FROM SCRATCH.
A food blog by Chef Hallie Norvet
Posted on December 29, 2019 at 5:25 PM |
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Mini Hassleback Potatoes
These Mini Hassleback Potatoes are perfect as an appetizer, or a side dish due to their versatility.
Top them with sour cream and chive, dip them in fondue, or just enjoy them on their own.
Posted on December 29, 2019 at 7:10 AM |
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Shaved Zucchini and Feta Salad
with Avocado and Meyer Lemon Dressing
The zucchini is raw in this dish.
And, if you have never tried raw zucchini with a little lemon and salt, you will be forever changed!
Posted on September 6, 2019 at 9:30 PM |
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Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
It's the end of Summer and the best time for tomatoes is now. But, what to do with all of those cherry or grape tomatoes to extend thier shelf life? Simple answer: roast them.
Roasted cherry ...
Read Full Post »Posted on October 3, 2018 at 9:00 PM |
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Cornbread and Butternut Squash Bites
Am I the only one already planning Thanksgiving?
These Cornbread and Butternut Squash Bites will definitely be on the hors d'oeuvres ...
Read Full Post »Posted on July 22, 2018 at 1:55 AM |
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Avocado Caesar Salad
I went out to a restaurant this weekend and there was an Avocado Caesar Salad on the menu. But, the waiter was not sure if there were any anchovies involved in the dressing. So, inspired by that moment, I had...
Read Full Post »Posted on July 6, 2018 at 2:10 PM |
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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Jalapeños
Summer is here and the grill is fired up, what else do you need? Well, coming from my experience, you need these Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Jalapeños at your next cook-out. They are a cro...
Read Full Post »Posted on March 21, 2018 at 9:30 PM |
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Blistered Lemon-Sesame Shishito Peppers
It's been raining here in L.A. and I needed something to heat it up! That's when these Blistered Lemon-Sesame Shishito Peppers came into my life and saved the day. I wanted spice, I got it. They s...
Read Full Post »Posted on March 11, 2018 at 7:10 PM |
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Pickled Sweet Peppers + Garlic + Cilantro
Anyone who knows me will tell you, I love pickles. So much that people gift me jars of pickles on my birthday. Odd, but true.
It's not my birthday yet, but it's always a good time t...
Read Full Post »Posted on March 1, 2018 at 1:25 PM |
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Quick Pickled Radishes
I am all about the quick pickles, guys. A quick pickle is a recipe I use when I don't have the time (or patience) to make a pickle brine with heat. That's righ...
Read Full Post »Posted on February 23, 2018 at 3:05 PM |
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Marinated Red Beet and Cabbage Salad
+ Tarragon Vinaigrette
Most people meal prep Monday-Friday. But, what about the weekend? Having some healthy goodi...
Read Full Post »Posted on February 17, 2018 at 7:45 PM |
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Turmeric Quinoa Yam Fritters with Scallion Yogurt
It's Sunday and I needed something light, but satisfying while I am preparing for my Monday clients. There's no doubt about it that these Turmeric Quinoa and Yam Fritters with Scallion Yogurt left me satisfied. The warm spices of garam masala, curry, and cumin with the earthiness of quinoa go wonderfully with fluffy yams. Best part? The recipe can be done in under 30 minutes!
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Posted on January 13, 2018 at 2:50 PM |
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Grilled Cilantro Chile Lime Shrimp
As promsied here is my recipe for my Grilled Garlic Cilantro Lime Shrimp. It's been a hot week here in L.A. with temperatures above 80 degrees. This is unusual for January, so now I will make some unusual January food. Instead of chili's and stews like I normally would be making this time of year, we are all seeking relief with fresh, chilled salads. The recipe for these shrimp is v...
Read Full Post »Posted on December 30, 2017 at 10:45 PM |
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Lemon Electrolyte Water
By adding a few simple ingredients to your water you can transform it from rehydrating to replenishing. We deplete a lot of the nutrients in our body when we exercise/work hard. The easiest way to replenish these nutrients is to drink them! Electro water is also great for replenishing nutrients after a hardcore night out. I added some fresh lemon, as well as some cucumber and basil to spice it up a bit. But ...
Read Full Post »Posted on December 29, 2017 at 5:55 PM |
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Cracked Pepper Bleu Cheese Dressing
I promise that underneath everything here, there are actual wedges of chilled iceberg lettuce..and.. it's all vegetarian! I used my cracked pepper bleu cheese dressing to dress up this Loaded Wedge Salad. Fnished with Bleu Cheese, Cucumber, Tomato, Carrot, Parsley, Scallion, Hardboiled Egg, Radish, Sunflower Seed. Put this on the table for your New Year's Eve Party, you could even ...
Read Full Post »Posted on November 12, 2017 at 9:35 AM |
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Braised Belgian Endive with Lemon and Tarragon
I will admit (way) back in culinary school I had no idea why anyone would ever want to braise Belgian endive. "It's just lettuce." I thought. Then over my many years of cooking I've realized endive is so much more than "just lettuce."
First of all, it's not just lettuce. It's in the chicory family, the same type of green as frisee, raddichio, and escarole. Chicory...
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