Scott Johnson
Bacon Cherry Pepper Relish
This is a garnish that I have been making for a number of years. The end result gives you a nice balance of sweet, spicy, salty and sour....
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Scott Johnson
Aug 24, 20202 min read
Parmesan Pancetta Croutons
This is a garnish that I came up with to serve as a thickener for my Tuscan White Bean soup. Traditionally the bread is put into the...
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Scott Johnson
Aug 14, 20201 min read
Rouille
This is a classic french accompaniment to bouillabaisse. It is traditionally an aioli made from garlic, chili, and saffron that goes...
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Scott Johnson
Aug 13, 20202 min read
Crispy Chicken Skins
One of the best parts of making items like soups on a regular basis is that you have items parts of your ingredients that you can use in...
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Scott Johnson
Aug 10, 20201 min read
Enchilada Sauce
This is a simple little recipe for a well rounded sauce. It's got a little bit of a bite, with a nice salty and tangy balance. I use...
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Scott Johnson
Jul 30, 20201 min read
Cheese Spread/Topping
When I helped open The Avenue one of the items on the menu was a cheese dip. In addition to being an appetizer it was also the cheese...
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Scott Johnson
Jul 26, 20202 min read
Focaccia Beer Bread
I started making this recipe at my first restaurant job in Harrisonburg, VA. It was at a brewery that used it both for bread service, as...
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Scott Johnson
Jul 18, 20201 min read
Caramelized Onions
There are a number of different ways to caramelize onions but I prefer to do the slow and low method. I don't add any fat, and just use...
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Scott Johnson
Jul 6, 20201 min read
Ginger Peach Cobbler
I won't normally be posting desserts on this blog, unless people ask me too. But with 4th of July, peaches being so much better this...
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Scott Johnson
Jun 29, 20201 min read
Pickled Jalapenos
I made this recipe up when I was working at Front Page Dupont. There had been a mis-order that wasn't caught until a couple of days late...
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Scott Johnson
Jun 23, 20201 min read
Avenue Spice
When I helped open the Avenue my initial goal was to bring Quebecois and Acadian food to the table. Over time the initial menu changed,...
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Scott Johnson
Jun 15, 20201 min read
Garlic Confit
This is one of those extremely versatile items that you can make in batch, then store in the oil for a very long time in your...
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Scott Johnson
Jun 9, 20201 min read
Pickled Red Onions
I have been making differing variations of these for years. The combination of sweet, salty, spicy can be used in numerous recipes. ...
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