Serves four hungry eaters Many of us are getting a little stir crazy, staying in our homes during this pandemic. A friend that I often share recipes (and used to have over to dinner often), suggested a virtual dinner together. We both cooked this recipe and selected a nice chardonnay and set down to eat … Continue reading Shrimp Scampi, Steamed Clams & Linguini with Marinara Sauce
Serves 4-6- < My Aunt Betty gave me her recipe for a casserole that she made for us on one of her visits whan I was a child. She told me she loved making it as she always had a small glass of Grand Marnier to sip on while it baked. She kept … Continue reading Aunt Betty’s Casserole Recipe with Grand Marnier Liqueur
Gazpacho, Tomato & Watermelon Soup Adapted by Chef Alan Zox, from the Hali’mall General Store Cookbook, author Beverly Gannon, Hawaii Recipe for 6-8 cups of soup Gazpacho is one of those extraordinary thirst-quenching drinks which also serves as a meal. When eating and drinking a version of this gazpacho in Hawaii last summer I found … Continue reading Hawaiian Healthy Eating
An Article about “Eating Well” An Article about “Eating Well” adapted by Alan Zox, Ph.D, founder of Zox kitchen Blog from the original article published in The NY Times by Mark Bittman, author of How to Cook Everything Vegetarian; and David Katz, M.D. author of the forthcoming book: The Truth about Food. “Eating Well” has become one of the … Continue reading Eating Well
The Scargo Cafe is a popular, attractive Bar/restaurant in Cape Cod on Rt. 6. The restaurant has been active and successful for more than 34 years. The ambience and appeal of the Cafe is enhanced by its location across the street from a sophisticated film venue that shows foreign films; and a live theatre is also … Continue reading Chefs Coping with COVID
Lobsters are most often considered gourmet eating. But there is a shift in taste and practice from years past. Lobsters were not considered to be a special culinary treat but rather an undesirable food that was fed to prisoners at the Boston County Jail. Lobsters were so plentiful they could be hand-picked on the beaches of Boston. Today … Continue reading Springtime Lobster
BBQ is sometimes too good to be true. Today’s article discusses the use of “Liquid Smoke”. But this method is not my cup of tea, given the chemicals that are used. There are other options available that do not include chemicals. I thought it would be helpful to elaborate a bit more fully. There are two … Continue reading Healthy BBQ Adapted from The Pink Adobe
Adapted By Chef Alan Zox Yields 6-8 Servings Rosalea Murphy is the Owner and Chef of the Pink Adobe in Santa Fe New Mexico. Today I am sharing her recipe for “Easy Chocolate Cake”. I mentioned the Cake last week when I was describing it in some detail. It takes less than an hour to prepare and bake. It is appropriately … Continue reading THE EASY SANTA FE CHOCOLATE CAKE
Adapted from the book: The Pink Adobe, by author Rosalea Murphy The Pink Adobe is a restaurant in Santa Fe, New Mexico that thrives on culinary diversity and delicious international cuisine from the Southwest, founded by the unique and extraordinary owner, Rosalea Murphy. I enjoyed the special pleasure of eating at the restaurant several times while visiting friends in Santa Fe. … Continue reading CHICKEN MEZRA WITH RED GLAZE
Mustard seeds are condiments harvested from mustard plants and shrubs, grown all over the world. Major producers are India, Pakistan, Canada, Nepal, and Myanmar. Seeds are harvested from three types of mustard plant: black mustard, brown mustard and yellow/white mustard. Mustard seeds have been used for condiments for thousands of years. Black mustard is thought to be … Continue reading Creamy Mustard and Sauté Chicken
It may be awhile before you can travel to Mexico. Why not bring the taste of Mexico to your table? On Cinco de Mayo we usually go out to a local restaurant to celebrate the tastes of Mexico. This May we are at home. While staying at home, you will enjoy this delicious spicy Mexican … Continue reading Spicy Mexican Chili
Congratulations Carol W. of Seattle WA . You are the winner of the 2020 Zox Kitchen Recipe Contest. We want to thank all of you that sent in your favorite recipes and photos. I take great pleasure in notifying you, Carol, that your Banana Bread Recipe is our winner. My Team at Zox Kitchen found … Continue reading WE HAVE A WINNER!
My wife and I found a wonderful retreat on the big island of Hawaii, located about 4 miles from Pāhoa. Puna Rainforest is a magical home away from home covered in fruit trees, avocados, lemons, limes, pineapples, and banana trees among others. Steam vents also fill part of the property with warm and cold swimming … Continue reading Rainforest Cottages in Hawaii
Kim and I had a fascinating day visiting farmers markets on the Big Island of Hawaii. We were amazed at the number of quality products from local farmers as well as local artists. Below are references to those that we found and others in the area that appear online. Anyone living here, or visiting, should … Continue reading FARMERS MARKETS IN HAWAII
During my stay in Hawaii, I have visited many farmers’ markets and interviewed individuals with very interesting products and services. Of course many are food products. My focus has been on finding farmers producing food organically with sustainable farming methods. I have also come across many interesting non-food vendors and listed them with their products … Continue reading MORE FARMERS’ MARKET VENDORS
NAIKELA BOTANICALS Chance Naikela -Eat It * Drink it * Love it – 808-426-6514 https://www.naikela.com/ Over the holidays I am spending time in Hawaii. During my visits to the North Shore to watch surfers surf the spectacular 20-30 foot waves I stopped by food trucks for lunch. The interesting thing about food trucks is they … Continue reading EVEN MORE VENDORS AT FARMERS’ MARKETS
Most of us enjoy the very idea let alone the practice of eating a meal by the fireplace. We might prefer the charcoal pit or eating alongside a wood-fired meal. In days past, eating over wood-fired grills was as thrilling as it was practical. We used to do this at home when my Dad was … Continue reading Grilling and Smoking -A Close Look at the Joys of BBQ
Visiting Hawaii has been an extraordinary experience for me and my partner. Living here is a bit expensive, but it seems to me that the lifestyle is worth the effort. People live all over several different islands – 137 to be exact. But there are four major islands- Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii known as … Continue reading Hawaii and Eating Hawaiian Seafood
Here’s a meal that is ideal and unique for cool winter nights. Italians know the dish well while other ethnic groups may be less familiar while no less appreciative. Called Osso Buco it is festive and flavorful when browned in the oven followed by braising at temperatures that are low and slow. The method relies … Continue reading Osso Buco – Italian Braised Veal
The Island of Oahu in the State of Hawaii has become a culture of big waves and big eaters especially shrimp during the winter months of November to March. Growing numbers of surfing competitors and fans have created excitement and enthusiasm that grows larger and larger each year. Surfers follow the Winter Trade Winds by … Continue reading The North Shore Culture of Oahu: Highlights Winter Surfing & Delicious Shrimp
Harvest season has arrived. But it’s not a happy time for everyone. In fact some of us find this time of year too unsettling and off putting. Is it the end of warm weather and sunshine that depresses us? Certainly, it’s a time of change that leaves some people feeling blue and off balance. Nonetheless, … Continue reading A Vegetable Harvest Medley—Italian Style
Sous vide ovens have been around for more than 45 years, primarily in France and Europe. Only in the last couple of years have home versions become available. Sous vide immersion cookers available by Sancere. Other versions are also available online by Sous Vide Supreme. They are selling like hotcakes. I found a new … Continue reading Enjoy Sous Vide—The New Home Cooking Method
20 min to make 4-6 servings Sauces serve to make average dishes more flavorful and special. Yet sometimes meals with sauces are too time consuming and overly caloric. Still it’s nice to have a few sauces in your Grab Bag of flavor enhancers. Virtually every culture has its favorites. I have several I enjoy with … Continue reading Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce
By: Chef Alan Zox, Ph.D November 20, 2019 Poke (pronounced poh-Kay) is a salad of cubed raw fish marinated in delicious Asian style sauces. It’s easy to eat with rice, noodles or vegetables. Poke dishes are popular nationwide especially in Hawaii, California, Seattle, Austin, Chicago, and New York City and is growing in popularity. The … Continue reading Hawaiian Poke: Featuring Ahi Tuna with Herbs & Asian Spices
Street food has become a favorite way to satisfy one’s hunger for special types of cuisine. It’s been documented in a recent film called Chef that tells the story of the gourmet chef who cooks across the country from Miami to L.A. in a food truck. This interest in food trucks and mobile food delivery … Continue reading Street Food Mexican Style
