Golden Palate Jack Dusty at the Ritz Carlton, Sarasota, Florida and Recipe: Cornmeal Blinis with Lemon Crème Fraiche

Jack Dusty is known for its raw bar featuring fresh oysters, clams and shellfish. Jack Dusty has been awarded the Fred Bollaci Enterprises Golden Palate Certificate of Excellence.   Jack Dusty is the cool, contemporary, new seafood focused restaurant in the … Continue reading

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Pan Seared Wild-Caught Salmon with Toasted Almonds Atop Mixed Greens with Fresh Fruit and Citrus Vinaigrette

Pan Seared Wild-Caught Salmon with Toasted Almonds atop Mixed Greens with Fresh Fruit and Citrus Vinaigrette  Inspired by a recent meal at The Turtle Club at Vanderbilt Beach in Naples, Florida (Serves 4) 4 4-ounce wild-caught salmon fillets, season with salt … Continue reading

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Grilled Shrimp with Warm Brie, Mixed Berries, and Spinach Salad

Grilled Shrimp with Warm Brie, Mixed Berries, and Spinach Salad  Inspired by a recent lunch at The Turtle Club at Vanderbilt Beach in Naples, Florida (Serves 4) 16 (U8) (8 per pound) shrimp, cleaned, deveined (leave tails on) (rub for … Continue reading

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Summer Mixed Berry and Feta Salad

Summer Mixed Berry and Feta Salad Inspired by my cousin, Sandra Shackelford (Serves 4-6) 1 Head Romaine lettuce (or 4 cups salad mix of your choice), rinsed, dried, and chopped 1 cup blueberries 1 cup raspberries 2 cups strawberries 1/2 … Continue reading

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Sicilian “Ammoghiu” Tomato, Garlic, Herb Dip/Pesto

Sicilian Ammoghiu Tomato Garlic Herb Dip/Pesto 2 cups chopped fresh or canned tomatoes 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh Italian Parsley 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves pinch dried oregano sea salt and freshly ground pepper … Continue reading

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