The Luscious Chef

Food is sexy, visually indulgent, intoxicating aroma's, enticing sounds, explosive flavors….my joy

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So about a month ago During my crab infatuation (yummy!), I made crab Panang curry. It was really a sensational dish, so I thought I would make it again, only I used chicken thighs instead and cooked it with button mushrooms, sweet carrots, onions, kafir lime leaves, Thai bird chi's and garnished with fresh Thai basil and lime juice. Spicy, creamy, nice and savory and chicken that practically melted away from the slightest touch of it. Paired together with a fragrant cilantro and lime zest jasmine rice. Perfect dinner after a very surprisingly productive day off. #thelusciouschef #foodie #foodpic #foodlove #foodporne #chefsofinstagram #instachef #instafood #chickenpanangcurry #cilantrolimerice #thaifood #happychef #foostyleguide #kitchenbowl

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There is something that is just so unbelievably comforting in the way a kitchen or home is consumed by the aroma of fresh baked cookies. Makes me smile 😊 It's the holidays and I absolutely love this time of the year for so many reasons!! Today I made ginger crinkle cookies with lemon cream cheese frosting. So chewy and slightly crunchy on top with a nice tartness from the lemon juice and zest that perfectly accompanied the creamy richness of the frosting. Now close your eyes, I bet you can almost smell the sweet goodness of the holidays. I know I can! Hope all of you have a wonderful rest of your holiday and a happy new year!!! #thelusciouschef #chefsofinstagram #foodie #foodpic #foodlove #foodporne #foodstyleguide #instachef #instafood #gingercrinklecookies #lemoncreamcheesefrosting #ilovetheholidays

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Okay so the perfectly fried egg in the previous picture, this is the final result. The ultimate open faced breakfast sandwich (that I had for lunch!). It starts with grilled Ciabatta bread that was brushed with garlic olive oil, a nice slather of Sciracha mayo, grilled green cabbage, Crimini mushrooms and zucchini, applewood smoked bacon, the beautiful fried egg, sherry vinegar and tarragon roasted tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese and thinly sliced scallions. Incredible balance of deliciousness. Very happy with this. #thelusciouschef #instachef #instafood #foodie #foodpic #foodlove #friedegg #chefsofinstagram #foodstyleguide #kitchenbowl #breakfastsandwich #happychef

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What have I been doing for the last three plus hours? Well besides relaxing and watching a movie (with my pal Kauai....she's a cat), is making chili. Three bean and beef chili that is. So perfect for a brisk night such as this evening. Deep with a beautiful rich tomato flavor and a nice but lingering delicate spice. Garnished with fresh cilantro, red onion and red jalapenos. Topped with a creamy quinelle of cottage cheese and a smoky grilled avocado half. I love me some chili!! Hope everyone is having a good night, i know I am 😊 #thelusciouschef #instachef #instafood #chefsofinstagram #foodie #foodpic #foodlove #foodporn #foodstyleguide #happychef #beefandbeanchili #grilledavocado

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Dungeness Crab, one of my favorite things to eat and definitely in the winter time. We here in Northern Cali sure are spoiled and fortunate to be able to indulge in these incredibly sweet babies every year for a few months. To kick off my crab season, tonight I made a Panang crab curry with creamy coconut milk, Kafir lime leaves, shallots, lemongrass, cilantro, thai basil and red jalapeno's. Accompanying it with beautiful jasmine rice that has lime zest, lime juice and thai basil folded into it. So much depth of flavor in this dish! Creamy, spicy, profound and just plain old ridiculously good. And yes, I always kiss my crab before I cook them 😉 #thelusciouschef #instachef #instafood #foodpic #foodie #foodporn #sexyfood #foodlove #chefsofinstagram #dungenesscrab #ilovecrabseason #crabs #panangcrabcurry #thaifood #happychef

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Maybe right about now as you're looking at that picture, a bit mesmerized, you hear a little Barry White music coming on in the background. Licking your lips and wanting to take a nice gentle bite of that sexy bad mamma JAMA. Yah, that's what my homemade red velvet cupcakes with vanilla bean cream cheese frosting will do to you. I'd be lying if I said I didnt need a little private time after indulging in one of these sassy ladies. So moist, so rich, so decadent, so absolutely mind blowing....whew. And yes we are still talking about the cupcake, i think 😉 #thelusciouschef #chefsofinstagram #instachef #instafood #foodie #foodpic #foodporn #foodstyleguide #redvelvetcupcakes #vanillabeancreamcheesefrosting #sassyladies #sexyfood

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What better way to sadly say goodbye (insert single tear slowly rolling down cheek) and use up the last of my shaved black truffles that have been resting patiently in olive oil, than making a delicious decadent creamy mushroom risotto. Made with a deep flavorful Porcini stock, fresh crimini's, a touch of heavy cream, tons of freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Italian parsley and a little kiss of lemon zest that gives this dish a beautiful brightness in flavor. Wow, i sure am gonna miss those truffles, but this risotto dish honored them well. #thelusciouschef #foodpic #foodporn #foodie #chefsofinstagram #foodstyleguide #kitchenbowl #instachef #italianfood #mushroomrisotto #porcinimushrooms #blacktruffles

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Hello you sexy delicious breakfast sandwich....sshhh dont talk. Now listen, We're not going to know each other for very long and thats ok, but I just wanted to tell you that I love you and I thank you for your soft creamy eggs, your sharp melty cheddar cheese, your beautifully char grilled red onion topped with a nice crispy juicy kielbasa and smothered just so generously with a soy siracha mayo. You've been great, really and I will miss you dearly despite our short love affair. Your the best! Happy sunday yal!! 😝😎😘 #thelusciouschef #foodie #foodpic #foodporn #chefsofinstagram #foodstyleguide #kitchenbowl #breakfastsandwichesrule #ilovesundays #eggs #kielbasa

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Somebody pinch me (preferably cute), I have not died but have gone to butternut squash soup heaven. One of my favorites to make. So rich, creamy, earthy and sweet. Roasted with fresh rosemary and Italian parsley then cooked in chicken stock till it practically melted away. Blended together with deep caramelized sweet onions, garlic and a touch of heavy cream. Garnished with creme fraise and spicy toasted pepita seeds with a drizzle of parsley oil. Lunch today is going to be amazing 😊 #thelusciouschef #foodie #foodpic #foodgasm #chefsofinstagram #c#instachef #instafood #instagood #foodstyleguide #butternutsquaushsoup #pumpkinseeds #happygirl

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Mistake post, caption to come tomorrow!....oops 😁

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Crock pot chicken and sausage gumbo, my style. What better way to spend your day when your at home sick and laying around then slow cooking food and not having to exert too much energy. Tons of fresh tomatoes, onions, zucchini, garlic, capers, smoked turkey kielbasa, spices and fresh lemon juice with a nice base of Seasoned basmati rice cooked pilaf style. Hearty, spicy and soul healing goodness. And yes I ate the whole damn bowl wile lying in bed...no spills :) #thelusciouschef #chefsofinstagram #foodpic #foodgasm #foodporn #chickenandsausagegumbo #crockpotcooking #foodie #beingsicksucks #instafood #kitchenbowl

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There is no other type of food that I crave more than when it's either cold outside or when I'm sick. Well it ain't cold so.... Sure would've been nice to have this made for me instead, but thats ok, i'm a big girl i can do it 😉 I LOVE RAMEN! A killer slow cooked Asian Broth made with chicken stock, soy, hoisen and oyster sauce with chili's, ginger, Crimini mushrooms, garlic and other spices. In the end I loaded it up with marinated grilled tofu, grilled pork that was brined for 2 days, which made it incredibly juicy and flavorful, sweet Chinese sausage and tons of fresh lemon juice to give it a nice acidic kick. My throat couldn't have been happier with every swallow of this beautiful savory delicious soup. Here's to feeling better :) #chefsofinstagram #thelusciouschef #foodgasm #foodporn #ramennoodlesoup #brinedpork #grilledtofu #chinesesausage #foodpic #kitchenbowl #beingsicksucks (at My Place)

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Asian meets Italian, sure why not. The beauty about food is that it is limitless. It has no boundaries and can be best in its simplicity. I love combining different flavors to create something that is my own. I mean thats what cooking is all about. First I made a marinade consisting of soy sauce, mirin, seasoned rice wine vinegar and sesame oil with a touch of Vietnamese chili sauce, fresh garlic, ginger and scallions. This is what I used to marry all those incredible flavors over my sauté of sweet crunchy broccoli, Crimini mushrooms, yellow onion, cherry tomatoes and seared turkey kielbasa with a vegetable pene pasta. Topped with Italian parsley and Pecorino cheese. The depth of flavor this dish gave along with the spiciness and sweetness was killer. Definitely making that again! #thelusciouschef #foodporn #foodpic #instafood #chefsofinstagram #kitchenbowl #asianmeetsitalianfood #pasta #turkeykielbasa #foodgasm

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Made this dish last week and for the first time ever. I'm actually a little surprised I have never made this dish before. Chicken mole is what we got her folks and it turned out pretty well for only having two hours to prep and cook it! Mole is the type of sauce I feel that appreciates patience, time and a lot of love. Slow cook it and let all those flavors develop with sincere profoundness. What really gives this sauce it's depth are the peppers selected; Guajillo, Ancho and Poblano's are what was used. Hard roasted then blended together were tomatillo's, yellow onion, garlic, golden raisins, sesame seeds, Marcona almonds, dark chocolate and other Mexican spices with a little agave to sweeten it up a bit. Garnished with a smoked paprika pico de gallo and toasted sesame seeds. In your face flavorful, deep, rich and moderately spicy. Successful, but will try this again when more time is allowed. #thelusciouschef #instafood #instachef #foodporn #foodpic #chickenmole #Mexicanfood #kitchenbowl

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Me in the middle enjoying a huge ass clam and at the top is the bowl of discarded and destroyed shells of mussels and clams. I done good on this monstrosity size of a dish, of which I had no doubt i could handle. Seriously I have accomplished greater. A San Marzano tomato and White wine broth that was cooked for quite some time with tons of shallots, garlic, paprika, dry and fresh herbs, smoked turkey andouille sausage with lots and lots of fresh squeezed meyer lemons. two huge pieces of rustic sour dough garlic bread for some serious dunking and a heaping of fresh Italian parsley to brighten it up. I swear lately I just can't seem to get enough of fresh seafood like mussels and clams. No complaints here! #thelusciouschef #postbdayroommatedinner #foodpic #foodporn #kitchenbowl #seafood #mussels #clams #sexyfood #instafood #instachef

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Can I get an amen?? Now, can I get, damn this is a sexy plate??!! Yes and oh yes it is. Eggplant Parmesan, one of my ultimate all-time favorite dishes ever. This tonight was made with a lot of love and a craving that I have had since Monday. First I baked the precut eggplant rings in the oven and crisped them up nicely till golden brown. Coated them in an herbed Panko crust and sautéed them in oil till they were super crispy then married it all together with a homemade San Marzano tomato sauce and tons of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Baked for about 10 minutes to all the cheese was nicely melted and then broiled it to get it all bubbly and golden brown on top. The result is honestly the best eggplant Parmesan I've ever made. Amazing!!! Tangy, zesty, sweet, crispy, cheesy. That's all, I can't talk about this anymore #thelusciouschef #italianfood #eggplantparmesan #instafood #foodpic #foodporn #nailedit

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I love neighborhood gems and Starbelly is by far one of THE best restaurants in the Castro area and to me one of my favorite places to go, period. Always a consistent menu, super friendly staff (of which I know several), great wine selection, comfortable, cozy and with an excellent decor. Went there last night to celebrate a friends birthday and 3 hours later I left there with a smile, a seriously full belly, a nice buzz and the top button of my jeans undone; no joke! We had many many items, but shown here is A beautiful cheese and salumi platter with fresh artisan bread, a tangy and sweet perfectly baked huge local sardine with padron peppers and one of my favorite dishes, their mussels in a spicy tomato broth with chorizo, fresh cilantro and artisan grilled bread. AMAZING!!! Great food and excellent company = 😊 #thelusciouschef #dinnerwithfriends #foodporn #foodpic #starbellysf #sardines #mussels #salumi #cheese #instafood