Chef Jennifer Maloney’s Missouri Apple Crisp – Three Ways

Three different views of Missouri Apple Crisp prepared by Chef Jennifer Maloney of Cafe Sebastienne. Look for the recipe posted in September at KC Originals.    Read More

White Chocolate Zabaglione from Garozzos

The recipe for this white chocolate zabaglione from Chef Mario Ladron at Garozzo’s will be featured on the KC Original’s website in July. This is just a tempting teaser. It’s creamier and less airy than mousse with a hint of cinnamon that is reminiscent of French toast.  Read More

Louisiana Crawfish Salad, Chef Julio Juarez, Starkers Restaurant

Chef Julio Juarez from Starker’s Restaurant shares a recipe for this Louisiana Crawfish Salad on the KC Originals’ website.  Read More

Chef Michael Smith

Chef Michael Smith, owner of Extra Virgin and his eponymous restaurant Michael Smith, peels shrimp faster than anyone he knows. Read more in this KC Originals local chef profile.   Read More

Kansas City Originals

Since July 2011, I have written monthly chef/restaurant owner profiles and coordinated recipes featured on the Kansas City Originals restaurant group web site. I contact local chefs for seasonal recipes, revise and edit to a specified format, and photograph each dish. For the profiles, I interview and photograph the subject. I write about his or her culinary background, training, influences, and philosophy. Local diners learn more about chefs and local owners at these independent... Read More