Inflight Catering and Service Tips for Hanukkah
Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday and it started last night at sundown and it will end at sundown on Monday, December 10. It is also called the
Recipes
Recipe: Florida Po’ Boy
Giving a local twist to a New Orleans favorite, we invite you to try our recipe for the Floridian Po’ Boy. Ingredients 4 U10 shrimp, split in half lengthwise 2 cup flour 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (finely pulsed in food processor) 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning Egg Wash Spicy Remoulade Old Bay slaw Ciabatta …
Recipe: National Eat Your Noodles Day
That’s right, it’s “Eat your Noodles Day,” so let’s look deeper at this interesting group of food items and share a favorite recipe. The oldest bowl of noodles, discovered in
Recipe: National Crab Day
Today is the day for all the seafood lovers out there! National Crab Day is the day to enjoy this lovely crustacean. Crabs live all over the world in our oceans, freshwater and
Recipe: National Peanut Cluster Day
These sweet-and-salty treats are a perfect combination of salty peanuts and sweet chocolate. There are several versions of the peanut cluster, such as the caramel cluster,
National Chocolate Soufflé Day
Anybody familiar with the culinary arts will tell you that cooking is half art, half emotion and half science. Yes, that is more than 100 percent, but true cooks put as much as they can into everything they create –
Recipe: National Almond Day
Almonds have been cultivated and consumed for centuries and mention of them can be found in ancient manuscripts including the Bible and Koran. We use them raw, toasted and as ingredients in multiple dishes each and every day.
Recipe: National Carrot Cake Day
It is very plausible that modern day carrot cake is the offspring of the multicultural dish “carrot pudding.” Carrot pudding is
Recipe: National Tater Tots Day
When I talk with my international culinary counterparts, they constantly rib me about the fact that we Americans do not have anything of substance to contribute to the food lexicon. I have to defend our gastronomic
Recipe: National Cake Pop Day
People love to eat things on sticks! At times, it can be the bane of the culinary world, as cooks everywhere attempt to delicately place morsels of food precariously
National Whipped Cream Day
January 5th is National Whipped Cream Day in the United States! Whipped cream might just be one of the most overlooked items that we use for desserts.
Recipe: National Cream Puff Day
January 2nd is National Cream Puff Day in the United States! These little sweets, also known as profiteroles, are choux pastry balls filled with a sweet cream filling that is similar to a pastry cream.
Recipe: National Bloody Mary Day
Did you know January 1st is National Bloody Mary Day in the United States? The Bloody Mary has many conflicting claims of who invented this popular drink.
Traditional English Christmas Pudding and Mulled Wine Recipes
Once the main course has been enjoyed, followed by a suitable break to aid digestion (which usually includes traditional parlour games, such as charades), it is time to move onto the dessert, which must of course be the English Christmas Pudding, Plum Pudding or Figgy Pudding – as the song goes!
Traditional English Christmas Day Chestnut Stuffing Recipe
As the nights begin to draw in earlier, our thoughts are turning to Christmas. Deciding what delicious dishes we would like to share with our family and friends; serving up the perfect traditional Christmas Day lunch.
White Wine Broth Mussels with Roasted Linguica
Here it is, that time of year where people of the northern hemisphere start grabbing their scarfs, mittens, down jackets and armfuls of firewood to keep father winter at bay. For many, bundling up and embracing the heat is the only way to avoid uncontrollable shaking and teeth rattling, as well as avoiding frost bite. …
Recipe: Pumpkin and Rosemary Risotto
As a follow up to the blog article about English Halloween traditions and culinary influences, we invite you to try out this seasonal recipe that is sure to get your passengers into a festive mood.
British Strawberries – Eton Mess Recipe
The first appearance of British strawberries in our shops and supermarkets signify the start of British Summertime (despite the British weather!). May 1 is the official start date of the British berry season and the strawberry is the first of these fruits to appear. The British strawberry season runs from May through to September with …
A Twist on the Beignet
Traveling to the “Big Easy,” New Orleans, one of my favorite things is to go to Café Du Monde in the Old French Quarter to get this sweet, soft pillow that tastes like heaven – the beignet. I am not a huge fan of sweets (even though my wife would argue with me on that), …
Back to Basics – Roasting a Whole Chicken
There are a lot of things that occur each day that remind me of my childhood. A song on the radio, a specific model of car, a certain spoken phrase or even the way the sun and clouds look can bring back a flood of
International Waffle Day
The amazing waffle in which we all loved is celebrated today. The waffle can be dated all the way to medieval times, but was not until the 13th century when its shape really took place. There are many varieties of waffles throughout the world, but one of my favorites is the Brussels waffle in which …
St. Patrick’s Day In-Flight Menu
Will you be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this week? From green beer to Guinness pie, this Irish celebration will keep your guests full and in the festive spirit.
For the Love of Chocolate
Have you ever wondered why chocolate tastes so good and gives you that “feel good” factor? Well it is all down to the serotonin and endorphins that are released when eating chocolate that have been proven to give us that feeling of well-being.
Roasted Root Vegetable Ragout
Ragout is a type of stew that is served as a main dish. While it can have beef or fish as an ingredient, this is a vegetarian ragout featuring roasted root vegetables. Try out this hearty recipe and have a healthy, warming meal in about one hour.
Braised Ox Cheek with Confit Shallots, Smoked Bacon and Horseradish Potato Puree
Ingredients 280 g (10 oz.) ox cheek 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into six pieces 1 large onion, peeled and cut into eight pieces 20 g (1 oz.) thyme 20 g (1 oz.) rosemary 100 mL good red wine 500 mL homemade beef stock (or quality shop bought) 4 large shallots, peeled (banana type, …
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Back to Basics – Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Today’s culinary landscape is filled with new ideas and concepts that, at times, can challenge our taste buds and comfort levels. We have seen an increased introduction of ethnic cuisines, unfamiliar ingredients and new cooking
Recipe: Sherry Lobster with Chive Butter Dumplings
Winter has been in full swing, but down here in Tampa we never see the negative side of the thermometer. Many of us could not imagine what it is like to live in a place that gets below 50 degrees. But when it gets close to the 50 F or less mark, we react like …
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Colorado Game Day In-Flight Menu
The Big Game is around the corner, so it is time to think about Colorado cuisine for the two-hour flight from Denver to San Francisco. Below are some local flavors that will please your passengers — featuring local ingredients, cooking styles and traditional regional flavors. We invite you and your team to experience a taste …
Carolina Game Day In-Flight Menu
With the Big Game just days away, it is time to think about the cuisine of North Carolina, if you will be on-board one of the many private aircraft for the five-plus hour flight from Charlotte to San Francisco. Below are some local flavors that will please your passengers — featuring local ingredients,
Recipe: San Francisco Cioppino
With the Big Game in San Francisco this weekend, what’s better than a nice, warm fish stew? The stew originally was developed by Italian fishermen from Genoa that settled near the north beach in the late 1800s. It is similar to the traditional Italian dish called “ciuppin,” but with more tomatoes and using local seafood like …
Recipe: Roasted Red Pepper Grouper
Grouper is a popular fish in Florida and the Caribbean. Here in the Tampa Bay area, we have a town named Tarpon Springs, which was settled by Greek immigrants and is the place to go for the most authentic Greek cuisine in the area. This recipe calls for pan-seared grouper and is a slight Greek …
Recipe: Roasted Turkey with Sage and Thyme
With the holiday season upon us, roasted turkey is one of the favorite traditional meals to serve. The following recipe will take you step-by-step through preparing a juicy turkey to feed six to eight people.
Recipe: Mexican Mole
Before we get into making mole (pronounced “moh-layh”), lets first take a quick look at how it came about. It is believed that mole came from pre-Hispanic times and that Moctezuma, king of the Aztecs served mole to Cortez. The dating of the origin of mole has
Steak Tartare
Steak tartare is a classic dish designed to highlight fresh, lean beef. Open to many interpretations, you will find that most all recipes call for salty and sour ingredients to balance out the rich meat flavor. To execute this dish like a professional, use the freshest possible beef and serve it cold, on cold plates. …
Pinchitos Morunos (Andalucian Chicken)
Originating in the Andalucía region of Spain, Pinchitos Morunos are a popular dish served as tapas. These skewers are traditionally prepared with lamb or pork, but are just as tasty using chicken. This recipe works well with the addition of sweet or spicy flavors, so get creative with the addition of some chili powder or …
California White Sea Bass Carpaccio
During my time as a chef in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, I had the honor and pleasure of catering to some of the world’s wealthiest individuals at their homes. Events could be for as many as 350 guests for an executive company party or as intimate as an exclusive celebratory dinner for four. Being that Carmel is …
Recipe: Summer Corn Cakes
With summer coming to an end, nothing beats the sweet taste of summer corn. Corn’s sweet flavors are great for any meal and make it a versatile ingredient. My family and I enjoy grilling the whole cob and adding compound herb butter to it. So, what do you do with the extra cobbs to make …
Gluten-Free Vegan Sautéed Chickpeas
So you have to feed a gluten-free vegan? No problem! It seems like every time you turn around, someone else is trying a gluten-free diet for various reasons or, more difficult, a vegan diet. Most of the time people associate these diets with strange ingredients like xanthan gum, tofu, seitan or other unusual substitution for …
Recipe: Puerto Rican Pinchos
My wife and I have a yearly tradition of celebrating our wedding anniversary by planning a week somewhere in the world to get away and relax; just the two of us. We take turns each year picking the destination and activities, but to keep it interesting, we keep the location a secret from the other …
Recipe: Spanish Garbanzo Beans and Spinach
Growing up with a strong Spanish cultural influence, I have grown to love garbanzo beans. This specific type of bean is very popular in Spanish cuisine, especially in the south of Spain. Garbanzo beans are a legume and can be called a variety of names, like chickpeas, and have a long history in the culinary …
Bacon-Wrapped Barbecue Jumbo Shrimp with Mustard Love Sauce
The warmer temperatures of summertime mean a spike in outdoor grilling. This bacon-wrapped shrimp recipe is easy to create and sure to please your guests, use it as an appetizer or main entrée. First I will take you through how to make the signature Mustard Love Sauce, then on
Marinated Bluefin Tuna with Vegetables and Soy Sauce
France has long been known as a leader in the culinary world, and our team of chefs in Paris are no exception. Today we share with you a gorgeous Bluefin tuna dish from Chef Thomas Hermann of Air Culinaire Worldwide Paris.
Thon rouge mariné, petits légumes et sauce soja
La France est connu depuis longtemps comme une tête d’affiche dans le monde culinaire, et notre équipe de chef cuisinier à Paris de déroge pas à la règle. Aujourd’hui nous partageons avec vous ce magnifique plat de thon rouge réalisé par notre Sous-Chef Thomas Hermann d’Air Culinaire Worldwide Paris.
Mesquite Grilled Sonoma Desert Spice Rubbed Ribeye with Poblano Cactus Fruit Salsa
Mesquite-Grilled Sonoma Desert Spice-Rubbed Ribeye with Poblano Cactus Fruit Salsa Roasted Fingerling Potato, Arugula and Corn Salad with Black Mesa Goat Cheese Vinaigrette Our Sonoma Desert Spice was designed to be used as an olive oil dip but we have enlisted its flavor profiles to create a summertime dish to be enjoyed outside on any …
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Sonoma Spice Yogurt Dip
Air Culinaire Worldwide has created a new spice blend for the food lovers in the business aviation community. This house creation is a combination of fragrant spices, chili peppers and sea salt. This was originally created as an olive oil dip,
In-Flight Catering Recipe – Tokyo Scallops
As mentioned in the two-part series published earlier this week, I was recently in Tokyo and had a fantastic dish at the Tsukiji Market. While I was exploring the market, I came across a street vendor who was cooking scallops and other seafood items on the half-shell over a gas grill. While speaking and working with …
Mumbai Recipe – Pork Vindaloo
As a child growing up in Poona (now Pune), India, I looked forward to our monthly visits to Bombay (now Mumbai). Once a month, our entourage made up of several families boarded a train and made our way through the Ghat Mountains to spend the entire day at the seaside metropolis. A typical visit consisted …
The Moscow Mule – Ginger Shrub Recipe
Born in the Forties and popularized in the Fifties, the Moscow Mule is the perfect summer thirst quencher. This retro classic’s ginger bite is balanced with the lime juice and honey of our Ginger Shrub, and is
Shrubs and the Modern Cocktail
Within the resurgent craft bar movement is a curious, centuries old preparation known as a shrub that is quickly growing in popularity again. Having almost died out during the prohibition era, an endless variety of shrubs are again being utilized to enliven and elevate cocktails. In simplest terms, a shrub is fruit juice that has …
Koenigsberger Klopse (Meatballs in Caper Sauce)
Koenigsberger Klopse is one of the most popular and traditional dishes in Germany, especially in Berlin. The origin of this dish is East Prussia, with its capital Koenigsberg. Since 1946, the city of Koenigsberg is called Kaliningrad and is, as an exclave, a part of Russia. Until 1945, Berlin was the capital of the state …