Charred Broccoli with Lemongrass, Ginger, and Chili

Charred Broccoli with Lemongrass, Ginger, and Chili

INGREDIENTS: 1 head broccoli cut into florets 1 tablespoon dark roasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon Monster mash (see sub recipe below) 1 teaspoon kosher or Maldon sea salt METHOD: Steam broccoli florets for 45 seconds to 1 minute and immediately shock in ice water. Drain...
22nd Annual Tastes of the World Culinary Conference

22nd Annual Tastes of the World Culinary Conference

I was again honored to appear as a guest chef at the UMASS campus this week for the 22nd Annual Tastes of the World Culinary Conference. This is a conference which is limited to 350 chefs from around the country that are in charge of college campus  dining. College...
Southwestern Beef and Potato Bake

Southwestern Beef and Potato Bake

2 tbsp. Meijer Classic olive oil, divided (NuVal®  Score: 11) 1 cup chopped Spanish onion (NuVal®  Score: 93) 1 cup chopped green bell pepper (NuVal®  Score: 96) 1 tsp. McCormick®  ground Cumin 1 tsp. McCormick® ground oregano 2 tsp. McCormick® smoked Paprika, divided...
Autumn Paella Skillet

Autumn Paella Skillet

1 tbsp. Meijer Classic olive oil (NuVal®  Score: 11) 2 garlic cloves, minced (NuVal®  Score: 91) 2 cups chopped Spanish onion (NuVal®  Score: 93) 1 cup chopped celery (NuVal®  Score: 96) ¾ cup red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced (NuVal®  Score: 96) ¾ cup green...
Produce Goes Global

Produce Goes Global

Look to regions like the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and Latin America for flavor inspiration around veg-centric traditions The veg-centric movement continues to grow exponentially as chefs seek new ways to create craveability around produce-focused menu items. The...