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    Wild Florida Shrimp Mojito

    Wild Florida Shrimp Mojito

    This is my personal twist on the classic mojito, made with good rum, lime, and mint. I use locally caught wild Florida shrimp, but feel free to use any fresh shrimp, then splash it with the mojito fixings. It’s like a tropical vacation on a plate—colorful, sultry, and...
    Chilled Crab And Corn Chawan Mushi

    Chilled Crab And Corn Chawan Mushi

    This is my Japanese take on classic American summertime flavors, served at SoBe in 2007. Most of these Asian products can be found at Whole Foods, in specialty stores, or online. If you have trouble finding fresh shiso, substitute a generous pinch of finely chopped...
    Baked Katafi Wrapped Goat Cheese

    Baked Katafi Wrapped Goat Cheese

    This was one of the hors d’oeuvres at the Tribute Dinner honoring Emeril Lagasse at the Loews Miami Beach in 2009. We chose this as a vegetarian option, but it’s really the perfect canapé: it’s crunchy and bite-size, and the warm, tangy, salty goat cheese simply...
    Grapefruit And Avocado Salad

    Grapefruit And Avocado Salad

    I could eat guac all day. But aren’t you tired of the same old mushy versions? Whip up this crunchier alternative and watch how your friends and family light up when they bite into the juicy tart pieces of Granny Smith apple. They’ll never guess what genius move you...
    Carrot Air With Bitter Coconut Milk

    Carrot Air With Bitter Coconut Milk

    I created carrot air in 2003, as a tapas-appetizer to be served at cool room temperature. That was the year I was heavily inspired by nature and the essential elements of our planet, including earth, air, sea, and snow…and that was the year that “airs” were born. As...