Author: Allison Stattner

Here is a simple yet delicious video recipe for a Classic Ahi Tuna Poke from our great friend Allison Stattner in Southeast Florida. She demonstrates her favorite way to whip up this classic poke recipe using fresh yellowfin tuna. Ingredients 1 pound yellowfin tuna/ahi1/3 shoyu soy sauce1 tbsp sesame oil2 tsp sesame seeds, white and black mixed or your preference1/4 cup maui onion, sweet yellow onion or shallot, diced2 stalks of chopped scallion, bottoms only not top leaves1/2 sweet pepper, diced1/2 large jalapeno, diced1 tsp grated ginger1 tsp togarashi, or similar pepper spiceSea salt to taste Directions Slice the tuna…

Allison Stattner shares a favorite poke recipe made from locally caught South Florida swordfish. Check out how easy it is to make along with her Dynamite Sauce and Avocado Crema. Ingredients 1 pound swordfish, wahoo and cobia make great substitutes1 Tbsp. shoyu soy sauce1 Tsp. sesame oil2 Stalks scallions minced, bottom part only not top leaves½ large shallot minced2 Tsp. sesame seeds2 Tsp. sea salt1 Tsp. togarashi (Japanese 7 spice mix), or similar pepper spice blend Directions Gently mix all ingredients with the fish cubes and chill while making sauces. Avocado Crema Recipe 3 avocados, halved and pitted¾ cup mayo,…

Isabel, Puerto Rico 1998. We were standing around a kitchen island and an open porch with a view to the ocean. It was always windy in January and February, my sister was there windsurfing the days away. She originally made this recipe with larger Caribbean avocados, cheese, cumin and more peppers, served with a side of salsa. Over the years it has evolved; I added the crab and changed the spices. Any way you make it, the dish is a crowd pleaser. Crab Stuffed Fried Avocados Ingredients 4 Avocados Crab Filling 1 cup crabmeat (lump if you have it) 1…

Bison Ragu Over Pappardelle & Shaved Parmesan With bison and buffalo meat readily available at local markets, or ground venison from the freezer, I substitute the high protein/low fat alternative in many of my classic recipes. This dish is simple and the extra ragu can be reinvented for a second meal. In our house, we enjoy it over a baked potato with a side of roasted vegetables. Ingredients 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Small yellow onion – small chop 3-4 Cloves of garlic – smashed and minced 4 Stalks of celery – diced 4-5 Whole sprigs of thyme 2 Bay…