Restaurant Recipes

Dungeness Crab Cakes

Chef

Restaurant: Oceana Coastal Kitchen | San Diego

Head Chef Steven Riemer presents the ever-popular Dungeness Crab Cakes, a delightful appetizer sure to please any appetite. This seafood creation features generous helpings of scallops and crab meat with a seared texture. Accompanied by a zesty watercress and radish salad, this dish is enjoyable any time of year. A sweet white wine, such as a Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio, pairs best with this appetizer by heightening the succulent flavors even more.


Fleming's Potatoes

Restaurant: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar La Jolla | San Diego

This dish is a heaping loaf of thinly sliced au gratin potatoes with two types of cheese, jalapeños, and leeks incorporated between the layers. It is an indulgent dish from top to bottom, finished off with a thick layer of melted cheese, butter, and cream then baked to create a crisp outer crust. One bite in, and you will understand why this is a signature dish here at Fleming’s.


Champagne-Poached Peaches with Fresh Berries and Creme Anglaise

Peaches and Champagne

Restaurant: Restaurant at The Pearl | San Diego

The summer season does not only bring San Diegans great weather and long days, but it also brings a craving for something light and rejuvenating while soaking in some rays under the radiant sun. Restaurant at the Pearl's Sous Chef Jonny Tran and Bar Manager Emily Arney has created a simple yet classic summer recipes that utilize a medley of refreshing fruits, such as peaches, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries. Champagne-Poached Peaches with Fresh Berries and Creme Anglaise is a satisfying treat that pairs well with the summer season and is ideal for a appetizer or dessert (add ice cream to intensify the experience) or appetizer dish for brunch, lunch or dinner.


Pearl Tempura Squash Blossoms with Organic Arugula and Strawberries

Squash Blossom Tempura

Restaurant: Restaurant at The Pearl | San Diego

Restaurant at the Pearl has provided a sensational summer recipe that will refresh palates with fresh squash blossoms deep fried with tempura batter, and organic arugula and strawberries. This dish is a suitable candidate to be a great starter for brunch, lunch, or dinner, maybe outdoors while enjoying some sun? Simple and easy, Tempura Squash Blossoms with Organic Arugula and Strawberry will wow you and your guest's.


Sauteed Mushrooms

Chef Arturo Mejia

Restaurant: Donovan's of Downtown | San Diego

Mushrooms are full of flavor and make for the perfect side dish. Now you can make delicious sauteed mushrooms at home, Donovan's style. This recipe pairs well with savory food, just the right addition to any steak, and it's perfectly capable of serving as a main course. Open a door to the possibilities and discover how flavorful mushrooms can really be.


Surf and Turf

Dining Room with View

Restaurant: TWIST by Pierre Gagnaire | Las Vegas

TWIST in Las Vegas teaches you how to create a lovely blend where the surf meets the turf.


Legendary A1 Burger

Entrance

Restaurant: Hard Rock Cafe | San Diego

The signature burger from the Gaslamp's Hard Rock Cafe, the A1 features a 10 oz angus patty, Cajun spiced bacon, and a touch of San Diego love. This hearty, flavorful burger would go great with any tasty beer on tap at the Hard Rock Cafe.


Maytag Blue Cheese Potato Gratin

Restaurant: The Steakhouse at Camelot | Las Vegas

If you're a fan of potatoes -- and really, who isn't? -- the delectable Maytag Blue Cheese Potato Gratin will be right up your alley. Made with rich seasonings guaranteed to satisfy the most "royal" of palate demands, this is one unique dish in every aspect of the term.


Spinach and Artichoke Cheese Fondue Recipe

Table Setting

Restaurant: The Melting Pot - Gaslamp | San Diego

This cheese fondue appetizer is a fan-favorite among Melting Pot guests and staff alike.


Gorgonzola, Artichoke, and Ham Strata

Restaurant: Crest Cafe | San Diego

A modern and fresh casserole that your mother probably doesn't make. Use only the freshest ingredients to bring out all the flavors in this unique Chef Ruben Medina signature dish.