Scott Johnson
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 24, 20202 min read
Yucatan Chicken and Lime
Since I was in high school, I have been fortunate enough to be able to travel to the Yucatan Peninsula every other year. The food there...
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Scott Johnson
Jul 22, 20203 min read
New England Clam Chowder
During my youth I spent a lot of time in New England because my family is from there. The regional cuisine has a special place in my...
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Scott Johnson
Jul 18, 20202 min read
5 Spice Pork and Noodles
This soup is different from a lot of my soups because not only are you making sure the ingredients that go into the broth are cooked and...
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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 15, 20202 min read
Green Chili Chicken
This is a variation on a dish my roomate used to cook frequently. It's a simple white bean chicken chili with the addition of cilantro,...
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Scott Johnson
Jul 9, 20202 min read
Chicken Corn Chowder
This is a very hearty rich flavored soup. The bacon, potatoes, corn, and marinated chicken blend into a beautifully balanced soup. If...
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Scott Johnson
Jul 7, 20202 min read
Buttermilk Chicken & Dumplings
The first time I made this recipe I was attempting to mimic the Hidden Valley ranch seasoning pack that you can find in the stores. ...
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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
Jul 6, 20202 min read
Potato Dumplings "Gnocchi"
I love the idea of dumpling soups, but instead of making them just for a soup, I wanted to create other meals at the same time. My...
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Scott Johnson
Jun 30, 20202 min read
Stuffed Banana Pepper Soup
This is a soup that isn't well known outside of Buffalo, NY. One of the bartenders I worked with at the Avenue was from Buffalo and...
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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 28, 20202 min read
Bulgogi Beef and Peppers
I love the sweet, tangy, spicy flavor of a good bulgogi dish. When I thought about the components I realized I could take them and turn...
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Scott Johnson
Jun 23, 20202 min read
Stocks
Stocks are a very important aspect in soup making, and kitchen work in general. If you have the storage capacity, the available time,...
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Scott Johnson
Jun 23, 20201 min read
Carrot Ginger Soup
I started making this soup in Seattle at Chez Shea as one of our tasting menu variations. It's a nice vegetable soup that is a quick and...
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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 17, 20202 min read
Split Pea Soup
This is a classic soup that can be made a variety of ways. One of the main things you need to make it an authentic version, is to use...
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Scott Johnson
Jun 16, 20202 min read
Mediterranean Minestrone
This is a soup that I started making primarily based upon product on hand. I wanted to make a nice vegetable soup, but wanted a slightly...
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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 13, 20202 min read
Curried Cauliflower
I started making this soup, minus the pickled onions, when I was working at Chez Shea in Seattle. We offered a coursed chef's meal and...
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