Semiserious Chefs

Meat and Potatoes. Two staples of the Nordic diet. Given, they consume a lot of fish, but meatballs and patties are always a favorite. This dish blends another commonality, pickled vegetables. Obviously there are pickled onions as a topping, but these smallish patties also contain pickled beets, sweet gherkins, and capers, lending to a very […]

So I’m calling this dish Cinnamon and Coriander Fried Chicken because those are the two flavors I want to highlight with this chicken. Here’s the story. As I was messing around the other day, or as I like to call it; working in my mini test-kitchen, I figured something out. I was over complicating how […]

Beef and cheese enchiladas; a favorite of many Mexican restaurant goers. In fact – and this is only speculation on my part – it seems to be the most prevalent item found on many combo plates. And today we’re going to show you how you can make delicious homemade beef and cheese enchiladas right from […]

You can serve this as a main dish, a side dish, taco or in a pita pocket as a sandwich-on-the-go. It’s very versatile! This is fish and chips, coleslaw addition. Though coleslaw probably dates back to the Dutch, the most common form seen now, using mayo, can be found throughout Great Britain and the US. […]

I originally created a peppercorn sauce for this burger that is not dissimilar to biting into a peppercorn steak, but we collectively decided that this milder and slightly fruity pink peppercorn sauce was probably a better meld. If, however, you want a ‘kick-in-your-mouth’ peppercorn sauce you could certainly use this sauce on your burger, as […]

Armenia. It’s own nation; just barely. They are incredibly proud of their heritage and their homeland. They come from the ancient lands of the Mesopotamia and lived through the Ottoman empire. They’ve been ‘owned’ by both Turkey and Russia, over and over, and their cuisine is a mix of flavors that shows these ever waving […]

There was an initial question about how “P.C.” the title of this recipe is, but my concluding thought was that there isn’t anyone left from the area to be offended by it. The foundation of this blend came with an attempt at making a personalized Greek seasoning. At one point we discussed blackened chicken and […]

Are you one who enjoys curling up with a good book and a warm glass of mulled wine by the fire? Why not have this same experience for dinner? This particular recipe leans on those warming spices typical of mulled wine and pairs them with sweet figs. It has both sweet and tangy notes, perfect […]

This recipe has been a win in my book for over twenty years. It’s super easy and can be whipped together in literally 5 minutes. Notice I said super easy. You can simply throw it in the oven, set a timer, and walk away to deal with any other chores you might have. This is […]

About 6 months ago I was introduced to the idea of Winemaker’s Duck (Canard à la Vigneronne) through Saveur Magazine. GOOD STUFF! Although I haven’t had the chance to try it yet, the concept is quite simple; concord grapes, shallots, thyme, and a duck for roasting. Ironically there is no wine involved at all, but […]