We are very excited to announce our first cooking class! On Thursday, October 11th at Brown’s Kitchen, in Tallahassee, Florida, we are cooking up some flavorful delights. Please join us for authentic, and delicious Middle-Eastern cuisine, taught by Chef John Minas. Click the link in our bio for more information. As always, keep it Simple, Fresh & Elegant!
Read MoreCatch of the day! Both Florida, and Massachusetts are a piece of my heart, and influence my food choices. Both states share that love for fresh seafood - what's not to love? Delicious Florida Grouper Cheeks elevate this classic New England dish to the next level. Click the link in our bio or visit www.Minashospitality.com Here’s to keeping it simple, fresh and elegant!
Read MoreBoston, you’re my home. Here's to bringing my home into yours. Classic New England Maine Lobster Roll with traditional Clam Chowdah. Take a close look at the Lobster roll for a little surprise. For the recipe, click the link in my bio or visit www.MinasHospitality.com. Here’s to keeping it simple, fresh, and elegant!
Read MoreTake your pic or try them all: Gluten Free, Dairy Free & Sugar Free, and Keto Vanilla Cupcakes with a Vanilla “Buttercream”. These delicious, healthier cupcakes are sweetened using only monk fruit sugar (syrup, and powdered). As always, keep it Simple, Fresh & Elegant!
Read MoreI want to share this tasty way to celebrate football season. Brining, and double frying your wings is the way to go for game days this year. Step up the flavors with Pomegranate Molasses, and Moroccan Maple Syrup from our friends at Botanical Springs. Click the link in the bio for the recipe or visit www.Minashospitality.com. As always, keep it simple, fresh and elegant!
Are we capturing your attention with our food posts? We love feedback. This appealing pita wrap is a product of all the middle eastern style recipes we talk about - all wrapped into one... pun intended! Some assembly required. Here’s to keeping it simple, fresh, and elegant!
Read MoreMezze! Mezze! Mezze! Delightful Mediterranean appetizers to enjoy with family, friends, beverages, and conversation. Quinoa tabbouleh, Moroccan black olives, sheep’s milk feta, pickled red onions, and of course, some delicious pita to start your meals with flavor galore! Click the link in the bio or visit www.MinasHospitality.com for the recipes. Here’s to keeping it simple, fresh, and elegant.
Read MoreThe Fourth of July is on the horizon. Here is a flavorful, and healthy alternative to the customary burgers, and hot dogs. When choosing your beef for Middle Eastern Kebabs, it pays to speak to your butcher. Ask for them to source “bottom flap sirloin”, traditionally known in New England as “steak tips”. Any summer party gets better because this cut of beef is one of the most tender, and succulent.
Read MoreIt's definitely "Summer in the City". Tomato Three Ways, is a great way to face the heat. Fried green tomatoes, paired with my very own crowd favorite, Spicy Tomato Jam, drizzled with Sauce Choron, and finished with a topping of Florida stone crab. Sauce Choron is a derivative of hollandaise, one of the French "Mother Sauces, created by the simple addition of some form of a tomato product. This dish is a mouthwatering way to celebrate summer.
Read MoreMy "favorite-ever", the classic Ricotta Cake. Truly is a simple to execute, and very impressive dessert to serve. The orange blossom glaze takes this indulgence to a standard that is sure to please any palate.
Read MoreMy mantra is “Simple, Fresh, & Elegant”. This picture represents that we can easily produce an easy, tasty delight for our palate, as well as healthy fuel for our bodies. Chickpeas, kosher salt, lemon, tahini (sesame butter), cumin, and garlic... that’s it!
Read MoreWho doesn’t love the Classic Caesar Salad!? Soak the anchovies in whole milk for 30 minutes to remove a significant amount of the offensive fishy flavor (magnified by the canning process). Add some crispy Parmesan chips to elevate this classic salad to the next level. Listen for the sounds of food appreciation!!
Read MoreFor you, by popular demand! Here is a delicious, easy to execute crab cake recipe sure to impress, and delight your peeps. The light, and flavorful addition of fennel and grapefruit really brightens the dish to stand out above the rest! Please share your thoughts as feedback is always appreciated. Here’s to keeping it simple, fresh & elegant!
Read MoreLabneh, also known as yogurt cheese, is a strained variation of traditional yogurt. The process of salting and hanging the yogurt in cheesecloth for 48 hours, removes the whey, leaving behind a thickened (slightly softer cream cheese) and much more flavorful product.
Read MoreSuch a "Simple, Fresh & Elegant" salad to enjoy with fresh and seasonal strawberries. The peppery arugula contrasted with the tangy Balsamic Gastrique is something to be desired!
Read MoreHappy Christmas! Here for everyone today is a dish that truly is my idea of a celebration! Gather the family around for an elegant presentation that is sure to delight everyone. Pair with a simple horseradish sauce to add a little extra bite or lighten things up with an herb pesto! Make sure to talk to your local butcher about the specifications needed to serve a consistent roast to your guests on your Merry day!
Read MoreDiscovering the abundance of Chanterelle Mushrooms North Florida has to offer was a pleasant surprise as a Boston transplant Chef learning the land. The ingredients on the plate are simply made to accommodate the delicate flavors and textures the locally foraged mushrooms have to offer. It does not hurt to use locally sourced heirloom corn for the Polenta and Chickens if they're available!
Read MoreA delicious combination of sweet, salty, crunchy and creamy. This dish was created as a method to elegantly serve shredded quail in a salad while using it as a method to search out and filter any buckshot from within the freshly hunted catch. A fantastic photo that just floats on the plate!
Read MoreA dish big enough to represent the nations third largest state, The Great State of Florida in the "2011 Great American Seafood Cookoff"! Every ingredient you expect to find within the bountiful state is on this plate and represented to it's truest flavors. I do hope and invite you to try this simple yet sophisticated dish in your own home.
Read MoreBeing chosen as one of the 12 premier Chefs for the 2017 Naples Winter Wine Festival was such an honor that will not soon be forgotten. Sharing a marquee with Celebrity Chefs such as Wolfgang Puck, Tom Colicchio and Jose Olivera (just to name a few) is beyond anything I could have imagined 10 years ago. It is only up up and up from here, but this moment in my career will always be remembered as a point of excellence.
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