PUTTING THE FLAVOR BACK

INTO YOUR HEALHTY COOKING

Recipes By Chef Mike Trost, Fuerte Men Culinary Correspondent

Our culinary contributor, Chef Mike Trost has “served” it once again.  His pizazz and cooking creations will make any meal of the day an experience to remember.  In this article Chef Mike invites us to try a “Sliced Tomato and Black Olive Salad” and “Stuffed Cabbage!”  Enjoy!

CHEESE QUESADILLAS WITH

FRESH GUACOMOLE

Recipes By Chef Mike Trost, Fuerte Men Culinary Correspondent

Your 2013 resolutions are in full swing and part of it may include fresh new cuisines to try.  Well, quesadillas are a staple in many Latino dishes and have now also been embraced by mainstream America.   Here’s a quick dish to keep you and your guests pleasantly pleased during your social entertaining engagements. 

ASPARAGUS & LOBSTER SALAD

WITH VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

AND FRENCH APPLE TART

Recipes By Chef Mike Trost, Fuerte Men Culinary Correspondent

Every month we try to celebrate the wonderful cuisines that emerge from our kitchens. In doing so, we at Fuerte Men want to share them with you, our readers. Truly the recipes shared by our correspondent, Chef Mike Trost, can add flare to the taste buds and transform dull culinary preparations into magnificent feast.

COBB SALAD AND RED & YELLOW

CHERRY TOMATO FLAT BREAD

Recipes By Chef Mike Trost Fuerte Men Culinary

Cobb Salad with Russian Dressing

Serves 4 

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 8 ounces each

4 large hard-boiled eggs chopped

12 sliced crisp bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces

TASTY SUMMER TREATS

Recipes By Chef Mike Trost Fuerte Men Culinary

Summer is in full swing and you can bet there is a reason to celebrate!  Hosting get togethers and parties can be a lot of work and deciding what to serve can be a task.  So we wanted to help you with your cooking choices with a couple of fun dishes:  Soft Shelled Crab and Chocolate Wafer!  Enjoy!

Dish: Soft Shelled Crabs

Servers 4

LITTLE NECK CLAMSAND CALAMARI IN SAUCE

Recipes By Chef Mike Trost Fuerte Men Culinary Correspondent

Serves 4

1/3 cup olive oil

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

1 small carrot, finely chopped

1 stalk of celery, thinly sliced

BELGIAN-STYLE DUCK BREAST

WITH CHERRY-BEER REDUCTION &

DRIED CHERRIES

Recipes By Chef Mike Trost Fuerte Men Culinary Correspondent

Enteraining guest with wonderful meals doesn't have to entail complicated recipes and long hours in the kitchen.  But a thoughtful plan does show through and yoru guest will appreciate your efforts.  Here are two recipes that are sure to be a culinary hit at your next gathering.  Enjoy!

Ingredients

3 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves

2 tsp grated lemon zest

¼ tsp fresh black pepper

NEW RECIPES FOR GOOD TIMES

Recipes By Chef Mike Trost  

Fuerte Men Culinary Correspondent

Lobster Avocado Salad with Russian Dressing

Ingredients:

2 cooked lobsters

2 avocado , peeled ,pitted, and cut in half

2 lemons sliced

8 dill sprigs, 8 pieces of arugula, 8 srings of parsley