Executive Chef Piliouras brings a wealth of experience and excitement to his role as executive chef and partner of Nisi Estiatorio, opened in Englewood, New Jersey in January 2009. (See today’s review in the Bergen Record) His brilliant cooking technique for creating authentic Greek foods using classical techniques and the finest quality ingredients available is one that he developed throughout a long and lauded career cooking in some of this country’s finest Greek and American establishments.
»» Executive Chef John Piliouras makes Chicken Avgolemono
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This is a Jersey Bites original recipe and a really delicious one. I originally made this Tomato Soup in September 2008 for the Foodbuzz, 24, 24, 24 event.
»» Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
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You are going to love me for this one, I promise. This chowder is so good it’s Aspen ski lodge good. It’s seaweed spa treatment good. Heck, it’s even itchy, winter skin back scratch good.
»» Spicy Corn Chowder with Chorizo
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On this frosty 20 something degree day here in New Jersey, I got to thinking about soup and about the millions of recipes floating around out there on the web.
»» Soup Recipes: A collection of best soup recipes
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This recipe comes from my friends at MarxFoods who I am excited to introduce to you as a new contributor to Jersey Bites. »» Sausage, Escarole & White Bean Soup
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Here’s a great recipe for a chilly Hallow’s Eve. In my little town by the shore, we go all out on Halloween. There is one street in particular that looks like Mardi gras, sans the drunk naked people. (We save that for home.
»» Chicken, Butternut Squash and Cabbage Soup
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Here’s one for the pocketbook. I think my kids will love this. »» Cream of Carrot Soup
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This is an original recipes that got such accolades after our Tomato Garden Party that I had to give it its own post. Everyone who has tried this recipe has told me they find themselves licking the bowl. Not a pretty image I know, but it does say one thing, damn good soup.
»» Tomato Soup Recipe: Creamy Tomato Basil
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When Foodbuzz put out the call for event proposals for the 24 Meals in 24 Hours on 24 Blogs the first and only idea that came to mind were my enormous tomato plants and the abundance of gorgeous Jersey tomatoes I had at my fingertips. So, a tomato garden party seemed in order. Click here to watch the Video.
When I got the news that my proposal had been selected it was time to get moving (panic). I called on my friends and fellow Jersey Biters, The Party Blueprint Girls, for a plan of attack. Within one day they had a complete blueprint including table setting, invitation, music and wine suggestions.
»» Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: A Tomato Garden Party
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