Winning roast has coffee with a kick
An unlikely combination of seasonings makes a good match.
A classic shrimp dish with a twist
The first time Kevin Battles tasted Shrimp Alfredo, he wasn’t impressed. The student chef at Johnson County Community College thought it was bland. So he set about spicing up the dish. The version here adds four cloves of garlic and chicken in what Battles calls the best of all worlds.
Empanadas are a South-American delight
You don’t have to live in South America to appreciate empanadas. They’re perfect for on-the-go families who don’t always make it to the dinner table at the same time, or for serving to the crowd when they’re at your house to watch the big game on TV.
Ease your appetite into spring with Grilled Asian Salmon
Tired of winter soups and hearty casseroles? ohnson County Community College student chef Cin Larson has just the antidote with her recipe for Grilled Asian Salmon. The salmon, rice and sautéed vegetable combination is light enough to evoke the warmer days ahead, but just hearty enough to satisfy a winter appetite.
Cooking 101 | Finesse a stylish holiday cappuccino cheesecake
Need an elegant finale to a holiday meal? Casey Godinez, a student chef at Johnson County Community College, has the answer with her Cappuccino Cheesecake. A graham cracker crust and rich layer of ganache are topped with cream cheese filling and served with a luscious Orange Caramel Sauce.
Cooking 101 | Barbecue Pork Tacos are an unusual but tasty combo
Can’t decide between Mexican and barbecue for dinner? Choose both with this innovative recipe from Edwin Fluevog, a student chef in the Johnson County Community College hospitality management program. He loves tacos, and has long experimented with making his own barbecue sauces. So it made sense to him to combine the two in one tasty dish.
Cooking 101 | Meringues are base for bloody good treats
Need a dessert with a scary-sounding name to end your Halloween celebration?
Cooking 101 | Satisfying meal takes raw ingredients beyond green salad
No need to use the stove for this meal from Johnson County Community College student chef Jacki Johnson. It’s all raw and gluten-free, to boot. The pretend pasta would work for either dinner or lunch, Johnson said.
Cooking 101 | Flaming brandy brings a touch of drama to Steak Diane
Steak and potatoes get a showman’s flair with this recipe for Steak Diane, complete with flaming brandy, from Jessica Seely, a chef apprentice at Johnson County Community College. Her father asks her to make it for every special occassion. “It’s fun,” she said. “It’s like a show with the brandy.”
Cooking 101 | Comfort-food classic becomes centerpiece for Danish meal
Take a trip across the sea to Scandinavia with this home-style Danish meal created by Johnson County Community College student chef Patrisha Nielsen. It’s a favorite of her children and reflects their dad’s Danish heritage. Try it out over the weekend, preparing the beets on Saturday and the rest of the menu for Sunday dinner.
