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Blackened Chicken Taco Bar

March 6, 2018 by Chef Dennis Littley 4 Comments

blackened chicken on a flour tortilla with sliced grape tomatoes , shredded lettuce and cheese sitting on a wooden cutting board

When it's time to cook up deliciousness for your family my Blackened Taco Bar is just what you need to turn dinner into a fiesta! My early years in Texas were filled with the delights of tacos. My Mexican grandmother was always in the kitchen cooking up some sort of deliciousness for me. My Abuela was years ahead of the street taco scene … [Read more...]

Baltimore Clambake – An Easy to Prepare Restaurant Style Dinner

February 22, 2018 by Chef Dennis Littley 9 Comments

blackened fish, clams and shrimp on a white plate with rice and broccoli

People always ask me what my favorite dish is and that's a very hard question to answer because it changes every time I make dinner. And today my favorite dish is this easy to make Baltimore Clambake. Truthfully I eat fairly simply but I also enjoy combining flavors, whether it's in a saute pan or on the plate as I put everything … [Read more...]

Philly Style Roast Pork Sandwich

February 19, 2018 by Chef Dennis Littley 41 Comments

roast pork with provolone cheese, roasted red peppers and broccoli rabe

How to make a Philly Style Roast Pork Sandwich One of the great joys in life is a Roast Pork Sandwich and Philadelphia is renowned for having one of the best pork sandwiches in the country! Unfortunately, that doesn't hold true for many of the restaurants that serve them! I have had a lot of tasteless pork sandwiches where the owners just go … [Read more...]

Pan Seared Halibut with a Garlic Crab Topping

January 25, 2018 by Chef Dennis Littley 28 Comments

pan seared halibut with a garlic crabmeat topping

Halibut has become one of my new favorite seafood options because of its flavor and texture. Halibut is a lean fish with mild, sweet tasting white flesh, large flakes and a firm but tender texture. Because of its leanness, it becomes dried-out if overcooked which is true of just about any fish you cook. Undercooking and finding that sweet spot … [Read more...]

Etouffee Street Tacos Recipe

January 2, 2018 by Chef Dennis Littley 5 Comments

6 etouffee street tacos on a wooden cutting board

Etouffee Street Tacos for a Taste of New Orleans When it’s time for the big game, you want to make sure you have snacks ready for friends and family that stop by to celebrate your team’s victory. Along with the deliciousness you create in your kitchen, you can make the day even more festive by adding a little football flair to your game day … [Read more...]

Chex Muddy Buddies Recipe

December 9, 2017 by Chef Dennis Littley Leave a Comment

boxes of corn chex and chocolate peanut butter cheerios with Chex Muddy Buddies snack mix in a white bowl and 3 plastic ziplock containers all sitting on a counter top in the kitchen

It's the holiday season and that means it's time to enjoy the holidays by the handful with my favorite Chex™ Muddy Buddies™. And to create this bowl of deliciousness, I now have an excuse to pick up a box (or two) of the Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cheerios™ I've been lusting over at Publix. This post has been sponsored by General Mills, all … [Read more...]

Jack Daniels Apple Butter Chicken

November 30, 2017 by Chef Dennis Littley 20 Comments

chicken thighs with carrots and apples in a Jack Daniels apple butter sauce sprinkled with parsley on a white plate

With the change in the weather, I start thinking about soulful warming comfort foods and my Jack Daniels Apple Butter Chicken certainly fits into that category of deliciousness! You may have seen my apple butter pizza that I shared on my blog. I thought that pizza rocked and that blending apple butter with tomato, was a stroke of … [Read more...]

Miso Glazed Cod with Veggie Stir-fried Somen Noodles

November 13, 2017 by Chef Dennis Littley 15 Comments

miso glazed cod with stirfried vegetables over noodles on a white plate

With the world at our doorstep thanks to the internet, why not cook the flavors of the world? Try my Miso Glazed Cod for a Japanese inspired dinner. While we are making cod, be sure to also try my delicious Italian Baccala. Since the invention of the internet and bloggers around the world, the world's cuisine has been brought into your … [Read more...]

Easy Shrimp Scampi Dip

October 30, 2017 by Chef Dennis Littley 25 Comments

partial overhead view of baked shrimp scampi dip

What are you serving for the holidays? How about my Shrimp Scampi dip? It's easy to make and will wow your friends and family! There's something magical about a hot dip. It's something we never make at home and save for those special occasions out at our favorite restaurants. Why is that? If you think it's too hard to make or takes too much … [Read more...]

Blackened Salmon Salad

August 18, 2017 by Chef Dennis Littley 17 Comments

Summer, Healthy

What's not to love about summertime? The bounty of fresh produce just makes you want to eat healthier and my Blackened Salmon Salad is just what you need to excite your taste buds while keeping you fit and trim for swimsuit season! Now that doesn't mean you can't enjoy my Blackened Salmon Salad all year long, it just seems that summertime makes … [Read more...]

Bread Crumb Crusted Baked Halibut with an Quick Lemon Beurre Blanc

August 6, 2017 by Chef Dennis Littley 18 Comments

Baked Halibut crusted with Lemon Romano Breadcrumb

I have always loved halibut, but it's not always available in the stores I shop in so when I see it, I buy it. I know you're going to love my recipe for my Bread Crumb Crusted Baked Halibut, and if you're looking for another delicious way to serve halibut, check out my Pan Seared Halibut with a Garlic Crab Topping. As part of my new healthier … [Read more...]

Salmon Bucatini with Asparagus

July 26, 2017 by Chef Dennis Littley 28 Comments

oval serving bowl filled with pasta mixed with salmon, asparagus, grape tomatoes and a cream sauce. with a sprig of basil in the corner

Take a Trip to Italy with my Bucatini and Blackened Salmon.  Have you ever wondered how sad life would be without pasta? It's almost heartbreaking to think about it...sigh. For this dish I choose Bucatini. Bucatini is a slow-dried, thick and hollow pasta that is from the Lazio Region of Italy and is a favorite pasta of Rome. What … [Read more...]

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My name is Chef Dennis Littley, creator and owner of Ask Chef Dennis Productions. As a classically trained chef with 40+ years of experience in the kitchen, I share my time-tested recipes, knowledge, and chef tips to help you create easy-to-make restaurant-quality meals in your home kitchen.

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