Roast chicken with Moroccan spices (serves 2 plus leftovers)

This roast chicken is one of our signature dishes at Rendezvous and is featured on our popular Sunday Prix Fixe menu.  This spice mix was inspired by the Moroccan combination called “ras al hanout”, or “top-shelf”.  Though I designed it specifically for this chicken dish, it [...]

Cauliflower + Pine Nuts
Every Monday at the restaurant, I cook a simple lunch — usually a quick pasta dish — for José, Carolina, Rambo, Bob and myself.  Occasionally, one of the delivery drivers might happen to show up at just the right time, too!  For the last several weeks, I’ve been hooked on the flavor [...]

. . . .  or, a perfect example of how liberal arts opens many doors in life:
In the late ’70’s, I spent 3 years in Montpellier, France studying French language and literature and working as a graduate assistant.  It was during that time that I first came in contact with a whole new world of [...]

Pork and veal meatballs with toasted orecchiette
One of the most frequently asked questions of a restaurant chef is:  “Where do you get your ideas?”  My usual answer to that one is:  “Anywhere I possibly can!”  Chefs are always on the lookout for the one little ingredient, little touch, or [...]