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Taste of the Beach – In Your Home!

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

Today marks the end of the Taste of the Beach celebration on the Outer Banks. The main expo is tonight, and tickets are already almost sold out. Some of the best Outer Banks restaurants are on display.

However, just because you couldn’t make it to the expo doesn’t mean you have to miss out on some of the great food on display. Here Chef Wes shows you how to make one of the dishes he will be making tonight!

Duck Village Scallop Salad with fresh Ginger Salad Dressing
Here is a list of the ingredients you’ll need for this amazing salad.
For the scallops you will need:
Sea Scallops
Cucumbers
Sweet Red Onions
Cherry Tomatoes
Orange Wedges
Sweet Red Peppers
Lime Juice

For the Salad and Dressing you will need:
Lettuce and Mixed Greens
Low Fat Mayonaise
Rice Wine Vinegar
Pickled Ginger

Whats great about this salad is it’s healthy and its quick. It took Chef Wes about three minutes to cook this up. Even with prep time, you’re looking at a healthy, low fat, meal in under ten minutes. And its delicious!

So enjoy this treat from Chef Wes and the Red Sky Cafe. For even more delicious food, stop in at the Red Sky Cafe. Or if your looking for fresh Outer Banks seafood, you can try the Outer Banks Seafood Company!

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The Surprising Red Sky Cafe Valentine’s Dinner

Thursday, February 11th, 2010
valentines dinner in the outer banks with Red Sky cafe

Valentines in the Outer Banks - Red Sky Cafe!

Chef Wes Stepp presents “Looking At You Valentines For Two” at the Red Sky Cafe in Duck, NC.

Let me explain how this cool (and unusual) dinner will take place:

1 – There’s No Menu

Couples will pick from Protein Groups below:

Seafood, Beef, Chicken, or Pork

They can choose one, two, three, or have all four groups on their menu.

Chef Wes will then prepare a delicious Tapas selection of several fresh proteins, including shrimp, scallops, oysters, filet mignon, chicken breast, tenderloin, pork belly, etc…

2 – There are no dishes

This Valentines dinner is called “Looking at You” because Chef Wes is abolishing all dishware and substituting it with his unique mirror platters.

mirror platters from Red Sky Cafe

Valentines dinner will be served on mirror platters!

Your entire menu selection will come on a beautiful mirror platter, one of the signature presentations of the Red Sky Cafe.

So, in a way, your dinner will be “looking at you” ;)

3 – Champagne for Everybody

Each couple (over 21) receives a flute of Champagne to accompany their dinner, courtesy of the Red Sky Cafe.

The bubbles mark the beginning of a very special night, that can be complimented by one of the special Champagne bottles on the menu marked for a special Valentine’s discount.

Ask your server for a complete selection!

4 – It’s Super Affordable!

For only $45 per couple, this dinner is the best Valentine’s gift we can give your wallet!

Seriously – movies for 2 + popcorn + sodas cost $35! (and you dont get to taste Chef Wes’ creations or Champagne!)

Reserve your table now – call 252-261-8646!

We look forward to mesmerizing you this weekend!

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Valentine’s Dinner In The Outer Banks – Seared Scallops

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Chef Wes Stepp prepares his wife Cindy a deliciously simple Valentine’s dinner appetizer with beautiful ocean Scallops in a cucumber vinagrette.

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In keeping with his goal of helping people eat healthier foods, chef Wes prepares another healthy Outer Banks seafood recipe, this time extra simple – to make life easier for the guys trying to impress their Valentine’s dates this coming weekend.

The scallops are seasoned with Cajun seasoning and then seared on a really hot pan with olive oil for 2-3 minutes on one side, until a thick crust appears, then reduce the temperature to medium and flips the scallops, which will finish in the oven for about 3 more minutes.

For the vinagrette, Chef uses diced cucumber, cilantro, red and yellow pepper, rice wine vinegar, honey, and a touch of scallions. On top of the scallops, to add a summer taste, he adds a spoon of fresh basil pesto, which makes them a bit salty, just enough to counter their natural sweetness.

You can receive more recipes, tips for your Outer Banks Catering, and exclusive discounts to the Red Sky Cafe in Duck by signing up on our home page. As a bonus, you’ll receive our 2010 season menu package, with several menu ideas for your next event here in the OBX.

See you soon!

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Healthy Living, Healthy Eating in the Outer Banks – Mahi Sandwich

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

New Year, new resolutions…. But it’s already February!

Well, Chef Wes is determined to help you stick to your resolutions this year – starting with a diet rich in Outer Banks Seafood . This time, he shows you how to pick fresh fish, exactly what to look for when buying the fillets, and how to put together a quick, healthy, and delicious Mahi Mahi open-face Goat Cheese sandwich.

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On this video you’ll also get to know Wes’s son, Taylor, who he’s been training to become the head chef at the restaurant. Taylor is already the lead chef at Wes’ Outer Banks Seafood Company restaurant in Corolla, which will be open again this summer.

The recipe is quick and simple, and you’re welcome to customize it to your liking.

Here are the main ingredients:

1 fresh Mahi Mahi fillet

Basil pesto (preferably homemade)

Goat cheese

Bean sprouts

Summer tomatoes

And to top it off…

Fresh Guacamole

Cilantro Sour Cream

Hope you enjoy this recipe – we certainly enjoyed cooking it for you!

And stay tuned – this we’re going to shoot a few more quick recipes that take less than 10 min to put together and that will make healthy eating a piece of cake. (without the cake, of course!)

See you soon!

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Cooking at home with Chef Wes – Sesame Noodle Salad

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Sesame noodle salad is a great companion for many proteins - including Outer Banks Seafood

Sesame noodle salad is a great companion for many proteins - including Outer Banks Seafood

This is another recipe that Chef Wes used on his first “Cooking Outer Banks Seafood” video.

Again, sorry for the delay posting the recipes.

This salad has been in the Red Sky menu for a long time because it’s a very fragrant, very appetizing recipe that goes along with a wide range of proteins – it works well for fish, chicken, and pork.

here it is:

Sesame Noodle Salad

(Makes enough for 8 or 10 servings)

2 lbs of cooked Linguini

1/2 cup of Julienne carrots

1/2 cup of Julienne cucumbers – peeled

1/4 cup of Julienne Red Onions

For the Sesame Marinade

1/2 cup of sesame oil

1/4 cup of rice wine vinegar (adds a cool zing to the dish)

1/3 cup of brown sugar

Dash of soy sauce

salt & pepper to taste

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