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July Fourth Recipe: Pesto Pasta Salad

Published July 4, 2011 | By Stuart

This recipe was one of the favorites from my days at Mars Hill Cafe. It is almost too simple to make. In essence it is just pasta tossed in pesto mayo. You can easily alter to fit your own tastes like adding sun dried tomatoes or perhaps a little Italian olive salad. Heck, you can even add both; I won’t judge you. Listed below is the base recipe. Don’t hesitate to freestyle. Check this out:

: Pesto Pasta Salad

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup fresh pesto
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 pound penne pasta

In a large bowl mix together the mayo, pesto and most of the cheese reserving a pinch or two for garnish.
Cook the pasta to al dente and shock in an ice bath then drain.
Add the pasta to the bowl and toss to coat. Best if refrigerated for at least an hour.

Preparation time: 15 minute(s)

Cooking time: 15 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 8

Posted in Pasta & Rice, RECIPES, Salads, Sides | Tagged 4th, fourth, july, labor day, mars hill cafe, Memorial Day, pasta salad, pasta salad recipe, recipe | Leave a comment

July Fourth Recipe From Nicky Morse, the Racing Chef

Published June 30, 2011 | By Stuart

Known throughout the country as “The Racing Chef,” Nicky Morse has thrilled millions on his acclaimed cooking show on SPEED Network. Having roamed the country cooking for and with drag racers, NASCAR icons and fans alike Chef Nicky gave me the recipe for his luxurious Chili Corn which is perfect for your Fourth of July celebrations.Ingredients:

5 Ears Corn
¼ cup Mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice (Fresh Squeezed)
1.5 Ounces Romano Cheese (Grated)
2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
To Taste Salt
To Taste Pepper (Fresh Ground)

Procedure:

Cook the ears of corn. Some people like to boil their corn, and some like to cook it on the grill in the husk. You choose the way that you like it best. They both will work.
Mix the mayonnaise and lime juice together; brush it on the corn.
Mix the cheese and chili powder together; sprinkle it evenly on the corn.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Enjoy!

Posted in RECIPES, Sides | Tagged 4th, chili corn, chili-lime corn, Cinco de Mayo, fourth, fourth of july, july, july 4th, nicky morse, recipe, texas motor speedway, the racing chef | Leave a comment

July Fourth Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake

Published June 13, 2011 | By Stuart

Recently I dropped by the set of Studio 10 to show the gang my take on this 4th of July favorite. Be sure to stick around until the 4:35 mark for a little television history. Check it out:

: Strawberry Shortcake – Stuart-style

INGREDIENTS FOR STRAWBERRY SCONES:

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
5 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
½ cup finely diced strawberries

INGREDIENTS FOR STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE:

4 Strawberry Scones
1 cup strawberry crème cheese
Whipped cream
1 cup fresh Driscoll Strawberries
2 TBL sugar

STEPS FOR STRAWBERRY SCONES:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter. Mix the egg, strawberries and milk in a small bowl, and stir into flour mixture until moistened.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly. Roll dough out into a 1/2 inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

STEPS FOR STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE:

Toss strawberries with sugar and set aside.
In a bowl mix the cream cheese with a quarter cup of whipped cream (milk will do in a pinch).
Split a scone in half, spoon in some of the cream cheese mixture, spoon on some fresh strawberries and set the top of the scone to the side.
Top with whipped cream to taste.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 20 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 6

Posted in Baked Goods, Breakfast, Desserts, RECIPES | Tagged 4th, fourth, july, July Fourth, June 14th, National Strawberry Shortcake Day, recipe, Strawberry Shortcake, studio 10 | 1 Comment

Memorial Day Grill: Gourmet Burgers

Published May 21, 2010 | By Stuart

Memorial Day Grill is a series of video recipes to inspire you this grilling season.

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Stuart is a celebrity chef, food activist and award-winning food writer. He penned the cookbooks Third Coast Cuisine: Recipes of the Gulf of Mexico, No Sides Needed: 34 Recipes To Simplify Life and Amigeauxs - Mexican/Creole Fusion Cuisine. He hosts two Internet cooking shows "Everyday Gourmet" and "Little Grill Big Flavor." His recipes have been featured in Current, Lagniappe, Southern Tailgater, The Kitchen Hotline and on the Cooking Channel.

Stuart’s Honors & Awards

2015 1st Place Luck of the Irish Cook-off
2015 4th Place Downtown Cajun Cook-off
2015 2nd Place Fins' Wings & Chili Cook-off
2014 2015 4th Place LA Gumbo Cook-off
2012 Taste Award nominee for best chef (web)
2012 Finalist in the Safeway Next Chef Contest
2011 Taste Award Nominee for Little Grill Big Flavor
2011, 12 Member: Council of Media Tastemakers
2011 Judge: 29th Chef's of the Coast Cook-off
2011 Judge: Dauphin Island Wing Cook-off
2011 Cooking Channel Perfect 3 Recipe Finalist
2011 Judge: Dauphin Island Gumbo Cook-off
2011 Culinary Hall of Fame Member
2010 Tasty Awards Judge
2010 Judge: Bayou La Batre Gumbo Cook-off
2010 Gourmand World Cookbook Award Nominee
2010 Chef2Chef Top 10 Best Food Blogs
2010 Denay's Top 10 Best Food Blogs
2009 2nd Place Bay Area Food Bank Chef Challenge
2008 Tava: Discovery Contest Runner-up

July Fourth Recipe: Pesto Pasta Salad

July Fourth Recipe From Nicky Morse, the Racing Chef

July Fourth Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake

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