Amar'e Stoudemire, Maxcel Hardy

299 Pages·2021·8.57 MB·English

DEDICATION

FROM AMAR’E:

For my wife and children, I hope this book can be a light to all young fathers to
become better cooks for their families.

FROM MAX:

With love and gratitude I dedicate this book to:

My mother, Lavern Arnett, for loving me, teaching me good values, and instilling
religion in my life that has gotten me this far.

My father, Maxcel Hardy, Jr., for showing me what it means to be a family man,
father, and friend.

My daughter, Tenara Demi Hardy, for keeping Daddy grounded and giving me a
reason to work hard every day.

Cheryl Hardy, thanks for helping to raise me and for being an amazing support system.

Chef Richard Roberts (Uncle Rich) . . . for guiding me through this culinary journey,
and helping me transition to become a man and a strong father.

Ellen Sadove Renck, for believing in me and loving me unconditionally, and helping
to bring Chef Max Miami to life.

Chef Edward Burjaski for introducing me to Culinary Arts and helping me figure out
that cooking is my true passion. Thanks for preparing me for Johnson & Wales.

CONTENTS

DEDICATION

FROM THE AUTHORS

INTRODUCTION

THE ESSENTIALS

VEGETABLE STOCK

CHICKEN STOCK

MARINARA SAUCE

CREAM SAUCE

HERB BUTTER

BARBECUE SAUCE

CAESAR DRESSING

SIMPLE VINAIGRETTE

TROPICAL FRUIT RELISH

FRESH TOMATO SALSA

ROASTED CORN RELISH

CHEF MAX’S SPICE BLEND

WARM-UP

CALIFORNIA FRITTATA

BREAKFAST BURRITOS

MIXED BERRY PARFAIT

TROPICAL SMOOTHIES

STAT JUICE

STEAK AND EGGS

CHEESE GRITS

HOMEMADE WHEAT BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

CHEESE AND CHIVE BISCUITS WITH GARLIC AND HONEY TOPPING

SWEET POTATO WAFFLES

BREAK FOR LUNCH

CURRIED CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP

TOMATO BISQUE

ROASTED VEGETABLE AND GOAT CHEESE FLATBREADS

THE ULTIMATE BURGER

GRILLED VEGETABLE WRAPS

TUNA WRAPS WITH MANDARIN ORANGES AND SWEET CHILI SAUCE

BRIE AND MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES

ROASTED TURKEY AND CUCUMBER SANDWICHES

MINI FISH TACOS WITH CILANTRO CRÈME FRAÎCHE

SALMON CAKES WITH GARLIC AIOLI

SALAD TRIO

CALIFORNIA COBB SALAD

TEAM DINNER

BRAISED BARBECUED BEEF RIBS

GARLIC AND HERB–INFUSED PRIME RIB

BLACKENED FLANK STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI AND GRILLED PINEAPPLE

GRILLED NEW YORK STRIP STEAK WITH HORSERADISH CREAM AND

SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS

LOADED BEEF STEW

STAT STEAK

GRILLED VEAL CHOPS WITH PEACH AND APPLE CHUTNEY

PEACH AND APPLE CHUTNEY

ROSEMARY AND GARLIC LEG OF LAMB

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH TZATZIKI

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH COUSCOUS PILAF

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH GARLIC AND CILANTRO HONEY GLAZE

JERK CHICKEN

GRILLED CORNISH HENS WITH CITRUS AND HONEY GLAZE

CARIBBEAN PAN-SEARED SNAPPER ESCOVITCH

PAN-ROASTED SALMON WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA

ALMOND-CRUSTED SOLE WITH GINGER-LIME BEURRE BLANC

HERB-CRUSTED SEA BASS WITH CHAMPAGNE CURRY CREAM

PAN-SEARED BAY SCALLOPS WITH ARUGULA SALAD

PAELLA

SALMON PINWHEELS WITH GARLIC HERB CREAM CHEESE

COCONUT AND CORN SALAD

TOMATO AND RADISH SLAW

ICEBERG WEDGE WITH BUTTERMILK BLUE CHEESE DRESSING, CANDIED

TEARDROP TOMATOES, SHAVED ONIONS, CHIVES, AND EGGS

CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD

GRILLED CABBAGE WITH BALSAMIC BUTTER

STEWED OKRA

ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH FRITTERS

GARLIC SHOESTRING FRIES

BEER-BATTERED ONION RINGS

PIZZA

ENTERTAINING

THE HARDY

ALEXANDER’S ROMANCE

PEARSECCO

ESPRESSO STOUT MARTINI

MISS PIMM’S MUDDLE

GAME DAY

VEGETABLE CRUDITÉS WITH AVOCADO HUMMUS

CUCUMBER CHIPS WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND TOMATO HUMMUS

PASTA PRIMAVERA

COCONUT BEANS AND RICE

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES

THREE-BEAN SALAD

COUSCOUS SALAD

VEGETABLE FRIED RICE

VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

VEGETARIAN CHILI

VEGETABLE SOUP

COCONUT CURRY CARROT SOUP

SWEET VICTORY

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE SANDWICHES

PEACH COBBLER

WHITE CHOCOLATE AND BANANA BREAD PUDDING

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

THREE-LAYER CARROT CAKE

RUM PECAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM

SWEET POTATO PIE

LEMON BARS

RED VELVET SWIRL CHEESECAKE

TIME OUT FOR FAMILY

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK

COLLARD GREENS WITH BRAISED TURKEY LEGS

PIGEON PEAS AND RICE

BAKED SWEET POTATO “FRIES”

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

STEW CHICKEN

SOUTHERN MAC-N-CHEESE

CRISPY CORNMEAL-BATTERED FISH

FISH AND GRITS

FRIED FISH AND CREAMY POLENTA

CREAMY POLENTA

HOMEMADE BAGEL BITES

FRIED OKRA

BRAISED KALE WITH GARLICKY TURNIPS

TRAIL MIX

CORN MUFFINS

FLUFF SANDWICHES WITH BANANAS AND NUTELLA (TURTLE