Chef’s Recipe: Macaire Potatoes

Executive Chef Nick Alvarez shares his recipe for Macaire potatoes. His take on the traditional French potato cake is baked instead of being cooked in a pan. It goes perfectly as a side for your favorite grilled steak or roasted chicken. It’s pictured here as part of the main course served at the recent Cobb […]

4th of July Recipes: Mexican Street Corn & Grilled Asparagus

Executive Chef Nick Alvarez shares recipes for these incredible side dishes, perfect for accompanying whatever will be your main dish on the grill this Independence Day. Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) 3 ears of sweet yellow corn ¼ cup mayo ¼ cup sour cream 1 garlic clove crushed into paste Juice and zest of half a lime ½ tsp […]

RECIPE: Galleria Fried Chicken

As we head on the fast track toward summer, Executive Chef Nick Alvarez shares his recipe for a summer favorite. Check out his yummy fried chicken recipe, which you can make at home or order it from our menu for your next banquet event at Cobb Galleria Centre. Ingredients  1 chicken, cut into 8 […]

COCKTAIL RECIPE: SWEDISH POLAR BEAR

For a recent Disco/ABBA-themed party, we created the Swedish Polar Bear signature cocktail. Get the party started with this recipe, and don’t forget to add a flashing blue light that attaches to the bottom of the glass, for that truly disco touch! Make it at home with this recipe. Ingredients: 2 oz. raspberry vodka (or […]

4th of July Recipe: Chef Nick’s Summer Seafood Boil

Ingredients: 4 ears fresh yellow corn, cut crosswise into 3-inch pieces 6 quarts water 4 large lemons, halved crosswise 2 large yellow onions, halved lengthwise 3 medium jalapeño chiles, halved lengthwise and unseeded (optional) ½ cup Cajun seasoning 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper (or to taste) 2 large garlic heads, halved crosswise […]

A Fun Valentine’s Treat you Can Make with your Kids

Want to do something fun with the kids for Valentine’s Day this year?  Bring on the dip! Much easier to use than white chocolate, look in your grocery store for candy coating in the baking goods aisle.  You can microwave the coating right in its tray, stir until smooth and then dip to your heart’s […]

RECIPE: Chef Walker’s Easy Collard Greens

Easy Collard Greens By Culinary Director & Executive Chef Nicholas Walker Serves 10 to 12 Ingredients: 2 hickory-smoked ham hocks 2 yellow onion, sliced 6 garlic cloves, crushed 1 gallon chicken stock (homemade preferred) 3 pounds fresh collard greens, washed and trimmed ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon table salt ¾ […]

Valentine’s Day Recipe: Chocolate Bourbon Truffles

It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without chocolate. This recipe from Culinary Director and Executive Chef Nicholas Walker is both decadent and surprisingly easy to make. Enjoy it with someone special this weekend. Chocolate Bourbon Truffles 1/2 pound good bittersweet chocolate 1/2 pound good semisweet chocolate 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons bourbon 1 tablespoon prepared […]

Salsa Recipe for the Big Game

With the Big Game approaching this Sunday, Culinary Director and Executive Chef Nicholas Walker shares a must-have recipe for his Roasted Tomato Salsa. Enjoy! Roasted Tomato Salsa 10 roma tomatoes – roughly chopped in half pieces 1 yellow onion – chopped in half pieces 3 jalapeno peppers – sliced 5 garlic cloves 1tbsp. cumin 1tbsp. […]