Avocado was the secret ingredient at The Iron Fork Chef Competition, and Chef Scott Romano's Scotch Egg was the judge's favorite.
Chef Kent Rathbun of Abacus worked the microphone while Scott Romano of Charlie Palmer and Gilbert Garza of Suze worked up dishes using California avocados in the competition.
See the article and video of the competition in the Dallas Observer here and see pictures from the event here…
Chef Scotty’s
CRAWFISH & SHRIMP ETOUFFEE
INGREDIENTS
1 lb. cleaned crawfish tails, commercial kind
1 lb. shrimp (pleaded & deveined w/o tail)
crawfish fat and water to make 3/4 cup
1 heaping tablespoon tomato paste
1 stick margarine or butter
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 heaping teaspoon all purpose flour
1 tablespoon parsley
1 teaspoon salt
2 very thin slices lemon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon green onion
METHODE
Use a saucepan with a tight fitting lid to etouffee, (French for smother). Season crawfish tails with salt and pepper, set aside. Melt butter, add onion, cook over medium heat until tender. Stir in the flour, blend well. Add water, crawfish fat, lemon, tomato and garlic. Cook slowly, about 20 minutes, and add a little more water occasionally.
When sauce is done, add the shrimp and the crawfish tails, cover with lid. Cook 8 minutes. Season again, to taste. Add green onion and parsley, cook 2 minutes longer.
Serve on steamed rice. With bay leaves and white pepper.
Serves: 4 . . . or one four times! You be the judge!
COOKING TIP:
Commercial crawfish are pasteurized and practically cooked. If you are using live crawfish, wash, then scald in boiling water. Clean them, picking off the shells, leaving tails whole. Save crawfish fat.
When tails and fat from live crawfish are added to cooked mixture, it should be cooked 10 or 15 minutes longer.
ASKO Appliances introduces the outdoor chef’s perfect companion to their outdoor kitchen, making cleaning a breeze.
(Dallas, TX) ASKO Appliances Inc., the global manufacturer of ecologically friendly dishwashers and laundry products proudly announce the addition of the D5954 Outdoor dishwasher. This new model is specifically designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the outdoor with advanced testing and special attention to the internal components. It is packed with the quality features that have made ASKO the dishwasher of choice for designers, architects and consumers for over 23 years in North America.
“ASKO is proud to bring yet another industry first to the North America marketplace with this unique outdoor cleaning product,” said Steve Piro, President of ASKO Appliances, Inc. “We pride ourselves on listening to our customers, and one thing we heard was they wished they could have a dishwasher outside. We developed this outdoor dishwasher with our customers in mind and are excited to be the ones to introduce this product.”
The ASKO D5954 Outdoor dishwasher is the perfect complement for any outdoor entertainer’s kitchen .
Click here for more details and to see the entire press release.
Create the kitchen of your dreams and integrate your U-Line product with your cabinetry.
U-Line provides a very simple and easy way to create that fully integrated look, allowing you to seamlessly blend your refrigerator, ice maker or Wine Captain into the surrounding cabinetry.
Overlays Made Easy…All 2000 Series models accept a 3/4” overlay panel.
For more details on overlays, click here.
Here is the video from ABC's World News with Diane Sawyer report on Viking Range Corporation in Greenwood, Missississippi.
The text of the article in the Made in America series is here!
ABC's World News with Diane Sawyer is airing a “Made in America” series this week as part of their nightly broadcast.
The series focuses on the importance of buying American-made products and the jobs that are created by doing so.
As part of that series, ABC World News visited Greenwood last week to film a segment on Viking. The Viking segment is supposed to air tonight during the news program’s 5:30pm CST/6:30pm EST broadcast.
Another aspect of the series is showing a family home that has been cleared of all products not made in America and then replenished with products that are. Viking provided a 36”W. electric cooktop, 30”W. electric oven, 36”W. hood and a dishwasher.
Tune in to ABC at 5:30pm CST/6:30pm EST and let us know what you think about the segment!
The ASKO ECO washer (W6884 ECO) uses the hot water that is already available in your home, rather than heating all water used in the washer.
The ECO features two water inlet connections instead of just one: one for hot and one for cold water, saving up to 60% of the machine's electrical energy consumption.
An Update on Texas Appliance Mail-In Rebate Program:
ENERGY STAR rated dishwashers and refrigeration (including ASKO and Viking) purchased on or after December 20, 2010 qualify, and the funds are distributed on a first come, first served basis.
The following information comes from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts:
If you’ve considered participating…
Funds are still available for the Texas Appliance Mail-In Rebate Program. We’ve already approved over $12 million in rebates and funds are limited, so act soon!
Funding for the program is available to Texas residential consumers on a first-received, first-issued basis according to the application’s postmark date until funds are depleted.
- You can check available rebate funds to see daily updates on the estimated rebate funds remaining. As funds near depletion, we will issue a notice of closure on our website.
- Review the Rebate Eligibility Program Rules and search eligible appliance models before you purchase and install an appliance.
- To be eligible for a rebate, program rules require that you remove and properly dispose of your old appliance. In doing so, you have one of two options to choose from: Recycling or Disposal
NOTE: If you do NOT have an existing appliance to recycle/dispose of, OR if you keep, gift, donate or sell your old appliance, you will NOT be eligible for an appliance or recycling rebate.
- Completely fill out an Official Rebate Application Form (PDF, 116KB), including the “Disposal/Recycling Information,” and submit according to program rules.
If you’ve already mailed in an application…
- It may take up to eight weeks to review and approve your application. You can check your rebate status online or call toll-free (855) 556-1312.
- Double check your application form to make sure it was filled out completely and accurately. An incomplete application form is the most common error; you may have overlooked something as simple as selecting the check box for “Option One: Disposal” vs “Option Two: Recycled.” You may resubmit missing information to ensure your application is processed. Please write your Rebate ID number on all resubmitted forms and supporting documentation. Check your rebate status online or contact customer service to retrieve your Rebate ID number.
NOTE: If you do NOT select an option under the “Disposal/Recycling Information” section, then “Option One: Disposal” will automatically be selected for you and you will NOT qualify for the additional $75 bonus recycling rebate.
For other program questions, please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), contact customer service or call toll-free (855) 556-1312.
In this month’s issue, Texas Monthly features Dean Fearing, creator of Fearing’s Restaurant in Dallas, Texas.
Besides his passion for food, Dean talks about one his other passions- for boots!
Read the Texas Monthly article here
The creator of Fearing’s Restaurant and its “Elevated American Cuisine – Bold Flavors, No Borders,” chef/partner Dean Fearing has developed one of the hottest dining concepts in the country. Named “Restaurant of the Year” and “Table of the Year” by Esquire Magazine in 2007 and No. 1 in Hotel Dining in the U.S. by Zagat in 2009, Fearing’s has received accolades from The New York Times, Newsweek, Food and Wine, Texas Monthly, and Modern Luxury, among others. Chef Fearing was presented with the April 2009 Silver Spoon Award for sterling performance by Food Arts, and he has also received a James Beard Foundation nomination for Best New Restaurant. His new restaurant has created an ongoing buzz with its distinct dining venues, acclaimed farm-to-market seasonal menu, and personal presence of Fearing himself.
Interior Design Magazine awarded U-Line's 2175RCG Glass Door Refrigerator 'Best of Year' in the Kitchen Appliances category:
Best of Year Product Design honorees were selected by interior designers and architects via an online vote, and category winners were determined by a jury of leading architects and designers.
The U-Line 2175RCG not only looks great but is also leading the undercounter glass door refrigeration market in energy efficiency. The 2175RCG is ENERGY STAR® qualified.
Over 800 people from the design community gathered at the IAC Building in NYC, designed by Frank Gehry, to celebrate the best projects and products of 2010. Kevin Kinch, U-Line's Industrial Design and Product Manager, proudly accepted this award on U-Line's behalf.
See the entire Press Release here.
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