Showing posts with label FOOD. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FOOD. Show all posts
Oct 22, 2014
Fall is here and what a perfect time for
grilling in Orlando! Chef Marc Kusche from Hamilton’s Kitchen at the Alfond Inn
has a great recipe for a grilled chicken marinade and a delicious side dish to
spice things up: jalapeno-honey glazed sweet potatoes. You can see Chef Marc Kusche at the Orlando Home Show this Sunday, October 26 at 12:30 pm on the Edible Orlando Cooking Stage.
What you'll need for Marc's Grilled Chicken Marinade:
- 3/4 cup of roasted garlic
- 1/2 cup of white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup blended olive oil
- 2 tbs dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tbs chopped rosemary
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbs Kosher salt
- 1 tsp fresh black pepper
- 1 tbs sugar
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- 4 chickens (to marinate)
Combine all ingredients (excluding the chicken) in a bowl and mix well to create the marinade. Place the chicken in a large container and pour the marinade over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and leave it in the refrigerator for at least eight hours, or overnight.
Remove the chicken from the marinade (but don't wipe the herbs off, they're delicious charred right on the skin). Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Place the chickens skin side down and grill them on high, making sure all the herb flavors are getting into the skin. Move the chicken onto a pan and cook in the oven at 350 degrees for approximately 15 - 22 minutes.
What you'll need for the Jalapeno-Honey Glazed Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 lbs of sweet potato
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced
- 1/2 cup of Lake Meadows Farm Honey
- Salt and pepper to season
Cut the sweet potatoes in half and place them on an olive oil sprayed sheet tray, skin side up. Roast the potatoes in the oven at 350 degrees for approximately 30 - 40 minutes, then let them cool. When cool, dice into medium sized cubes and deep fry until golden brown. Transfer the potatoes into a sauté pan. Add diced jalapenos to the pan and drizzle honey over everything. Sauté for 1 -2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with chopped chives.
The Orlando Home Show is on from October 24 - 26 at the Orange County Convention Center. Buy tickets to get more delicious recipes and cooking inspiration like the dishes above. Plus, there'll be home and garden celebrities, local experts, exclusive discounts, and more! Right now you can get two tickets for the price of one when you like us on Facebook. A great deal for a great show - what are you waiting for? Get your tickets today!
Oct 17, 2014
Hosting a
Halloween party? You might have your decorations and costume figured out, but
what about your menu? We know you’re probably not hosting a haunted dinner
party, but most get-togethers do require some snacks for munching. If you’re tired
of the old peeled grapes for eyeballs, overcooked spaghetti for witch hair, and
literal lady fingers, but aren’t sure what to serve, you’ll definitely want to
keep reading. We’ve compiled a great list of treats for you to try at your Halloween
hootenanny, check it out below.
1. Mini donut spiders - Seriously adorable with very little prep time!
Image via It`s Always Autumn
2. Hot dog mummies - So cute and something every little one will enjoy!
Image via Rhodes Bake-n-Serv Blog
3. Melting witch pudding cups - OK, these are a little more complex, but they`re so creative and the finished product looks so fun.
Image via Pillsbury
4. Watermelon brain - The perfect mix of creepy and healthy!
Image via Boing Boing
5. Mini broomsticks - All you need to make these are three ingredients and a microwave; that's our kind of baking!
Image via Hersheys
6. Rice Krispies pumpkins - Seasonal, tasty and gluten free!
Image via 365ishPins
7. Skeleton cookies - How sweet a these little bone daddies?
Image via Betty Crocker
8. Candy corn Jell-o shots - Sure to make any 21-year-old squeal with excitement!
Image via A Beautiful Mess
9. Mummy bake brie - You have to follow candy corn Jell-o shots with something classy so we chose this, sophisticated and delicious.
Image via Babble
10. Graveyard salsa - You can make your own salsa or just go store-bought, we won't judge.
Image via Chickabug
If
you’re having a Halloween party this year but aren’t set on your decor, check out our list of Spooktacular Decorations and get
inspired. Halloween is coming up soon, so we’ve got to ask: are you dressing up
this year? What are you and your family going to be? Let us know below!
Apr 7, 2014
"If you loved the Watermelon Salad then you NEED to check out my Lobster Fennel Salad! Chilled lobster salad with fennel, sweet peppers and cilantro served over arugula with cherry tomatoes and drizzled with the juice of fresh-from-the-tree Florida oranges. Oh yum!" - Emily Ellyn
Lobster Fennel Salad
Recipe Courtesy of Emily Ellyn, more at www.EmilyEllyn.com
For saladAbout 2 pound lobster meat (from 3 1 1/2 pound live lobsters)
2 ripe avocados, small diced
1 head fennel, shaved thin
zest of one orange
2 oranges, segmented, juiced saved
1 small red onion, sliced thin
4 small sweet peppers, sliced thin
For dressing
5 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced fine
Reserved juice from citrus
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon chili oil
½ tablespoon fresh ginger, minced fine
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Fresh ground sea salt and black pepper to taste
1 bunch baby arugula
14 cherry tomatoes, halved
If you are cooking your lobster...
Steam or boil the two lobsters with the tails tied together (belly to belly) to ensure that they stay straight. They usually cook perfectly in 8 minutes. After they are cooked, shock them in ice water. Once cooled, remove the tail meat and slice each tail widthwise into eight thin pieces. Carefully remove the claw meat to retain its shape. Remove knuckle meat and dice.
Make the dressing
Wisk ingredients together
Assemble the salad
Toss salad components with enough of the dressing to coat well but not soak the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Emily gained a huge fan following from Food Network’s “Next Food Network Star,” “Cupcake Wars” and a cameo appearance on the “Simpsons”.
If you would like to submit a recipe to be featured here on our blog, CLICK HERE.
Jan 30, 2014
Have you ever wondered what happens to the food you
donate to your local food bank? What happens when the food is given to a family
in need and then taken home and prepared for a meal?
You will get an inside look with a special event at
the Indianapolis Home Show — the Choppin’ Hunger Challenge! It’s Saturday, Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. on the
Unilock Outdoor Living Stage in the West Pavilion at the Home Show.
One out of every six children in Indiana is at risk of
hunger. How can you help Hoosier families get a nutritious and filling meal?
Donate to your local food bank. Also, make sure you are giving the right type
of food.
Participate in the Choppin’ Hunger Challenge at the
Indianapolis Home Show presented by Xfinity! Join local chefs as they battle to
win the challenge of creating a gourmet meal from typical food pantry items.
Indianapolis Colts Team Chef DeWitt Jackson is one of the
local chefs. After graduating from Second Helpings Culinary training program,
Jackson worked at the Adam’s Mark Hotel until a call came from the Indianapolis
Colts team to come on board as chef for the NFL-winning franchise. See a video
with a cooking demo from Chef DeWitt here!
Also participating in the Challenge is Indiana Pacers Team
Chef David Harvie. Harvie studied with his dad, an executive chef trained at Le
Cordon Bleu in France. Prior to his position with the Pacers, Harvie worked as
a successful chef with Levy Restaurants at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium and
other venues in the sports and entertainment industry.
Home Show attendees are encouraged to vote on their
favorite meal, and get the chance to learn about the most desired foods needed
by Hoosier families. Then, make a donation!
Donations of cooking spices are encouraged to spice up the
offerings for Gleaners Food Bank’s agencies, serving more than 320,000 food
insecure Hoosiers annually.
This exciting new program was created by the American Dairy of Indiana, Gleaners Food Bank, Second Helpings and CICOA — all
working to eliminate hunger in Indiana.
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Come see the Choppin’ Hunger Challenge at the 2014 Indianapolis Home Show on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 11
a.m.!
Aug 28, 2013
The Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival uncorks October 18 - 19, 2013 at Stampede Park
BMO Centre. This is the largest and most
exciting wine and food event in Alberta! Enjoy a
delicious weekend of delectable cuisine from Calgary's most popular
restaurants, and a wide selection of local and international wines, premium
spirits, scotches, specialty liqueurs, and beer.
New
Festival features include different session times, a Saturday Afternoon
Tasting, and an App to help you sip and sample your way through the hall!
Tickets & info at www.rockymountainwine.com.
::TICKET GIVEAWAY::
Hey Calgary! We're giving away a 4-pack of tickets to the Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival. The lucky winner will be announced and contacted October 4, 2013.
Can’t wait? Check ‘em out on Facebook & Twitter (@RockyWineFood #RMWFF) below!
Apr 10, 2013
It's Wellness Wednesday! With summer approaching, it's time to start thinking about fresh summer salads. At my house, we make a salad with every meal, but I often forget that there's more to salad than tomato, lettuce and cucumbers. Most salads can absolutely be a main dish, particularly if they contain a protein element.
Below are some delicious ideas I simply cannot wait to test out!
7 Tasty Salads
Honey Mustard Pretzel Crusted Chicken Salad with Spicy Honey Mustard Dressing - Half Baked Harvest
Crispy Broccolini, Chickpea and Ricotta Salad - Turntable Kitchen
Carrot, Quinoa & Pistachio Salad - Healthy. Delicious.
Red Cabbage and Cranberry Apple Slaw - The Sweet Life
White Asparagus Arugula Spring Salad - Boulder Locavore
Egg and Veggie Salad - Girl Makes Food
Sprout + Crunch Radicchio Cups - The First Mess
So, which salad recipe will you be testing out first?
Nov 5, 2012
It's getting cooler outside and the Holiday baking ideas are all emergeing But first here's something for every season, make your taste buds and tummy extremely happy with my Nanny's Banana Bread! So after eating a slice with a cup of tea, I put this recipe up on Snapguide so everyone could experience the joy that come with of this delicious treat.
The Recipe
Oct 5, 2012
It's fall, it's Friday and for Canadians, it's thanksgiving this weekend (mmmm, turkey). So, with the holidays approaching and the fall harvest thriving, I thought this Fun Find Friday would be a great time to celebrate PUMPKINS! But with so many pumpkin ideas out there I felt I had to narrow the scope down to delicious pumpkin desserts. And don't worry, I'll cover pumpkin decor and savory pumpkin dishes later this month.
But for now, here are...
My Top Picks For Pumpkin Desserts
Aug 23, 2012
For the first time ever, the Vancouver Home + Design Show will be the site for one of the city’s hottest cooking competitions: the inaugural Savour Thursday Dessert Duel, happening Thursday, October 11 at 6pm on the Savour Your Life Cooking Stage.
Every Thursday in August, we’ll be profiling one of our three esteemed competitors. Today’s featured talent? Thomas Haas, famed chocolatier and the proprietor of Thomas Haas Fine Chocolates & Patisserie.
Aug 22, 2012
Recipe Below
In July Home and Garden Events asked Facebook fans to “like” a picture of sweet potato fries if they were fans of the amazing side dish. Over 100 people “liked” the picture; to me this ultimately showed a love and commitment to the sweet potato.
Sweet potatoes do have their health advantages:
- They are high in vitamin B6 & vitamin C
- They contain iron.
- They are a good source of magnesium (the ANTI-STRESS mineral)
- They are a good source of potassium
- Their rich orange colour indicates that they are high in carotenoids like beta carotene (good for anti-aging)
So, it is no wonder why these 3 recipes are being presented on Wellness Wednesday, enjoy!
Recipe>> Baked In.com
Recipe>> Loveveggiesandyoga
Recipe>> CookingClassy
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