …

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Sugar Plum Dreaming

ERLING JENSENRaspberry Sorbet with White Chocolate Legos 5 cups fresh raspberries1 cup water1 1/2 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Add water and raspberries to a food processor; pulse until mixture has a smooth consistency. Place a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl then add pureed raspberries to the strainer (1/4 at a time); press with the …

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The Annual 4Memphis Culinary Issue

The Annual 4Memphisculinary issueMemphis’ finest chefs dish their seasonal favorites and share professional tips and shortcuts to make your holiday cooking easy and scrumptious!OWEN BRENNAN’SRoasted Duck Breast with Cherry Gastrique AUSTRALIAN LAMB RACKSeason duck breast with salt and pepper. Heat skillet, add a little butter in pan. Once the butter has melted, place seasoned duck breast skin side down for about 8 minutes …

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Flavor-Full Fall

The change of seasons also signals a change in what we make for dinner.4Memphis restaurant partners share great recipes for serving the flavors of fall! Photography by Mark O. RamirezERLING JENSENAntelope Tenderloin, Acorn Squash, White Patty Pan Squash, and Toasted Kabocha Seeds Squash Peel skin and cut in half. Remove seeds and reserve. Cut the halves into quarters. Drizzle brown …

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Time to Tailgate

Photography by Mark O. RamirezLucchesi’s Ravioli & Pasta ShopAntipasto Tray Prosciutto, Volpi salami, mortadella, slicedAssorted marinated olivesPepperoncinisRoasted red peppers Marinated olives:3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon lemon zest1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes3 cups cracked green olives2 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, choppedStir the oil, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes in a heavy, small skillet over medium heatjust until fragrant, …

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And the Livin’ is Easy

Photography by Mark O. RamirezBLEU Restaurant & LoungePan Seared Snapper 4-8 ounces snapper fillet with skin onSalt and pepper to tasteOlive oil as needed Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat a sauté pan and add the olive oil. With a paper towel, dry the skin side of the snapper, add salt and pepper, then place in sauté pan skin side down. Cook …