Jason Alm

Jason Alm has a degree from The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago in culinary arts. Professionally, he works for a laundry company out of Gurnee. He spends much of his time learning new cooking techniques and hopes to one day be cooking again full-time. Jason also plays guitar at his church and records when time allows.

Gumbo with Andouille and Tomatillos

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Aug 262010

If you have any knowledge of southern cooking, you would know that Gumbo is a real staple from Louisiana. It is made with some called a roux. A roux is equal parts flour and oil cooked to thicken soups and sauces. The darker the roux, the less thickening power it has. But what the roux lacks as a thickening agent, it makes up for in flavor. …Continue reading this entry

Mustard Crusted Salmon

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Aug 062010

So I was in the mood for something delicious and we had salmon in the freezer. I got a little creative and made this delicious and relatively easy salmon dish. The maple syrup mixed with the mustard was really the ticket. Here is the recipe. Like I said, its really pretty simple.

Mustard Crusted Salmon

Ingredients

2 salmon filets(4 oz each)

2 T stone ground mustard

1 T maple syrup

about 1 cup of panko bread crumbs (Asian bread crumbs that you can usually find at the local market)

3 T vegetable oil

salt to taste

Preparation

In a small bowl combined mustard and maple syrup. …Continue reading this entry

Whole Wheat Oatmeal Pancakes

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Aug 062010

I adapted this recipe from epicurious.com. I found that the yogurt gives it an extra bit of tang than just using the buttermilk. Also, if you do not have buttermilk, you can add 2 teaspoons of vinegar or lemon juice to the milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes. These pancakes are great with just a bit of butter and syrup, or you can put a little fruit compote together. …Continue reading this entry

Time to Set the Table

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Aug 032010

If you could imagine your favorite dinner at the snap of a finger, what would it be? Would it involve a nice cut of beef, maybe a filet of halibut? I have thought about that many times, especially when I am really hungry and it looks like there is nothing in the frig. You think about all the possibilities, yet when it comes down to it, you can’t make a decision. …Continue reading this entry

Where Are We Going?

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Jan 022009

Where Are We Going?

Written and Performed by Jason Alm

Recorded and Produced by Nate Gass, October-December 2008

Notes: Some of you may recognize this song from Jason’s earlier YouTube post. …Continue reading this entry

Stubborn Disorder

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Apr 222008

This is another song that will be recorded soon.

Thanks
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Where are we going

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Apr 222008

This song is hopefully going to be recorded soon, but until it does, I have this video. I would like it if you would all contribute your thoughts and talents.

Thanks

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