Pulled Pork with Sweet Corn ChowChow

Whether you're lighting up the grill or cooking indoors, Dandy's Sweet Corn is the perfect ingredient for the holiday weekend. PULLED PORK WITH SWEET CORN CHOWCHOW Recipe by Chef Todd Fisher Ingredients Pulled Pork 3 lbs. pork shoulder2 springs thyme1 tbsp smoked paprika1 tbsp chili powder1/2 tsp cayenne pepper1 tsp ground fennel1 tsp ground black … Continue reading Pulled Pork with Sweet Corn ChowChow

Chef Adrianne Calvo’s Roasted Tomato + Crispy Cilantro Pico De Gallo

Miami Chef, Adrianne Calvo, uses umami to revamp the upcoming Grilling Season Nothing enhances the beauty of the outdoors during spring and summer and captures the culinary essence of these seasons like a freshly grilled cut of meat, chicken or pork. With the time for backyard barbecues, beach cookouts and lakeside picnics fast approaching, award-winning, … Continue reading Chef Adrianne Calvo’s Roasted Tomato + Crispy Cilantro Pico De Gallo

boneless ham with brown sugar pineapple glaze

A simple and delicious Boneless Ham centerpiece, plus a bonus side dish recipe, Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce It's that wonderful time of year again and coloring eggs for Easter baskets and creating festive games for the egg hunt adds more joy to the occasion. As we prepare for Easter Sunday and add sweets to the … Continue reading boneless ham with brown sugar pineapple glaze

Chef Adrianne’s Ghost Pepper Candied Almond Bacon

Are you busy prepping your Friday night menu? If you're a bacon lover this recipe is for you!  This addictive snack is sweet and spicy, salty and crunchy and satisfies all the cravings.  Pair with a Cinco de Mayo cocktails and enjoy! About Chef Adrianne Calvo Adrianne Calvo is the Executive Chef and owner of Chef … Continue reading Chef Adrianne’s Ghost Pepper Candied Almond Bacon

strawberry stuffed pork loin with sweet strawberry mashed potatoes

The contrast of ripe strawberry and savory pork loin creates the unlikely perfect pairing. Whether you're throwing a backyard bash or penning your Sunday dinner menu, this dynamic duo works for either occasion. The dazzling flavor combinations of fresh thyme, toasted pine nuts, strawberries, goat cheese and pork make this main dish a top contender … Continue reading strawberry stuffed pork loin with sweet strawberry mashed potatoes

Grazing Boards keep brunch guests happy this holiday season

Versatile holiday entertaining features the younger, cooler sibling of the Charcuterie Board Avocado toast fatigue is real. And so is the calendar squeeze for entertaining options during the holidays — not every event can fit into the evening. Enter the new trend for holiday entertaining — grazing boards. Versatile enough to cover breakfast, brunch or … Continue reading Grazing Boards keep brunch guests happy this holiday season

Pairing of the Week: Spicy Sapporo Chili and a refreshing Summer Shandy

It's been a long, hot summer already this year and one pot meals are the way to go to keep the kitchen cool. Drop it in the crock pot and leave it. This dish can be made as mild or spicy as you like, twist, tweak it and make it your own.

Cucumber Rolls with Ham and Cheese

Ahhh. Spring. My mind immediately wanders to backyard barbecues, garden parties and outdoor festivities. In reality, spring in the northwest is a combustible combination of all four seasons, often happening at the same time. Even though Mother Nature isn't going to cooperate and bring us warm weather right away, we are throwing a garden party. … Continue reading Cucumber Rolls with Ham and Cheese

Wicked Delicious Trio; Pears, Pork Loin and Bacon

September gave one last shout to the Pacific Northwest with high winds, torrential downpours and finally flew away entirely with a tornado.  Yes, for real. It was small, with winds whipping at 110 mph, it was on the ground for five minutes and it's path length was one mile.  Goodbye September. I have always seen … Continue reading Wicked Delicious Trio; Pears, Pork Loin and Bacon