Detour alert! I went to one of the best gourmet grocery stores I’ve EVER been to. It’s called Kalustyan’s and it’s on Lex and 28th street in Manhattan. I can’t think of one thing that they didn’t have from spices to grains, to sauces - everything from all of the cuisines. It’s a chef’s dream. Come with me to discover Kalustyan’s!
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Get your Greek on with our game changing pasta salad! Hit save now and thank us later. Enjoy!
Greek Pasta Salad
1 container of Tzatziki (we used Cedar’s)
1tbsp honey
1 c white vinegar
1 c olive oil
3 cloves of garlic, grated or minced
1/2 bunch of cilantro, torn
1 box (lb) of pasta of your choice (we used elbows), cooked
2 English cucumbers, small diced
4 scallions, sliced thin
2 red, 2 orange, 2 yellow, baby peppers, small diced
1/2 red onion, small diced
1 can of chick peas, drained and rinsed
In a large bowl, let’s make the vinaigrette first. Add whole container of tzatziki, honey, vinegar, olive oil, garlic and cilantro to the bowl and whisk together until it thins out. Add pasta, cucumbers, scallions, peppers, onion and chick peas. Use a large spoon to combine and coat all ingredients with the vinaigrette. If there is time, let sit for a little while on the counter or in the fridge before serving.
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Here’s the deets on our Summer Soiree..
*Saturday, July 13, 2024
*Location: Beyond Organic Growers, Freehold
*Time: 6-9pm
*Price: $75 per person (all inclusive: food, bevs, live music & more)
Join us under the stars for an enchanting evening of glamour, gastronomy, and grooves at our Outdoor Chic Cocktail Party!
Nothing Too Fancy Just Some, Swanky Sips & Better Bites…
Wine & Dine w/ The Best in The Business...
Delectable Delights:
Savor gourmet bites from a curated selection of top local chefs and pop-up culinary hotspots.
Craft Cocktails:
Sip & indulge in artfully mixed beverages & crafted cocktails!
Live Entertainment that will delight, dazzle & get you moving and grooving!
Don't miss out on what promises to be the highlight of the summer!
Reserve tix: https://bit.ly/4aXJCHL
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Chef Covas joined New York Live host, Michelle Park to talk about Fall flavors and announce the all new SPAM Maple Flavored as well as the SPAM sweepstakes that is going on now. Get ready to submit your best recipes and stay tuned for ours (coming soon)!
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Yesterday over on IG and TikTok we showed you how to make your own fire roasted peppers and today we are using them to up our side dish game with Roasted Cauliflower over Fire Roasted Peppers (full video for cauliflower on IG/TikTok)! Enjoy!
Roasted Cauliflower over Fire Roasted Peppers
Ingredients:
2 Fire Roasted Peppers (check out our reel from yesterday for the “how-to”)
Head of Cauliflower broken into pieces and blanched in salted water
4 cloves of garlic sliced thin
1/4 c parmesan cheese
Approximately 2 tablespoons of Italian parsley finely chopped
Olive Oil
Salt & pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees convection bake. In a small to medium size baking dish, drizzle some olive oil. Layer roasted peppers on the bottom of the pan. Drizzle some additional olive oil, add salt & pepper, sprinkle 1/2 of the garlic, 1/2 of the parmesan cheese and 1/2 the parsley on top of the peppers. Add the blanched cauliflower on top. Sprinkle with remaining garlic, parmesan and parsley. Drizzle additional olive oil over the top. Bake in preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
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Hola Amigos! Here’s a sneak peek at our Easy Cheesy Mexican Dip to spice up your Labor Day Weekend! Whether you serve it at home or bring it to a friend’s house, it will be the star of the show! Full video over on IG and TikTok.
Easy Cheesy Mexican Skillet Dip
Ingredients:
1 can corn (rinsed)
1 can black beans (rinsed)
1 can rotel mild tomatoes (drained)
6 links of spicy Primo chorizo (diced)
1 c cream cheese (room temperature)
1/4 c shredded manchego cheese
1/2 onion minced
4 cloves of garlic minced
2 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar (or mexican blend)
1/2 bunch cilantro chopped fine
4 scallions chopped
1 tsp Trader Joe's Elote Seasoning
1 tsp Trader Joe’s Chili Lime Seasoning
Preheat oven to 350 degrees bake convection. Add all ingredients to bowl EXCEPT reserve 1/2 of the scallions and 1/2 of the shredded cheddar. Combine. Transfer dip mixture to a cast iron skillet (or other oven safe pan). Top with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake in oven until the top is golden and bubbly and dip is warmed through (check after 15-20 minutes). Garnish with remaining scallions. Get out some chips for dipping and enjoy!
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Are you a busy parent? We’ve got you covered! Let us help you with Dinner Recipes, Thirsty Thursday Cocktails and Kitchen Hacks! Give us a like and a follow on FB, IG and TikTok and we’re gonna hook you up!
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Tonight we’re making Lemon Garlic Salmon w/ homemade slaw on the side, all topped with some chimichurri sauce. It’s a light and easy Summer meal for a family of four! Check out the tutorial over on IG and TikTok!
Ingredients:
For salmon:
2 lbs salmon
½ stick butter
1 lemon
12 cloves garlic sliced thin
1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
1 shallot sliced thin
For slaw:
¼ cup mayo
¼ cup White vinegar
Bunch of cilantro
1 carrot shredded
1 cup red cabbage
¼ red onion
1 bell pepper thinly sliced
For chimichurri:
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
2 tbsp chopped parsley
2 tbsp of scallions chopped
1/4 c red wine vinegar
1/2 c olive oil
Salt and pepper
For salmon:
In a bowl juice lemon, add garlic, shallot and lemon pepper. Combine.
Put slices of butter on a sheet pan, put salmon on top, add marinade on top then top with additional butter, splash of olive oil and salt.
Fold up aluminum foil and cook on grill or in oven for 12 minutes or until salmon is cooked.
For slaw:
Whisk mayo, white vinegar, bunch of cilantro, salt & pepper in a bowl. Fold in red cabbage, carrot, red onion, peppers. Mix to combine
Serve salmon over cabbage.
For chimichurri:
Whisk together all ingredients. Add more red wine vinegar and/or olive oil to taste as needed. Spoon over salmon.
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