Chef Biography
Dennis Corradi was a logistics manager and business owner before deciding he wanted to get into cooking and open his own restaurant. He attended the California Culinary Academy, where he met his wife, Carla Summer, a chemist and chef. Following graduation, they traveled to
Europe, and concentrated on learning the foods of Italy and France. Upon returning to California, he started working in the kitchen at L’Omellette Restaurant in Palo Alto. While there, he met cookbook author and cooking instructor, Ken Hom, who hired him as his assistant, when not working at the restaurant.
In 1985, Chef Corradi and his wife decided to move to Nevada and open their own restaurant, Café Lilli, in Incline Village. In 1986, the Great Chefs television crew arrived to tape Chef Corradi for the PBS television series titled Great Chefs of the West, in which he appeared in episodes 1 & 26.
Recipes
Rabbit with Apple Cider and Mustard Seeds
Serving: 2 Print Rabbit with Apple Cider and Mustard Seeds By Great Chefs November 10, 2015 The delicate flavor of rabbit is gaining in popularity, and this is one of the most delicious ways to prepare it, with apple turnovers. The apple cider imparts a fruity taste, and the mustard seeds add some spice. The […]
Sweet Potato Tortellini in Almond Cream Sauce
Serving: 4 Print Sweet Potato Tortellini in Almond Cream Sauce By Great Chefs November 10, 2015 What a wonderful exploration of the nuances of flavors. The sweet potatoes, deep-brown caramelized onions, and roasted nuts are all slightly sweet. The flavors meld together beautifully in this delicious and innovative pasta. The tortellini and the sauce can […]