http://www.irasciblechef.com —reviews on Food, Environment, and the World! Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:25:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Lifted from the IrascibleChef Blog  http://www.irasciblechef.com/cant-get-enough-of-your-love/ I really think Bad Company was trying to say something about lobster in the song Can't Get Enough, but at the time society was as progressive as we are today—so I have taken the liberty to change a couple of words and do what Bad ... http://www.irasciblechef.com/cant-get-enough-of-your-love/ Tonight from my perch on the floor—it's a long story... Smoked ham steak broiled with a honey mustard and maple syrup glaze and served with a new concoction that I JUST LOVE—lentil chili with carrots, celery, green peppers, barley, and my secret chili ingredient—dark unsweetened chocolate. The lentil chili was inspired from ... http://www.irasciblechef.com/friday-night-comfort-food/ Lifted from the IrascibleChef Blog http://www.irasciblechef.com/you-scream-we-…am-for-lobster/ I have got to apologize upfront. I am so so sorry! Sorry you didn't get to taste the amazing lobster dinner I had the other night! I still get shivers when I think about it! Broiled Lobster tail with a lemon, vanilla bean, and cardamon infused ... http://www.irasciblechef.com/you-scream-we-all-scream-for-lobster/ Lifted from the IrascibleChef Blog http://www.irasciblechef.com/spin-on-another-family-favorite/ Baked stuffed bell peppers, the way I've had them since I was a child was delicious and I still enjoy them to this day. The family version of the baked stuffed pepper had an Italian accent of course. The original was half a bell pepper stuffed ... http://www.irasciblechef.com/spin-on-another-family-favorite/ Lifted from the IrascibleChef Blog http://www.irasciblechef.com/great-combinations/ A new quick feature! Edibles and drinkables sometimes even a mix of the two like tonight... I tried a very affordable very local wine from Wente Vineyards—a 2007 SYRAH from Livermore California. First of all, on its own, it kicks ass! Combined with creamy Cambozola cheese on ... http://www.irasciblechef.com/great-combinations/ Lifted from the IrascibleChef Blog http://www.irasciblechef.com/impignolata-1-2-3%e2%80%a6/ Impignolata!    What the … ? Impignolata is a savory stuffed baked bread, rolled up like a pinwheel, cut into pie shapes and served hot. How about we call it sausage bread to make it easy. But why give it an easy name when there’s nothing easy about ... http://www.irasciblechef.com/impignolata-1-2-3%e2%80%a6/ Chicken Soup! Heck it's good for everybody—soothes the soul and is just plain delicious! This has been reprinted from The Road letters, and yes I do have the authors permission! The memories this soup conjures up... Being with my grandmother as a small boy, standing on a step-stool, while she or my aunt ... http://www.irasciblechef.com/for-a-sick-friend-in-a-far-away-land/ Few delights are more delectable than filet mignon if it’s cooked right! I made a quick sauté of some olive oil, bruoised onions, garlic, quartered baby portobello mushrooms, paper-thin sliced jalapeño, and FC S&P. 1 inch filet of beef steaks seasoned with FC S&P in a very hot sauté pan with olive ... http://www.irasciblechef.com/beef-it%e2%80%99s-what%e2%80%99s-for-dinner%e2%80%a6/ Football has my mind on, you guessed it, some world class guacamole! This recipe couldn't be easier—COULD NOT! Ripe avocado, White onion (Fine brunoise), Tomato (Fine brunoise), Jalepeno (Fine brunoise), Fresh Cracked S&P, Lime Juice, Cilantro, *Tabasco, *Garlic (pulverized), Mash it up, adjust seasonings, and have at it with some warm corn chips, or warmed soft corn tortillas. That is the ... http://www.irasciblechef.com/holy-guacamole/ —truth in advertising... I DON'T THINK SO! (isn't there an obligation???) Where do I start??? Okay, you decide: It was late 9:30pm, but they don't close until 10:30pm and they were still collecting money from the food and drink they served. The bartender was occasionally attentive and sometimes not... When asked, and in ... http://www.irasciblechef.com/gordon-biersch-san-jose-airport-jetblue-terminal-fail/