I’m Sam, Chef based in Huntington Beach, California. I had the privilege of cooking with some of the most amazing home cooks and chefs around the world and i bring that knowledge and expertise to every dish that i make.

Here you will find easy, delicious and with big Mediterranean flavors.

My world has, and always will, revolve around food. As soon as I finish one meal, I am planning for the next. Here you'll find all sorts of recipes for every-day living. I'm passionate about creating simple, healthy recipes. I hope this blog inspires you to explore new food.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is like painting or writing a song. Just as there are only so many notes or colors, there are only so many flavors—it’s how you combine them.

I learned to cook at...

I learn to cook without recipes.

A cooking secret...

Treating the raw ingredients with care and enjoying cooking.

My menus

Asian Cuisine

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Hamachi Carpaccio: Yellowtail, Ginger, Serrano with Soy-Lemon Vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

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Asian Pear Salad: Mesclun Greens, Avocado, Mascarpone Cheese, Crusted Peanuts Pistachio and Pear Dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Crispy-Skin Salmon with Miso Honey sauce

DESSERT

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Mochi with Fresh Blackberries + Strawberries and mint

Moroccan

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Mezze Platter [ Roasted Cauliflower, Hummus, Babaganoush ]

Assorted Dips with Olives and Flat Breads

FIRST COURSE

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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Halloumi Cheese

Spinach and feta Cigars drizzled with honey

Shlada [ Salad with tomato, cucumber, onion and arugula]

Beet Salad [ Roasted beet, Goat cheese, Micro greens and balsamic ]

Couscous Salad

MAIN COURSE

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Baked Salmon with Potatoes, Peas, Courgette in spicy sauce

Okra Stew with Chuck Roast Meat

Lamb Merguez Tajine, Roasted Butternut Squash and Chickpeas

Chicken Tajine with preserved lemons and Moroccan bread

Braise Lamb Shank with Prunes and Almonds with Moroccan Bread

Lamb Shops with Roasted Butternut Squash and Chermoula Sauce

Feast : 4 Kebabs, Shlada, Labneh and Barbari Bread

Swordfish Kebabs in Chermoula Sauce with Herbed White Rice

Chicken Kebabs with Couscous Salad

DESSERT

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The French Connection

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Sun-Dried Tomato Goat Cheese Spread

Chicken Liver Pâté [ With cornichons and country crusty bread ]

Steak Tartare

Baked Camembert

Ham Butter Sandwich

Normandy Cheese Plate

Seared Foie Gras with Toasted Brioche

FIRST COURSE

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Salad Niçoise with Fresh Seared Tuna

French Onion Soup

Lyonnaise Salad

Caramelized Onion Toast

MAIN COURSE

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Boeuf Bourguignon [ beef stew made with red wine ]

Coq Au Vin [ Classic red wine chicken stew ]

Gratin Dauphinoise

Sole with Cauliflower Purée and Sautéed Mushrooms

Potatoes Crusted Sea Bass with Beurre Blanc Sauce

Baked Salmon with Roasted Beets and Fingerlings Potatoes

Roasted Cod Fish with Fennel Salad

DESSERT

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Apple Tart [ Apple Tart ]

Caneles with Berries

Chocolate mousse

ITALIAN

STARTER

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Bruschetta with Crostini

Antipasto Skewers

Prosciutto Crositni's with Fig Jam

FIRST COURSE

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Buratta Caprese Salad

Prosciutto, Baked Pears and Burrata

Calamari Salad

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Grilled Vegetables. (Bell Peppers, Eggplant, Shallots and Zucchini

Osso Bucco alla Milanese with Orzo (Braised Veal Shanks)

Tuscan Chicken with Creamy Sun-dried Tomatoes

Tagliatelle with Clams and Merguez (Moroccan sausage)

Pappardelle Ragù with mixed Mushrooms

Parmesan Breaded Chicken with Tomato and Basil Topping

Seared Scallops with Beech Mushrooms and Parsnips Purée

DESSERT

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Panna Cotta

Tiramisu

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Chef Sam's reviews

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Chef Sam was a pleasure to work with. Based on my criteria he presented a lovely menu. When I asked to change an item he came up with the perfect replacement. Chef arrived on time and stayed for 4 hours (meal for 2). He brought all fresh ingredients that we could see were purchased that day. We sat at our kitchen island while he prepared the meal and Chef explained the ingredients going into each dish. He brought wine that we very much enjoyed that complimented the meal. Each dish was beautifully presented and delicious. We felt like we were the stars (judges) of a TV cooking show. As we had our dessert Chef cleaned the kitchen so that by the time we were done the kitchen was spotless. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and I look forward for the next special occasion to ask Chef Sam to come back and feed us again!