A Chef‘s Notes: Key Takeaways from the BBQ Trail

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A Chef‘s Notes: Key Takeaways from the BBQ Trail

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May 26, 2021

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Chef Einav Gefen shares her experiences from the barbecue stops in Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, and the Carolinas.

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May 26, 2021

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Kale and Cannellini Bean Salad, with Pecorino Crisps and Creamy White Bean Dressing: With its earthy flavor, robust texture, and stellar nutritional accolades, it’s been hard to miss kale’s ascension to stardom. This kale salad with white beans, fennel, edamame, and a parmesan crisp is sure to please. In place of less healthful ingredien... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Kreuz Market BBQ in Lockhart, Texas: Roy Perez has worked in the barbecue pits at Kreuz Market in Lockhart, Texas for over 34 years. In 1987 Roy Perez left his home building career and started smoking sausages for 4th generation Kreuz owner Rick Schmidt. Over the years, Roy’s mastery of Kre... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Navy Bean Falafel Mediterranean Bowl: Chef Barbara Alexander demonstrates how to make a Navy Bean Falafel Mediterranean Bowl at The Culinary Institute of America. To make the falafel, she pulses together navy beans, an egg, garlic, and spices and sautés them until crispy. These are served in... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Pinto Bean Quesadilla with Salsa Verde: Quesadillas are a meal that kids are guaranteed to love. This simple-to-make quesadilla mixes pinto beans with Monterey Jack cheese and salsa verde, for a healthy and flavorful favorite with a twist. Pairing beans with the whole grains in this tortilla m... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Blood Orange, Bean and Endive Salad with Torn Croutons: You will love the combination of sweet and tangy oranges, hearty beans, crunchy endive and fennel, and peppery arugula in this wonderful winter salad. Chef Toni Sakaguchi at The Culinary Institute of America uses a colorful blend of kidney beans, white b... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Vegan Creamy White Bean "Alfredo" Pasta with Peas, Lemon and Rosemary Walnuts: This delicious vegan version of creamy alfredo sauce uses white beans in place of heavy cream. Swapping out heavy cream with white beans in this plant-based alfredo sauce cuts down on saturated fat and cholesterol, and also gives this pasta a tasty prote... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Cauli-Bean Bolognese with Zucchini Noodles: Looking for classic comfort food with a healthy plant-forward twist? This Cauliflower and Bean Bolognese with Zucchini Noodles swaps out the saturated fat in ground beef with richly flavored beans and cauliflower. We promise you won’t miss the meat! The ... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Fish Taco and Pinto Bean Bowl: Chef Barbara Alexander presents a creative twist on a fish taco with this Fish Taco and Pinto Bean Bowl at The Culinary Institute of America. This hearty bowl includes all of the delicious flavors in a fish taco, including charred corn and tomatoes, cumi... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Black Bean Baby Cakes with Mocha Black Bean Aquafaba Frosting: Looking for a decadent dessert with a healthy plant-forward twist? Chef Toni Sakaguchi at The Culinary Institute of America adds black beans to these chocolate baby cakes for a rich and fudgy texture. She tops the cakes with mocha aquafaba frosting made ... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Blue Cheese, Crispy Onion, BBQ Kidney Bean Blended Burger: Watch Chef Toni Sakaguchi at The Culinary Institute of America show you how to make this mouthwatering Blue Cheese, Onion Ring, BBQ Kidney Bean Blended Burger. She blends kidney beans into the burgers to give them a perfectly juicy texture! Swapping some... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Protein Pancakes with Banana, Coconut, and White Beans: Bursting with flavor, fiber and protein, these Banana Coconut and White Bean Pancakes are a healthy way to start the day. Chef Toni Sakaguchi at The Culinary Institute of America uses white beans, which are a good source of plant-based protein, and excel... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Green Chili Smash Black Bean Beef Burger: Watch Chef Toni Sakaguchi at The Culinary Institute of America make these delicious Green Chile Smash Black Bean Beef Burgers. Not only does swapping some of the beef with beans reduce the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol, the beans add fiber and ... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Avocado Toast with Herby Bean Salad and Roasted Tomatoes: Delicious, healthy and easy-to-make, avocado toast is a trend with staying power. Today we’re elevating your everyday avocado toast, topping it with a fresh herb-infused bean salad, roasted tomatoes and feta cheese. This beautiful, delicious and healthy ... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Protein Bites with Chocolate, Black Beans and Coconut: Need a post-workout pick-me-up? These tasty, high-protein energy bites are deliciously flavored with coconut, nut butter, and beans. These high-protein energy bites are as irresistible as they are healthy and convenient. And they’re kid-friendly too! Get... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Valentina's Tex-Mex BBQ: Valentina’s Tex-Mex BBQ in Austin, Texas is known for their creative blending of traditional BBQ and "Tejano" cooking. Favorite menu items include Valentina's famous brisket tacos, the Real Deal Holyfield: huevos rancheros topped with a slice of smoked b... by The Culinary Institute of America
8 min listen
North Carolina BBQ at Skylight Inn: The Jones family has been in the North Carolina barbecue business for over 200 years. At the Skylight Inn in Ayden, North Carolina, current owner and James Beard Award-winning pitmaster Sam Jones smokes whole hogs over North Carolina oak using the same w... by The Culinary Institute of America
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la Barbecue in Austin, Texas: LeAnn Mueller and Alison Clem are partners and co-owners of la Barbecue in East Austin, Texas. LeAnn is the granddaughter of Texas BBQ legend Louie Mueller, and daughter of James Beard Award-winning pitmaster Bobby Mueller, LeAnn and her wife and busines... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Chicken, Pinto Bean, and Chorizo Pot Pie with Cheddar Scallion Biscuits: This hearty Chicken, Pinto Bean, and Chorizo Pot Pie with Cheddar Scallion Biscuits is quintessential American comfort food. This recipe combines chicken, chorizo, pinto beans, carrots, and leeks and then tops it off with Cheddar Scallion Biscuits. Chef ... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Spicy Middle Eastern Lamb and Kidney Bean Meatballs: Meatballs are a classic comfort food with countless variations from all over the world. Chef Toni Sakaguchi at The Culinary Institute of America shows you how to make these Spicy Middle Eastern Lamb and Kidney Bean Meatballs with Salted Yogurt and Medite... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Whole Roasted Kohlrabi with Seared Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, and Lemon Za’atar Dressing: Looking for plant-based BBQ recipes? Here’s a bold, flavor-packed recipe for fire-roasted kohlrabi served with a salad of tomatoes and feta cheese and drizzled with a tangy lemon za’atar dressing. Einav Gefen, corporate executive chef at Unilever Food So... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Memphis-style BBQ ribs at Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous: Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous is the birthplace of Memphis-style dry-rubbed ribs. The Rendezvous has been serving Charlie’s high-heat, charcoal-grilled pork ribs since 1948. Since then the Rendezvous has risen to must-visit status among BBQ professionals, t... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Smoky Honey Citrus Chicken Wings: Wings are a winning item on a menu, and the trick is to make them stand out. These Smoky Honey Citrus Chicken Wings have a delicious smoky-sweet flavor that shines with a subtle citrus tang. Einav Gefen, corporate executive chef at Unilever Food Solution... by The Culinary Institute of America
2 min listen
Vegetarian Tortilla Soup with Red Beans and Quinoa: With red beans and quinoa, this vegetarian version of tortilla soup is just as flavorful, hearty, and protein-packed as its traditional chicken counterpart. Red beans are the hearty powerhouses in this vegetarian soup. Chef Toni Sakaguchi at The Culinary... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Loro Asian Smokehouse with Tyson Cole and Aaron Franklin: Loro is an “Asian smokehouse” restaurant created by Austin chef Tyson Cole and pitmaster Aaron Franklin. Loro infuses traditional Texas BBQ with Asian flavors. The casual, indoor-outdoor restaurant is incredibly popular with locals who line up for bold, ... by The Culinary Institute of America
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A Chef's Notes: Key Takeaways from the BBQ Trail: Chef Einav Gefen shares her experiences from the barbecue stops in Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, and the Carolinas. Get BBQ recipes and watch the full series here! by The Culinary Institute of America
10 min listen
Mexican Style Grilled Corn on the Cob: Elotes: This dish offers a twist on traditional corn-on-the-cob. This quick and easy-to-make recipe captures the sweet and smoky flavors of flame-grilled corn-on-the-cob, known in Mexico as “Elotes”. Einav Gefen, corporate executive chef at Unilever Food Solutio... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Snow’s BBQ with Kerry Bexley and Tootsie Tomanetz: Kerry Bexley is the owner of Snow’s BBQ located in the tiny town of Lexington, Texas. Since Texas Monthly magazine rated Snow’s BBQ the “#1 BBQ in Texas”, BBQ aficionados drive for miles to line up before dawn for a taste of Snow’s juicy pork spare-ribs,... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Smoky Medjol Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Pistachios and Citrus: These sweet and smoky medjool dates stuffed with goat cheese, pistachios, garlic and citrus are sure to be a winner with your guests. This delicious plant-forward recipe can be served as an appetizer, a shared small plate, or as a passed hors’d'oeuvre. T... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Grilled Peach Slaw with Aleppo Spiced Almonds and Smoked Peach Vinaigrette: Freshen up your BBQ menu with this recipe for grilled peach and napa cabbage slaw, dressed with a subtly spiced Aleppo pepper, almond and peach vinaigrette. The Smoked Peach Vinaigrette is made from real peach puree and has a delicious full flavor. Delic... by The Culinary Institute of America
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Watermelon and Avocado Mosaic with Dungeness Crab Salad: This Watermelon and Avocado Mosaic with Dungeness Crab Salad dish is as beautiful as it is delicious. Watch as Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make a “tile” of cubed avocado, and red and yellow watermelon. Rec... by The Culinary Institute of America
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A Chef‘s Notes: Key Takeaways from the BBQ Trail

A Chef‘s Notes: Key Takeaways from the BBQ Trail

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