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“Nelly’s – Artisan Argentinian Empanadas” The Arches Circle, Deer Park, NY Earlier this week, here in New York, it was hot, damp and rainy. However, with the upcoming closing of the Christmas Tree Shops I decided it might be a good idea to take a look around for any good deals. Unfortunately, I found none. Dejected I turned to food and finding something for lunch....

Sunday’s Restaurant Review “Nelly’s – Artisan Argentinian Empanadas” The Arches Circle, Deer Park, NY         Earlier this week, here in New York, it was hot, damp and rainy. However, with …

1 Recipe for Chicken Salad 2 slices of white bread 2 slices of beefsteak tomato Iceberg lettuce salt and pepper to taste. DIRECTIONS Toast bread. Add mayo to bread. Place 1/2 pound of chicken salad on toast. Top with tomato, lettuce. Add salt and pepper to taste Add second slice of bread. Slice in half corner to corner. Serve with a dill pickle, potato chips and iced tea. Copyright © Drunken Chef Enterprises LTD, All Rights Reserved 2022

Chicken Salad Sandwich 1 Recipe for Chicken Salad 2 slices of white bread 2 slices of beefsteak tomato Iceberg lettuce salt and pepper to taste. DIRECTIONS Toast bread. Add mayo to bread. Place 1/2 pound of chicken salad…

I made chicken matzo ball soup recently and used only the dark meat in that so I had the breasts left and used them in this recipe. INGREDENTS 2 chicken breasts diced ½ cup mayonnaise 2 celery stalks diced 1 carrot chopped or grated Pinch onion powder Pinch white pepper Pinch salt DIRECTIONS Dice cooked chicken breast. I like it diced fine....

Chicken Salad I made chicken matzo ball soup recently and used only the dark meat in that so I had the breasts left and used them in this recipe. INGREDENTS 2 chicken breasts diced ½ cup mayonnaise 2 celery stal…

Peeled russet potatoes Cut into cubes Add cheese cut carrots into stips Cut strips into dice add to pan INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef 2 cups beef stock 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1½ -inch chunks 6 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ cup milk ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 large onion, diced 4 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed and chopped (optional)...

Shepherd’s Pie Peeled russet potatoes Cut into cubes Add cheese cut carrots into stips Cut strips into dice add to pan INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef 2 cups beef stock 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut in…

“The Chowder Bar” The Chowder Bar 123 Maple Avenue Bay Shore, NY Yesterday, here in New York was a cold and damp rainy day. When I suggested to my wife the idea of clam chowder she jumped at the opportunity as she too felt the chill in the air. She asked if I was planning of going to the Chowder Bar for a delicious bowl of their yummy soup....

Sunday Restaurant Review “The Chowder Bar” The Chowder Bar 123 Maple Avenue Bay Shore, NY         Yesterday, here in New York was a cold and damp rainy day. When I suggested to my wife th…

Southern Fried Buffalo Wings sounds crazy doesn’t it? Its like I could not make up my mind on whether to make fried chicken or buffalo wings. Yet the truth is that right after Saint Patricks’ day I had some leftover buttermilk. I had no idea what to do with it until I decided to make a small batch of buffalo wings for myself....

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Southern Fried Buffalo Wings Southern Fried Buffalo Wings sounds crazy doesn’t it? Its like I could not make up my mind on whether to make fried chicken or buffalo wings. Yet the truth is that right after Saint Patrick…

Roast Beef (eye-round)

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Roast Beef (eye-round) Roast Beef (eye-round) Roast Beef has always been a family favorite as well as the leftovers which include hot roast beef with noodles and gravy, hot open roast beef sandwiches, hot roast beef on g…

This is a PARTY sandwich here in New York. When I first discovered this was when I worked in a deli as a teenager. I ate my first one at a friend’s eighteenth birthday party. Back then they came in two sizes. They were 3 feet long or 6 foot long hero's and you could even order them ½ American & ½ Italian or all American or all Italian....

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The Big Sandwich This is a PARTY sandwich here in New York. When I first discovered this was when I worked in a deli as a teenager. I ate my first one at a friend’s eighteenth birthday party. Back then they came in…

Rotelle Pasta Salad I serve this at barbeques or with lunch in the summer or even just eat it as LUNCH!! I love this. I came up with this recipe, because it reminds me of a deli I used to go to in my twenties. This and their garden salad were their two best dishes that I ate all the time on lunch....

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Rotelle Pasta Salad Rotelle Pasta  Salad I serve this at barbeques or with lunch in the summer or even just eat it as LUNCH!! I love this. I came up with this recipe, because it reminds me of a deli I used to go …

This is not so a much a restaurant review as it is an article about a local Deli I frequent. The Deli is the Captree Gourmet Deli located at 426 Union Blvd, West Islip, NY. 11795. I have been going there for years to buy breakfast and lunch. I have been going to New York Deli’s since I was a young whippersnapper....

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Sunday Restaurant Review         This is not so a much a restaurant review as it is an article about a local Deli I frequent. The Deli is the Captree Gourmet Deli located at 426 Union Blv…

This is a simple and common recipe. Sometimes you just need a big old plate of pasta and homemade sauce! INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef 2 cans whole tomatoes (Red Pack) 1 plum tomato (imported) 2 or 3 small cans of tomato sauce (DeMonte) 1 8 oz. can of paste (Contadina) 4 cloves of garlic (crushed) 2 large onions (chopped)...

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Meat Sauce (Bolognese) This is a simple and common recipe. Sometimes you just need a big old plate of pasta and homemade sauce! INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef 2 cans whole tomatoes (Red Pack) 1 plum tomato (imported) 2…

Seeing how today is Saint Patrick’s Day I thought I would share a recipe from a dear old friend for Irish Soda Bread. I will be making this if not tonight Saturday when I make my corned beef and cabbage that I posted earlier this month. I don’t normally like soda bread but this recipe is a sweeter version then I have EVER had before....

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IRISH SODA BREAD         Seeing how today is Saint Patrick’s Day I thought I would share a recipe from a dear old friend for Irish Soda Bread. I will be making this if not tonight…

Shrimp Wine Lobster bisque Friends of mine invited us (my wife and I) over for lobster bisque and wine. Being the good friends they are they opened the Estate Bottled Schweiger Vineyards Chardonnay pictured above to go with our meal. We started with a simple salad of greens, cucumber and Italian salad dressing. I do like a good salad and this was perfect....

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Wine Review – Schweiger Vineyards Shrimp Wine Lobster bisque         Friends of mine invited us (my wife and I) over for lobster bisque and wine. Being the good friends they are they opened the Es…

These are a few Prime Ribs I have made with the recipe below Prime Rib is usually something I save and make for Christmas dinner. However occasionally I make it during the year for friends and family. It just goes so well with a bold Cabernet Sauvignon. I am partial to the cabernets from Caymus or St Francis. I suppose you could make this “standing rib roast” as it was called in the past for Easter or a leg of lamb....

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A Holiday Dinner – Prime Rib These are a few Prime Ribs I have made with the recipe below Prime Rib is usually something I save and make for Christmas dinner.  However occasionally I make it during the year for friends an…

This is a good side dish for any roast. COOKING UTENSILS NEEDED Peeler Chef’s knife Cutting board Metal baking dish (I can use the bottom half of a Whirlpool Broiler Pan) INGREDIENTS: 3 lbs. baking (russet) Potatoes 2 tbls Olive oil and 2 tbls butter (melted) or margarine ¼ Paprika ¼ Garlic powder ¼ Onion powder ¼ Salt ¼ White pepper…...

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Roasted Potatoes This is a good side dish for any roast. COOKING UTENSILS NEEDED Peeler Chef’s knife Cutting board Metal baking dish (I can use the bottom half of a Whirlpool Broiler Pan) INGREDIENTS: 3 lbs. baking…

My mom always made these when ever we had steak. COOKING UTENSILS NEEDED Crinkle Cut Serrator Deep Fryer or dutch oven Vegetable peeler INGREDIENTS: 5 pounds Russet potatoes 1 gal peanut oil or canola DIRECTIONS: Heat peanut oil to 350 degrees in an extra-large heavy pot. I use a 7 quart Dutch oven or a large cast iron pot. Do not fill pot more than half way with oil....

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Fresh French Fries My mom always made these when ever we had steak. COOKING UTENSILS NEEDED Crinkle Cut Serrator Deep Fryer or dutch oven Vegetable peeler INGREDIENTS: 5 pounds Russet potatoes 1 gal peanut oil or can…

This is another Steak staple side dish my mom made. Green Beans (steamed) 1 pound string bean (green beans) 2 cups water Bring 2 cups of water in your 4 quart sauce pot to a boil with the steamer basket in place. Prepare beans by removing both ends and cutting in half or thirds. When the water is at a rapid boil add the beans....

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Fresh String Beans This is another Steak staple side dish my mom made. Green Beans (steamed) 1 pound string bean (green beans) 2 cups water Bring 2 cups of water in your 4 quart sauce pot to a boil with the steamer b…

INGREDIENTS: 1 package mushrooms 1 large Spanish onions 4 tablespoons stick of butter 2 tablespoon olive oil Salt and Pepper DIRECTIONS: Wash mushrooms under cold running water to remove dirt. Let drain. While the shrooms drain slice the onion. Cut small mushrooms in half and large mush into quarters. Heat oil in a large All-Clad or similar steel pan. When hot, add onions....

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Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions INGREDIENTS: 1 package mushrooms 1 large Spanish onions 4 tablespoons stick of butter 2 tablespoon olive oil Salt and Pepper DIRECTIONS: Wash mushrooms under cold running water to remove dirt. Let …

This is the perfect condiment for Prime Rib or a roast beef sandwich. INGREDIENTS: ½ cup sour cream ¼ cup jarred horseradish (less if you do not want it that hot) 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons dried chives 1 teaspoon Lee and Perrins worcestershire sauce (optional for those allergic to fish) ½ teaspoon cider vinegar Pinch of Salt Pinch of white Pepper…...

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Horseradish Sauce This is the perfect condiment for Prime Rib or a roast beef sandwich. INGREDIENTS: ½ cup sour cream ¼ cup jarred horseradish (less if you do not want it that hot) 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teasp…

March means Corned Beef

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WELCOME MARCH and corned beef         March is a favorite month of mine. Many famous book, poetry and music all refer to March such the idiom; “In like a lion out like a lamb.” Which as many o…

Emilio’s Jericho Turnpike, Commack, NY Sunday night (of last week) I had dinner with my sister in-law, my nephew and my wife. I have been here a few time over the past few years even before there was such a thing as Covid and I always find me way back here. That’s because the chef never seems to disappoint me....

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THE SUNDAY RESTAURANT REVIEW Emilio’s Jericho Turnpike, Commack, NY Sunday night (of last week) I had dinner with my sister in-law, my nephew and my wife. I have been here a few time over the past few years even before there w…

I made turkey burgers last night. The recipe is below. I do recommend these. I'm not saying make these just as a healthy alternative, or not because ground turnkey is cheaper then beef right now but because they taste DAM good! Enjoy. The Drunken Chef INGREDIENTS: 4 Brioche hamburger buns 1 package ground turkey 1 large whole egg 1 carrot…...

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Turkey Burger I made turkey burgers last night. The recipe is below. I do recommend these. I’m not saying make these just as a healthy alternative, or not because ground turnkey is cheaper then beef right …

This is a picture of an apple pie, but you get the idea This is one of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes. How bazar and I can not believe I have not posted this yet. INGREDIENTS: 9 inch pie shell top and bottom 1 package frozen or canned artichokes 4 eggs 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder or chopped garlic 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese…...

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Artichoke Pie This is a picture of an apple pie, but you get the idea This is one of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes. How bazar and I can not believe I have not posted this yet. INGREDIENTS: 9 inch pie shell to…

Now that you have your French onion soup recipe. Let’s use some of that for THIS recipe! I call it the French dip burger and it’s the perfect meal for watching a football game! For a large crowd watching the big game, check out my cheeseburger sliders recipe too! The Drunken Chef (Russ) French Dip Burger Serves 3 to 4…...

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The French Dip Burger         Now that you have your French onion soup recipe. Let’s use some of that for THIS recipe! I call it the French dip burger and it’s the perfect meal for wat…

French Onion Soup. Comfort food.

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French Onion Soup         French Onion Soup is a classic. When I was much younger, I frequented a restaurant that had a terrific French Onion Soup. I even remember going to this re…

INGREDIENTS: 6 artichokes 1 lemon, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons old bay seasoning 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup finely diced onion 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 1/2 cups Italian style bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish 1/4 cup olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided Salt and pepper DIRECTIONS: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F....

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Artichokes (Stuffed) INGREDIENTS: 6 artichokes 1 lemon, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons old bay seasoning   2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup finely diced onion 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 1/2 cups Italian style…

Drawn or Clarified butter is more of a technique more than a recipe. Drawn butter I assume comes from the fact you are drawing out the “good” cooking butterfat from the butter and removing the milk solids. These milk solids are the things that burn in the frying pan or bottom of a pot and make the butter taste nasty....

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Drawn (Clarified) Butter Drawn or Clarified butter is more of a technique more than a recipe. Drawn butter I assume comes from the fact you are drawing out the “good” cooking butterfat from the butter and removing the milk…

Today’s lesson is the humble Artichoke. I know this does not sound very exciting. It is more of a treat really as opposed to a vegetable that is served with an entree. Artichokes are good if you want a nice glass or two of Chardonnay or Pinot and chat with friends over an appetizer. You could follow this up with a nice small cheese course, like say Burrata with grilled vegetables and a balsamic glaze....

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Artichokes (Steamed) Today’s lesson is the humble Artichoke.         I know this does not sound very exciting. It is more of a treat really as opposed to a vegetable that is served wi…

This is not just an entree it’s a meal. Maybe, even a Sunday dinner. As you can see in the picture, I hope. There is the chicken of course, your protein. There is the stuffing, that is your starch. Then there are carrots, the “veg”. Then there is the gravy (shown further down). For me, it is the chicken gravy that ties it all together....

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Stuffed Roast Chicken This is not just an entree it’s a meal. Maybe, even a Sunday dinner. As you can see in the picture, I hope. There is the chicken of course, your protein. There is the stuffing, that is your…

Unlike most of my recipes I do not remember where it was I first had a hot steamy bowl of Italian Wedding Soup. Perhaps is was at a restaurant or maybe even at a catering hall during a wedding, nah, too corny. Wherever it was, I liked it. I do remember one place in particular that had a very good recipe....

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Italian Wedding Soup         Unlike most of my recipes I do not remember where it was I first had a hot steamy bowl of Italian Wedding Soup. Perhaps is was at a restaurant or maybe ev…