The Florida Chef

With Yucca fries, and roasted garlic and tomato cream sauce

Creamy mac n' cheese, crispy bacon and sweet broccoli.  A perfect combination for a satisfying meal.  

Fresh harvested Florida Bay Scallops broiled with citrus and butter for a rich succulent treat.  Served with toasted garlic bread.  

2005 "Show Me The Honey" Culinary Competition Winner!

Buckwheat honey is rich like blackstrap molasses, and pairs well with the truffle honey

A throwback to you Scouting Days.  This  chicken can be made at home, or out camping.  You can also do this on a grill or a smoker.

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Chicken and vegetables with savory buttermilk biscuit topping.

Smokey and tangy.  Tastes great on grilled wings.  This is easily kept and reheated.

Smokey and Savory beef contrasted by sweet corn and avocado salsa.

EPCOT Food and Wine Demo 2018

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Watch it here:  https://youtu.be/rArWUsqijoQ

Meaty and Rich, and not too salty!!!  Make this anytime of year!

This takes at least three weeks, but it is well worth the wait. This uses TCM or tinted curing mix, (sodium nitrate) which keeps meat pink while cooking.  It's not vital, but it will just be cured beef and not corned. 

Brining the chicken helps keep the chicken moist and juicy, while the coating crunchy.  Try tossing the finished chicken in honeyed hot sauce!

A great healthy snack with the addition of fresh crunchy peas and crispy bacon.  Serve with greens over earthy bread.  A great way to use up colored eggs.

Crispy Florida rock shrimp over creamy stoned ground grits.  Topped with tomato bacon jam, and earthy greens.

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2017 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival Culinary Demonstration

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Watch it here: https://youtu.be/AWg4PpBgh4Q

My Grandmother's Homemade Noodle Dumplings.  Steamy and comforting. 

The Ultimate Florida Fall Fish Dish

2016 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Visiting Chef Series Demo

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Watch it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSHvEZiwFuA

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Tender, juicy smoky pork butt with a salty tangerine and rosemary sauce.  If you don't have a chamber smoker, this can be grilled over very low heat with the lid down.

EPCOT 2019 Food and Wine Festival Demo

2005 "Show Me The Honey" Culinary Competition Winner!

Seared scallops with tomato and fennel stew and clover honey.

Fresh kale and whole wheat pasta with a spicy buttery sauce and blistered tomatoes.  Perfect for a healthy meal. 

Served over egg noodles.  Would be perfect with fresh truffles, or other varieties mushrooms included.

2017 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival Culinary Demonstration

Great for a party appetizer or with pasta.  Try substituting out cheeses.  Easily frozen after baking for a quick weeknight meal.

Sweet Florida Lobster Tail, Creamy Risotto, Earthy Herbed Butter

Roast chicken with a melange of fresh seasonal vegetables that will drag your family to the table.

A creation of spring flavors that can be eaten as an entree, or for a side dish.  Fresh peas by far are the best choice.

One of my family's favorites.  Add whatever vegetables you enjoy.  

Try it with homemade ricotta cheese!

This would also taste great with chicken, beef, pork, or other game meats!