Mustard and Brown Sugar Bacon

Mustard and brown sugar bacon by chef alexis hernandez

8-12 ounces thick cut bacon 4 tablespoons of Dijon mustard 1/4  cup of light brown sugar Preheat oven to 375F Place the bacon on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper. Lightly brush each bacon slice with the Dijon mustard.  The using your fingers sprinkle each slice of bacon with a teaspoon of sugar.  Cook bacon for [...]

Burgers Apple Cider BBQ Sauce and Onions

Burgers, apple cider BBQ sauce and onions by chef alexis hernandez

Cinnamon onions: 2 tsp of distilled vinegar 4 medium sized Yellow onions (remove the root and slice thinly with the grain) 1 Tbs of butter 2 teaspoons of sugar 2 Tablespoons of oil (canola, corn) 1 Tablespoon of ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice (optional) In a large saute pan melt the butter and oil over [...]

Quick Sliders

Quick sliders by chef alexis hernandez

Ingredients:  1 1/2 pounds of 80/20 ground beef chuck 2 cups of shredded Gruyere 2 tablespoon mayonnaise 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix 24 Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl,  combine the beef, mayonnaise, onion soup mix [...]

Potato salad and vinaigrette

Potato salad and vinaigrette by chef alexis hernandez

Ingredients:  1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons kosher salt 3/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper ½ cup olive oil plus one tablespoon 4 stalks celery minced 1/3 cup minced scallions (white and green parts) 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes 1 lb small red potatoes Combine first six ingredients and [...]

Summer Wedge with Blue Cheese

Summer wedge with blue cheese by chef alexis hernandez

Ingredients: Serves 4 1/4 cups sour cream 1/4 mayonnaise 1 bunch of green onions tips removed and sliced thinly (white parts only) 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon of cumin 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard 1/2 cup of crumbled blue cheese 1/4 teaspoon of fresh black pepper 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt 2 medium [...]

Cucumber and Carrot Salad

Cucumber and carrot salad by chef alexis hernandez

Ingredients:   5 celery stalks sliced 1/4 inch thick with with ends removed 3 English cucumbers cut in half, peeled  and sliced 1/4 thick 3 carrots shredded about 1/2 cup 1/4 cup red onion sliced thinly (about 1 small red onion) Add all the ingredients above into a bowl. Salad Dressing 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard [...]

Arugula, Toasted Walnut and Roasted Pear Salad

Arugula toasted walnut and roasted pear salad by chef alexis hernandez

Ingredients:  Serves 4 3 Anjou pears 2 lemons juiced 4 oz of crumbled blue cheese ¼ cup of toasted walnuts chopped ½ cup of orange juice plus two tablespoons 1 clove of garlic minced 4 tablespoon of brown sugar ¼ cup olive oil 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard 6-8 oz of arugula Kosher salt Preheat [...]