Roasted Red Pepper & Almond Salmon

You ever hear someone say “I am sick of eating…” whatever they say it makes me think, that sometimes it isn’t the actual meal we get tired of eating, it is simply that we get tired of people making a dish the same way over and over without allowing a chance to impart some creativity.

The main thing people need to remember when stepping foot into any kitchen is, very few things are set in stone, so therefore have fun and try something new. This Almond & Red Pepper Roasted Salmon is something out of the ordinary for many people, so don’t be afraid to give it a try.

Trust us, once this dish gets to cooking and you begin to smell the Roasted Red Peppers mixing with the Almonds and Almond Oil, you will know you made the right choice to stay at home and cook this evening.

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National Hoagie / Sub Sandwich Day: Bill Cosby Gives Birth To A Hoagie

Happy National Hoagie & Submarine Sandwich Day

Rick Ross: The Black Bar Mitzvah

You may be asking what does this have to do with food? Well realistically nothing at all, but “fat boy’s” about his paper, eating good food and giving it up to becoming something of substance… The BlackBar Mitzvah

Homemade Mocha Frappe's

Before we fall fully into Fall and have to start bundling up (I know many places across the Nation are already feeling that freeze) we figured we’d celebrate National frappe Day with a little Homemade Mocha Frappe recipe. 

As we all grow older, many of us depend on certain vices to get us through the day and Coffee without a doubt has a strong hold on many of our lives. This refreshing little twist on what we commonly pay $3 to $8 dollars for at a store, can be made at home for next to nothing and will even taste better than that store bought junk, once you perfect how you like it.

Enjoy National Frappe Day!!

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In Recent News: Benihana of Beverly Hills Was Also Closed For Vermin Infestation

With a bit of a closer look into recent restaurant opening and closings we noticed that another popular spot for people to hit up (especially for special events or corporate lunches) was Benihana on La Cienaga Blvd in Beverly Hills, who had to be closed down from September 13^th thru the 17^th for Vermin Harborage and Vermin Infestation. 

Having problems of these nature plague many restaurants sometimes because of the surrounding businesses who happen to have poor cleaning habits. That being said it still should never get to the point where your spot has to be closed down by the city or state.

After reopening the management has refused to comment on the situation other than to say, “it has been handled.”

Roscoes (on Pico) Closed Twice in 2 Months for Health Violations

It is crazy to think that some of our favorite places to eat, may not take things seriously behind closed doors, meaning how in the hell could one of the most famous Chicken & Waffle spots in all of Los Angeles (Roscoes on Pico) close two times within two months for “Vermin Harborage & Vermin Infestation. Below are the dates they were closed and the LA Dept of Healths reasons for shutting them down. 

Roscoes makes outlandish amounts of cash every single day, from the regular locals and especially the "out of towners" who flock to this place, because they hope to see a star or be part of the Los Angeles atmosphere.

Looks like we are going to have to start hitting Roscoes in Pasadena, because they seem to be able to avoid these problems.

Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles (repeat offender): 5006 W. Pico Blvd., L.A.
Date Closed: July 11. Date Reopened: July 21
Reason for Closure: Vermin Harborage, Vermin infestation
Date Closed: June 26 Date Reopened: June 29
Reason for Closure: Vermin Harborage, Vermin infestation

Happy 55th Birthday Russell Simmons aka Uncle Rush

Korean Spiced Beef, Shiitake Mushrooms & Noodles

We used to frequent a few Korean spots a few years ago, but none of them could come close to a dish a good friend of ours used to make in South Orange County or San Clemente for those that really know the area. She used to have our friends house smelling like all sorts of goodness as soon as you stepped in the door. I was lucky enough to get her version of her Korean Spiced Beef & Noodles, something she said her mother used to cook for her and her brother when they were kids. We have been working on the dish for a few years and have changed just a few things to make it work for us, but none the less it is delicious and healthy.

The flavors of the beef, shiitake mushrooms and brown sugar, are absorbed by the noodles creating an amazingly light, yet filling meal.

Enjoy 
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Recipe Of The Day: Spicy Scallop Gratin

Being that October is National Seafood Month, we figured this dish was a perfect way to start off the weekend especially seeing as how it is Friday night and everyone needs a solid home-cooked meal every so often (more often than not, will keep you healthier and save you a fair amount of money also.)

Our Spicy Scallop Gratin is something you bust out on a date or for some special friends who deserve to eat only the best prepared with love and quality ingredients. Enjoy this dish wish some nice white wine or some blended cocktails alongside some Jasmine rice or couscous.

Spicy Scallop Gratin

Ingredients

½ cup fresh breadcrumbs

3 TBS extra-virgin olive oil

1 TBS chopped fresh parsley

Kosher salt

Pinch of saffron threads

1 ½ to 2 lbs large scallops (muscles removed), rinsed and patted dry

1 small onion, diced fine

2 carrots, diced fine

1 large clove garlic, chopped

¼ tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp Sriracha Sauce

¼ cup dry white wine

2 TBS unsalted butter

Directions:

Preheat the broiler. (If possible, position the broiler rack 3 inches from the heat.)

Mix the breadcrumbs, 1 TBS olive oil, the parsley and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.

Soak the saffron in a separate small bowl with 1 TBS water.

Heat 1 TBS olive oil in a large nonstick ovenproof skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat.

Add the scallops, season with salt and sear until golden, about 2 minutes.

Flip and cook 1 more minute; transfer to a plate (do not wipe out the skillet).

Heat the remaining 1 TBS olive oil in the skillet.

Add the onion and carrots, season with salt and cook until the onion is soft, about 4 minutes.

Add the garlic and paprika and stir until toasted, about 1 minute.

Add the wine, scrape up any browned bits and cook until the liquid is almost evaporated, about 1 minute.

Stir in 1 1/2 cups water, the saffron and soaking water, Sriracha Sauce and any juices from the plate of scallops.

Bring to a simmer and cook until about 1/4 inch of liquid remains, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt.

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the butter until melted.

Return the scallops to the skillet, transfer to the broiler and cook, rotating the skillet as needed, until the scallops are firm, 1 to 2 minutes.

Sprinkle the scallops with the breadcrumb mixture and continue to broil until browned, 1 to 2 more minutes, rotating as needed.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Please take a few moments and think about how serious Breast Cancer is and how with no cause it ravages millions of peoples lives. The cure for Cancer will hopefully be found one day, but only if we decide to take action and donate money, time and intelligence to the issue at hand. Breast Cancer or any form of cancer whatever it may be, is a horrible problem that no one should have to face alone. Please help and Support Breast Cancer Awareness by clickingHERE.

Recipe Of The Day: Spicy Broccoli, Cheddar & Red Potato Soup

Nothing heats up the soul or the body like a bowl of fresh Broccoli & Cheddar Soup. Even though it is still hotter than we would like it be outside, eventually the colder temperatures are going to take over leaving us all in need of something to warm us up besides a few strong libations. This soup is hearty and delicious and can even go with some great shredded chicken or even eaten out of good strong loaf of your favorite bread that has been hollowed out. Whatever you choose to do, this dish is a nice alternative to all of the BBQ, salads and fried foods we have been tearing through all Summer long.

Enjoy.

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The National Food Holidays of October 2012

We here at The Supreme Plate are fond of the month of October for a few different reasons. In Southern California the month of October is when we finally start to get a break from the heat waves that attack throughout August & September. More importantly though, October is home to Halloween, Columbus Day, National Chili Month, National Eat Country Ham Month, National Seafood Month & National Buy A Donut Day. 

The fact that people celebrate everything by having some kind of feast of special delicacy is something we love to commemorate daily. We’ve been doing the National Food Holidays at the start of each month for just over 3 years now and it feels good to be able say that. 

We'd like to say Thanks for always having our backs and staying in touch via email, twitter, facebook and so on. We do this for you.

October is National:

Eating Healthier Month

Eat Country Ham Month

National Apple Month

National Applejack Month

National Caramel Month

National Chili Month

National Cookie Month

National Dessert Month

National Pickled Peppers Month

National Pizza Festival Month

National Popcorn Month

National Pork Month

National Pretzel Month

National Seafood Month

The 1^st Week of October is National No Salt Week & National Chili Week

The 2^nd Week of October is home to:

National American Beer Week

National Food Bank Week (The Most Important Week of Them All!!)

National School Lunch Week

National Pasta Week

The 3^rd Week of October is home to:

National Kraut Sandwich Week (Disgusting However You Look At It)

National Pickled Peppers Week

The 4^th Week of October is home to:

National Chicken Soup for the Soul Week

Here is a complete breakdown of all of the glorious gastronomical holidays to await us in the Month of October:

October 1 World Vegetarian Day

October 1 Pudding Season Begins

October 1 Homemade Cookies Day

October 2 National Fried Scallops Day

October 3 National Caramel Custard Day

October 4 National Taco Day

October 4 National Vodka Day

October 4 Cinnamon Roll Day

October 5 National Apple Better Day

October 6 National Noodle Day

October 7 National Frappe Day

October 8 National Fluffernutter Day

October 9  Moldy Cheese Day

October 9 Submarine / Hoagie / Hero / Grinder Day

October 10 National Angel Food Cake Day

October 11 National Sausage Pizza Day

October 11 World Egg Day

October 12 National Gumbo Day

October 13 National Yorkshire Pudding Day

October 14 National Chocolate Covered Insects Day

October 15 National Chicken Cacciatore Day

October 15 National Roast Pheasant Day

October 16World Food Day

October 16 National Liqueur Day

October 17 National Pasta Day

October 17 Four Prunes Day

October 18 National Chocolate Cupcake Day

October 19 National Seafood Bisque Day

October 20 National Brandied Fruit Day

October 21 Apple Day

October 21 National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day

October 21 Caramel Apple Day

October 22 National Nut Day

October 23 National Boston Cream-Pie Day

October 23 National Canning Day

October 24 National Bologna Day

October 24 Good & Plenty Day

October 25 National Greasy Foods Day

October 26 Pumpkin Day

October 26 Pretzel Day

October 26 Mince Meat Pie Day

October 27 National Potato Day

October 28 Wild Foods Day

October 28 National Chocolate Day

October 29 National Oatmeal Day

October 30 National Candy Corn Day

October 30 Buy A Doughnut Day

October 31 National Candy Apple Day

October 31 Trick or Treat for UNICEF Day

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Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes w/ Blueberry Maple Syrup

Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes w/ Blueberry Maple Syrup

Pancakes are just a part of life no child should go without, especially if you come from a family that has their own recipe that has been handed down from generation to generation. The powers of a properly made pancake are endless. Whether your having a few pancakes in the morning to start off your day or having some at the end of a long evening to soak up some of your alcohol, pancakes are without a doubt a great meal in and unto themselves.

Today (September 26^th) is National Pancake Day and we figured that everyone deserves to have a recipe that didn’t come off the back of a box in their arsenal. Now you can either try out our Vanilla Bean Blueberry Syrup which doesn’t take long to make at all and is delicious enough to bring you back for seconds and thirds or you can go it alone and stick to your store bought brand that won’t ruin anything, the choice is yours.

Regardless of what you put on your pancakes, take the time and enjoy making these with your

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Short On Cash but Need To Show People Some Love This Holiday Season?

This post brought to you by Kmart. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

There is nothing like having a friend or family member call you up right before the holiday season, asking to borrow some money because they didn’t buy their loved ones any gifts all year and they are in need of desperate help. holiday gifts

Having a proper plan is crucial when your dollars are low and the importance to get gifts for people ranks high on your to do list. That is where if your broke like most of the Nation you utilize that great thing called “lay away.” For those of you out there who need to cop the latest big wheel set up, remote controlled race car, Barbie doll, PS3 and God only knows what else the kids of today could dream of asking for, consider going to K-Mart and putting a few things on layaway and making your life a whole lot easier today. Their programs are far more affordable for the customers as they don’t tack on outlandish fees that cause you to end up losing your amazing products (like these great Levis) in the long run.free layaway

Heck were not going to do be doing any stressing this year, we already have a few items in mind we would put on hold, seeing as they are always the hottest tickets come Hanukkah or Christmas time. Who knows you may even win big with Kmart's Big Layaway Giveaway and find yourself on the receiving end of something special all for thinking ahead and having a big heart. Check out the grid just to see how unfair and unavailable such a great savings opputorunity is elsewhere across the