I recently came across a recipe from The Splendid Table for a preparation of black pepper chicken in the style of the Indian state of Kerala. If you like black pepper, this is a great dish for you. Fennel seeds and ginger help to make the dish slightly sweet tasting to balance out the large amount of black pepper. I suggest serving the chicken with basmati rice … [Read more...]
New Cocktails & Brews at Log Haven
Up at Log Haven restaurant in Millcreek Canyon, Chef Dave Jones and his culinary team recently launched new summer menu items such as Paprika-Cured Salmon, Roasted Hen of the Wood Mushroom, Jalapeño-Queso Crab Cakes, Grilled Quail, and others. In addition to new menu items, General Manager Ian Campbell and Bar Manager Brenda Gomez have introduced some tempting new cocktails … [Read more...]
LAZIZ 2.0 Midvale’s New Laziz Kitchen
When partners Derek Kitchen and Moudi Sbeity opened Laziz Kitchen in 2016, it was an instant hit - a friendly neighborhood restaurant serving outstanding Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, with a leaning towards Lebanon, in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Fast forward to 2022 and there’s a brand spanking new Laziz Kitchen, this one in Midvale. Think of it as Laziz … [Read more...]
Red Banjo Turns 60, Indian Cooking Classes in Salt Lake and More
R.I.P. Kitty Pappas Longtime local foodies were saddened to hear from her son, “Crazy George,” of the recent passing of Kitty Pappas, whose venerable namesake Kitty Pappas Steak House Cafe in Woods Cross has been family run since Kitty and her husband opened the restaurant in 1947. George said that his mom asked for “no service/funeral, but in the coming weeks we’ll have a … [Read more...]
Curried Rice Pilaf
I love the flavor of Indian curry and this curried rice pilaf is a terrific side dish for all sorts of main courses, from fish and chicken to meat and veggie dishes. You could also make this a main dish by adding cooked shrimp, chicken, tofu, veggies, etc. to the rice. Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, peeled and … [Read more...]
Château Pagnac Saint-Émilion 2018
Good news for fans of French Bordeaux wines. The 2018 vintage of Saint Emilion wines are turning out to be fantastic! They are quite concentrated and deeply colored, with a beautiful texture and robust flavor, well-balanced and fresh. Wine expert James Suckling called Bordeaux 2018 “a vintage of superlatives.” A good (and inexpensive) example is Château Pagnac … [Read more...]
FARM FRESH! PCMR’s Farm to Table Dinner Series
If you’re looking to escape the SLC heat and enjoy a wonderful gourmet dinner in the mountains, Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) is a terrific choice. Last week, PCMR kicked off their new Farm to Table Dinner Series which is held monthly at Legends Bar & Grill, located on the main floor of Legacy Lodge in Park City Mountain Village. Each dinner in the series is a … [Read more...]
Simple & Easy Chicken Parmesan
One of my favorite Italian-American comfort foods is chicken parmigiana - or, chicken parmesan as it’s usually known in this country. This recipe will serve 4 people, but it can easily be doubled if you need more portions. Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, cut in half (4 pieces total) salt freshly ground black pepper 1 large egg 1 cup dried … [Read more...]
Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio
— With the heatwave we’ve all been enduring, wouldn’t a nicely chilled glass of wine perk up your afternoon or evening? If so, I have an excellent one to recommend: Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio ($28.04). I know what you’re thinking. Italian Pinot Grigio is a flimsy little summer cottage of a wine. And yes, that is all too often true. A lot of Pinot Grigio can be pretty … [Read more...]
Where to Celebrate Pie and Beer Day in Salt Lake, Peruvian Food Fest and More
Pie & Beer @ Flanker The folks at Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club in The Gateway invite you to visit Flanker for Pie and Beer Days on July 23rd and July 24th. “We’re doing things a little differently,” says Flanker, “with a selection of fruit flavored beers and beer flavored foods. Holiday weekend specials include beer-battered fish tacos, pretzel bites with Squatters … [Read more...]