Winter is the time of year for warm and flavorful meals, and it’s important to choose the appropriate wine to compliment the richness of comfort food. There is no definitive rule about which wines you should drink in the wintertime, but I enjoy a hearty, full-bodied red during the colder months.

When it’s cold and gray outside, almost nothing is more comforting than a warm, hearty homemade meal. Braising is one of my favorite cooking methods, and this savory ragu is the perfect cure for the winter blues. I like to start this recipe right after breakfast, so the whole house smells incredible for hours!

Don't forget your side dishes for your holiday table. I like to serve my Guests asparagus. Cooked correctly, it is the perfect compliment to beef, poultry or seafood entrees. Our Jumbo Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce is a popular menu item with our Guests at Ocean Prime. Asparagus is not difficult to prepare - view my video below and learn how to peel and cook asparagus for your Guests!

On behalf of our Associates at Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, I wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season. 
 
We are grateful for your support of our restaurants, and we look forward to making more Raving Fans in 2012!
 
Happy Holidays,
Cameron
 

Everyone always asks me around this time of year…what is the best way to prepare a Turkey?   I have always loved a fresh roasted turkey that has been “Brined” first.   A brine is simply a salt bath that will accomplish two things: 1) it will inject great flavor into the meat, and 2) it will produce a moist bird.  Here's my favorite recipe for a turkey brine.  Enjoy, and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!