Chef Central Front Burner E-News Archive

Recipe adapted from Ribs, Chops, Steaks & Wings by Ray “Dr. BBQ” Lampe. Copyright 2009. Published by Chronicle Books, San Francisco, CA. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. All rights reserved.


King of Steaks: The Porterhouse with a Homemade Steak Sauce	New York Steak au Poivre with Shallot-Cognac Sauce	Chili-Rubbed Rib-Eye Steaks with Cilantro Butter

May 2, 2013 - "Simple-to-Make Mexican Meals"
Mix it up with a Mexican-inspired menu! We have three easy, everyday special Mexican dishes that everyone will enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Quick & Easy Mexican Cooking by Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee. Copyright 2011. Published by Chronicle Books, San Francisco, CA. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. All rights reserved.


Steak Fajitas	Baja-Style Fish Tacos	Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chile Sauce

April 19, 2013 - "Crepes – Sweet & Savory"
Back in vogue, crêpes hold amazing versatility – they can be the entrée or dessert. Super easy to make, crêpes may be eaten fresh, or stored for future filling. Our latest e-newsletter describes it all!

Recipe adapted from Around My French Table by Dorie Greenspan. Copyright 2010. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, New York, NY. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. All rights reserved.


Butter and Rum Crêpes	Crêpes St. Jacques	Gâteau de Crêpes

April 4, 2013 - "Everyday Pasta Perfection!"
Rigatoni, orecchiette, and bucatini star in three fabulous pasta dishes. Learn how to cook your pasta better, and to enjoy it more in our latest newsletter.

Recipes from Barefoot Contessa Foolproof by Ina Garten. Copyright 2012. Published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers, and imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, New York, NY. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. All rights reserved.


Rigatoni Woodsman Style	Orecchiette with Artichokes and Bacon	Bucatini with Pancetta, Tomato, and Onion

March 21, 2013 - "A Special Spring Dinner Menu"
Welcome spring! We made it through another winter! Time to celebrate with others the many special occasions on the spring horizon. We have a special “Foolproof” menu for you in our latest newsletter.


Slow-Roasted Filet of Beef with Basil Parmesan Mayonnaise	Green Beans Gremolata	Carrot Cake with Ginger Mascarpone Frosting

March 7, 2013 - "Chicken Goes Global!"
Chicken graciously accepts a variety of flavors and accompaniments with seemingly endless possibilities. Find three NEW ways to prepare chicken in our latest newsletter.


One-Pot Coconut Chicken over Jasmine Rice	Chicken-Vegetable Kadhi with Chickpea Cakes and Yogurt-Mint Sauce	Chicken-Cashew Curry over Basmati Rice with Mustard Carrot Ribbons

February 21, 2013 - "Asian Appetizers"
Do you love pot stickers like we do? They’re easier than you think to recreate at home. We demonstrate just how to make these fresh Asian dumplings in our latest newsletter.

Recipes from Asian Dumplings by Andrea Nguyen. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Crown Publishing, New York, NY. Copyright 2009. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. All rights reserved.


Pork and Napa Cabbage Water Dumplings	Steamed Vegetable Dumplings	Meat and Chinese Chive Pot Stickers

February 07, 2013 - "Sweet Treats for My Valentine"
Sweet endings are on the table, and just in time for Valentine’s Day celebrations! We’re serving up perfect little indulgences, (a Dark, Choolate Mousse, Crème Caramel, and Salted Dulce de Leche Cupcakes) in our latest newsletter.

Recipes from Sugarbaby by Gesine Bullock-Prado. Published by Stewart, Tabori & Chang, an imprint of ABRAMS, New York, NY. Copyright 2011. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. All rights reserved.


Dark Chocolate Mousse	Creme Caramel	Salted Dulce de Leche Cupcakes

January 24, 2013 - "Better Eating with Bean Cuisine"
Jack, (as in “The Beanstalk”), had it right! Beans are the magic to health and greater wealth. We apply bean magic to three winter soups in our latest newsletter.


Elsie’s Black Bean Soup	Pasta e Fagoli	Sahadi’s Lebanese Lentil Soup with Spinach

January 10, 2013 - "Healthy in a Hurry"
Make healthy eating the easy choice! Equip yourself with some great, healthier meal ideas – we get you started in our latest newsletter.

Recipes from Healthy in a Hurry by Karen Ansel & Charity Ferreira. Published by Weldon Owen Publishing, San Francisco, CA. Copyright 2012. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. All rights reserved.


Egg Sandwiches with Wilted Spinach	Butternut Squash & Apple Soup with Pumpkin Seeds	Seared Scallops with Oranges

December 13, 2012 - "Entertaining with Small Bites"
‘Tis the season for great get-togethers fueled by fabulous food. We have several ideas for making and sharing small bites and the generosity of the season with others in our latest newsletter..


Caramelized Onion & Cheese Squares	Manchego Quesadillas with Roasted Red Peppers and Onions	Herbed White Bean Spread

Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Garlic Palmiers	Pesto Palmiers	Almond-Cinnamon Palmiers

November 29, 2012 - "Giving Gifts from your Kitchen"
Sugarplums, brittle, truffles, handcrafted crackers – make and give these treats to others. We show you how including handcrafting packaging ideas in our latest newsletter.


Pistachio Sugarplums	Crackers, Italian Style	Hazelnut Brittle

November 15, 2012 - "Cookies for the Season"
It’s cookie time! Actually, it’s always cookie time…, but baking holiday cookies is special time. They’re the perfect opportunity for a little kitchen creativity and for sharing with others.

Recipes from Very Merry Cookie Party by Barbara Grunes & Virginia Van Vynckt. Published by Chronicle Books, San Francisco, CA. Copyright 2010. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. All rights reserved.


Glace Cherry Holiday Slices	Basic Gingerbread	Finnish Almond Logs

November 1, 2012 - "Talking Turkey"
Tackle Thanksgiving dinner one bite at a time! We’re talking turkey and our favorite tips for the season in our latest newsletter.

Recipes from Seriously Simple Holidays by Diane Rossen Worthington. Published by Chronicle Books, San Francisco, CA. Copyright 2007. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. All rights reserved.


Roast Turkey with Maple Balsamic Butter Rub	Sausage, Dried Fruit, and Nut Stuffing	Green Beans with Caramelized Red Onion and Mushroom Topping

October 18, 2012 - "Season with Salt"
Salt is salt, right? Yes and no. Artisan salt-making from around the globe has exploded onto the culinary scene changing how we think and use salt. The results are a whole new level of delicious! Read more in our latest newsletter.


Chèvre with Cyprus Black Flake Sea Salt and Cacoa Nibs	Soft Pretzels with Hickory Smoked Salt	Fleur de Sel and Smoked Salt Caramels

October 4, 2012 - "Real Biscuit"
Biscuits, flaky and fresh from the oven, are a great accompaniment to a bowl of soup or any autumn meal. They’re quick and easy to bake, and oh, soooo delicious! We show you how in our latest newsletter.


Baking Powder Biscuits	Pumpkin Biscuits	Pimento Cheese Biscuits

September 20, 2012 - "Braising & Roasting = More Flavor"
Fork tender meats, succulent vegetables, and how to perfectly roast a chicken. Achieve these results with braising and roasting techniques. We show you how in our latest newsletter.

Recipes from Ruhlman’s Twenty, The Ideas and Techniques That Will Make You a Better Cook by Michael Ruhlman. Published Chronicle Books, San Francisco, CA. Copyright 2011. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. All rights reserved.


Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs	Roasted Cauliflower with Brown Butter	Perfect Roasted Chicken

September 6, 2012 - "A is for Apple - Sweet & Savory Pies"
The season’s harvest inspires the pie baker in all of us, and a homemade pie is ALWAYS better than a purchased pie or a pre-fabbed pie crust. We guide you to some of the best flavors of the season in our latest newsletter.


Blue Ribbon Deep-Dish Apple Pie	Pork and Apple Pie with Cheddar-Sage Crust	Free-Form Apple-Pear-Cranberry Tart

August 23, 2012 - "Put Your Pesto On!"
Classic pesto is rediscovered along with three fabulous variations! You’ll find them all in our latest newsletter.


Pistachio-Herb Pesto	Thai Pesto	Cilantro Pesto

August 8, 2012 - "Stuff It!"
It’s fresh produce season – so much to experience, so little time! You’ll love our ideas for stuffing summer vegetables in our latest newsletter.

Recipes from Power Foods from the Editors of Whole Living Magazine. Published Clarkson Potter/Publishers, New York, NY. Copyright 2010. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. All rights reserved.


Stuffed Poblanos in Chipotle Sauce	Baked Plum Tomatoes with Herbed Rice Stuffing	Stuffed Swiss Chard Rolls

July 26, 2012 - "Sweet Summer Fruits"
Peachy keen -- fresh summer fruit in freshly-baked crisps, homemade peach ice cream, and fruit leather – all in our latest newsletter.


Homemade Peach Ice Cream	Seasonal Crisp with Mixed Stone Fruits	Fruit Leather

July 12, 2012 - "Summer Salsa-bilities"
Zesty and bold, fresh summer salsas are loaded with healthy ingredients that make your mouth sing and your taste buds dance! They’re begging to be made now!


Pineapple, Red Pepper and Jalapeño Salsa	Fiery Black Bean, Roasted Corn, and Jicama Salsa	Salsa Italiana - Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, and Basil

June 21, 2012 - "Stay Hydrated & Healthy"
Stay hydrated and healthy this summer with homemade soda and juices that renew and refresh! We get you started in our latest newsletter!

Recipes from Homemade Soda, 200 Recipes for Making and Using by Andrew Schloss. Copyright 2011. Published Storey Publishing, North Adams, MA. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. All rights reserved.


Sparkling Watermelon Soda	Cantaloupe Clementine Soda	Strawberry Cream Soda

June 7, 2012 - "Fire Up the Grill and Grill Anything"
Fresh bread straight from the grill? Delicious vegetables? Caramelized fruit with beautiful grill marks? Yep! It’s all in our latest newsletter.

Recipes from Fire It Up, More than 400 Recipes for Grilling Everything by Andrew Schloss and David Joachim. Published by Chronicle Books, San Francisco, CA. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. All rights reserved.


Cumin Naan with Grilled Tomato Chutney	Tandoori Cauliflower with Mint Chutney	Grilled Banana Satay