The shrimp and grits here at The Secret Garden Cafe is our take on a southern classic. Unlike a lot of recipes we have seen, ours contains no pork, but is delicious all the same. Our recipe for shrimp and grits have been a staple on our menu since we opened in 2013. It’s also
When people think about fall, there is so much excitement surrounding the idea of it. For such a bleak time of year, the time when nature begins to shed its leaves and has for centuries been seen as a symbol of “death”, there is now such jubilation during this season. There is no wonder why,
This is such a simple recipe and a personal favorite of mine. It’s so good just by itself with a nice piece of crusty baguette. The ingredients are simple: sweet peppers, olive oil, garlic salt, black pepper and vinegar. Thats it! Though this seems simple, it is so full of flavor from those roasted peppers.
Seafood, for some people, can be intimidating. I know when I first began cooking I stayed away from seafood. I pretty much only had it when I ate out. Now, I cook all kinds of seafood. I’ve even made a ceviche using fresh scallops at the restaurant. My recommendation for those who are trepidatious about
When we first opened the Secret Garden Cafe back in 2013, we were primarily a lunch spot. The main reason was because the kitchen was so tiny and were very limited on kitchen equipment. The previous restaurant, was a sandwich shop and they sold a lot of cold served items and were known for their
This recipe is derived from my mother in-law. It has been tweaked, flipped and re-worked so many times over the years that it’s now something completely different than how it started! I suppose thats what happens when you take a family recipe and apply it to a restaurant. Feed back has always been key with
This recipe comes from our Chef Orlando. He has been with us since 2015 and continues to come up with amazing specials and menu items. He has worked in many restaurants and brings a wealth of imagination, knowledge and skill to our kitchen. We are lucky to have him! We serve the short ribs with
Chicken is a great medium to cook with for both chefs and moms. It is versatile, there are endless ways to cook it, and almost all of my kids like it. At the Secret Garden Cafe, I would always receive good feedback on this dish from guests when we would serve this for our Sunday
My kids are extremely picky eaters. People are always surprised to learn that my kids won’t eat their vegetables just as much as the next kid. This is a very simple recipe that even the pickiest eater in my family will actually eat. I’ve used this recipe with not only zucchini but many other vegetables.
I’m absolutely in love with curries of all kinds. Indian curries are my favorite. They are warm, nutty and spicy. This is a recipe that I adapted after eating in a restaurant in London when I was visiting a family friend. I didn’t know what was in it, but after some research I found some
