Author: mrockwood

Recipes

Apple Cole Slaw

Ingredients: 3 C Distilled White Vinegar 3 C Granulated Sugar ¾ C Kosher Salt 2 t White Pepper 3 C Apple Juice 2 C Water 2 QT Julianne Carrots 1 ½ C apple slices 8 QT Julianne Green Cabbage 4 C Mayo Substitute the Apple for Pear, quince or any other similar fruit. This is all about bringing cole slaw up a level. Cooking Method: Combine and bring to a boil, Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Apple juice and water Pour the Boiling mixture over the carrot, apples, and cabbage Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes Strain and reserve one cup of liquid Return that one cup of liquid back to the vegetables Add the mayo Yields: 1 ¼ Gallons

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May 2020

Each month, I want to provide three products from my professional career that I think universally will upscale any hospitality event, home, restaurant or catering. These products are dependable and things I personally have used. American Metalcraft Moscow Mules, 16 oz in hammered black brass color is perfect for the outdoor farm to table look. Whether sitting by the fire pit with friends or family, or outside your favorite city restaurant, these mule mugs are a great option. The benefit of these durable mugs is that it comes in a color other than copper. These are stainless on the inside and come in a hammered or flat finish. These are a must have for any home or business if you’re serious […]

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Recipes

Flatbread Dough

Ingredients: 1 ¼ cup Warm Water (110 °F) 2 ¼ t fast acting instant Yeast 1 T Granulated Sugar 1 ¼ c Whole Wheat Flour 1 ¼ c All Purpose Flour 2 T olive Oil 1 t Kosher Salt Usually, I par bake my dough for 5-7 minutes before adding sauce and toppings. This helps ensure a crispy bottom. Cooking Method: Heat oven to 375 degrees, flatbreads usually cook between 10-12 minutes Combine water, yeast and sugar in a bowl Let stand for ten minutes Combine the remainder of the ingredients with the yeast mixture and let rest another ten minutes Divide the dough into four (145g balls) and roll out using a rolling pin

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Teriyaki Honey Sweet Wing Sauce

Ingredients: 1 Gallon Teriyaki sauce 1 lb Brown sugar 10 lb Honey 3 oz water 3 oz cornstarch I like to toast some Wasabi Sesame Seeds to finish the wings, this provides a nice color contrast and provides an additional flavor element. Cooking Method: Bring the Teriyaki, sugar and honey to a boil Mix the water and cornstarch in a separate bowl to make a slurry When the mixture boils whisk in the slurry Whisk until the mixture returns to the boil Allow to cool, fill in QT containers Yields: 5 QT’s

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Spicy Meatloaf

Ingredients: 16 oz ground turkey 16 oz ground beef 2 eggs 1/4 c Worcestershire sauce 2T ketchup 2T honey mustard 1/2 c Panko bread crumb 1/2 c Italian bread crumb 2 t cayenne pepper 1T Sriracha 1 small onion A variation to contrast the spice, I hollow out the middle and place Blue Cheese Crumbles, before covering with more of the mixture. When it cooks, the middle becomes runny and a nice contrast to the spice, and provides an additional sauce. -MR Cooking method: Preheat oven to 325°F and line a bread pan with plastic wrap Brunoise the small onion and sauté over medium heat until translucent. In a large bowl combine all ingredients Place the mixture in the bread […]

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