Maple Glazed Seared Salmon

from the kitchen of Chef Matt Kershner

12 Servings

AmountUnitIngredients
8lb1 side, Fresh atlantic salmon
7TbspOlive oil
1cup100% authentic maple syrup
2lbBrussels sprouts
5lbButternut squash
1/2lbButter
1cupHeavy cream
1/4cupBrown sugar
5leavesFresh sage
Salt and pepper to taste
  1. Maple Glazed Seared Salmon
    • Remove skin from salmon fillet, and cut into 6 oz portions, approximately 6 pieces per side.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Heat olive oil in large frying pan until oil is almost to the smoke point.
    • Sear salmon, skin side up, until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to parchment lined sheet tray.
    • Using small brush, brush each fillet with maple syrup.
    • In 400-degree preheated oven, roast salmon for approximately 10 minutes, or until salmon reaches internal temperature of 145 degrees. Serve immediately
  2. Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    • In a large mixing bowl, drizzle sprouts with oil, and salt and pepper liberally. Toss to coat evenly.
    • On prepared sheet tray, roast sprouts in 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
    • Serve immediately
  3. Butternut Squash and Brown Butter Puree
    • Toss butternut squash lightly with sauté oil, and bake on greased baking sheet in 400 degree oven for 25 minutes, until squash is tender and golden brown. Reserve.
    • In stock pot, brown butter until nutty and fragrant. Add in sage at this point.
    • Add butternut to pot and combine thoroughly. Using immersion blender, add in brown sugar and heavy cream and puree until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Chef Matt KershnerChef Matt Kershner
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Blueberry Cheesecake Croissant

from the kitchen of Chef Marissa

12 servings

AmountUnitIngredients
9Croissants
1/2lbCream cheese
1/2lbFrozen blueberries
1/2qtLiquid egg
1/2qtHeavy cream
1cupWhite sugar
1TbspGround cinnamon
1/2tspGround allspice
1/2tspNutmeg
1/2cupVanilla icing
  • Spray 9×9 pan with cooking spray.
  • Pull apart croissant bread and spread evenly throughout pan.
  • Mix the cream cheese until smooth. Add the egg, cream, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice.
  • Spread blueberries on top of plucked bread.
  • Poor egg mix into pan.
  • Cover with parchment paper and foil. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 35 minutes.
  • Uncover, and bake another 5-10 minutes until a knife in the center comes out clean.
  • Drizzle with icing and serve.
Chef Marissa DioGuiardiChef Marissa DioGuardi

Red Velvet Cupcakes

from the kitchen of Chef Cyndee

AmountUnitIngredients
1boxRed velvet cake mix or Devil’s food cake mix
15ozCream Cheese
1CPowdered sugar
2tspVanilla extract
2CCream cheese frosting
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large bowl, prepare the red velvet or devil’s food cake batter.
  • In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla, stirring until there are no lumps.
  • Divide the batter evenly among a lined muffin tin.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, then cool.
  • Pipe the cream cheese frosting onto each cupcake, then top with red velvet crumbs.
  • Enjoy!
Chef Cyndee
Not only does our CSC team prepare all of our grab-and-go items on campus, the team prepares food for catering events and dining units with the ability to make any-size recipe from 4 people to over 500. We are providing a scaled-back, easy-to-make version of our Red Velvet Cupcakes.

Salmon Poke Bowl

from the kitchen of Chef Chris Mejia

8 servings

AmountUnitIngredients
1small bunchScallions, chopped
1cloveGarlic, minced
1tspSesame seeds
1/3CSoy sauce
1TbspSesame oil
1/4tspCrushed red pepper
4CRaw rice
2lbsSushi grade salmon
As neededCucumber
As neededCarrots
As neededPickled red onions
As neededFried onions
As neededSpicy mayo
As neededEel sauce
  • Clean and chop scallions.
  • Mince 2 cloves of garlic.
  • Mix the chopped scallions, minced garlic, sesame seeds, soy sauce, sesame oil and crushed red pepper to yield approx. 1/2 cup of marinade in total.
  • Dice salmon into 1/2 inch cubes
  • Toss the diced salmon with the marinade.
  • Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
  • Cook 4 cups of raw rice according to package directions to yield approx. 8 cups.
  • Place approx. 1 cup of rice in a bowl.
  • Top with choice of vegetables and garnishes.
  • Top with about 4oz of marinated salmon.
  • Drizzle choice of sauce over top.
Chef Chris MejiaChef Chris Mejia, Sushi Chef