Posts categorized 'Recipes'
Hatch Cooking Classes: Houston
Hello Everyone!
We are surely in the Dog Days of Summer! And with that comes the one thing that we wait for all year - HATCH PEPPERS!
Besides roasing about a ton of them over the next two weeks, we have some great classes using peppers in everything from appetizers to dessert.
Most of the classes over the next couple of weeks are still open for registration. Look for the Quick Fire Challenge between our Executive Chef Curtis Cooke and Hugo Ortega, Executive Chef of that HOT restaurant Hugo's. You'll be able to sample 6 dishes from these two wonderful chefs!! 
(That's him in the photo.)
The night before, August 26, stop by for an evening in New Mexico, where you'll be able to sample food from six stations along with the wine and beer of New Mexico.
The cost for this event is only $35 per person, and I guarantee you'll leave full and with a new appreciation of the food from our neighbor.
Please log onto our online Cooking School Booking Service to link to the Houston Schedule.
There are many other great classes so make sure you sign up early or you will miss your chance. September classes on sushi to tailgating to couples cooking are also up for reservations now, too.
Remember if you have a gift card, gift certificat or completed Chef's Club Card, call us for assiatance to make your reservation.
We can be reached at 713-993-9860 - The Houston Central Market Cooking School Team
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Shoot 'em up – Lobster Shooters, that is
Want a new recipe to get you through the heat of summer, or a new idea to spice up the weekend? Look no further than the dynamic duo of our CM Cooks team and Kent Rathbun's Elements Curry Sauces. Having created some of the nation’s most talked-about restaurant concepts, James Beard-nominated chef and Iron Chef America winner chef Kent Rathbun brings his signature blend of flavors into your home with Kent Rathbun Elements. For our GO COASTAL seafood event, we wanted to bring you a recipe that would combine the heat and spice of Kent's curry spices with the cool freshness of seafood. Kent's famous Lobster Shooters recipe fits the bill!
FOR THE FILLING
2 ounces sesame oil
2 tablespoons garlic cloves, peeled & minced
2 tablespoons shallots, peeled & minced
2 tablespoons lemongrass, minced
2 tablespoons ginger, peeled & minced
1 pound lobster meat (cooked), ground or chopped fine
1⁄4 cup tamari soy sauce
2 tablespoons sambal chili sauce
1⁄4 cup scallions, chopped fine
2 tablespoons mint leaves, chopped fine
2 tablespoons Thai basil leaves, chopped fine
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped fine
FOR THE DUMPLINGS
32 pieces dumplings wrappers, cut 2 inches by 2 inches
2 each eggs, whipped
1 cup corn starch
2 cups peanut oil
INSTRUCTION FOR THE FILLING & FRYING
1. In a medium sauté pan, sauté in sesame oil the garlic, shallots, lemongrass and ginger until slightly browned.
2. Add the lobster meat, soy sauce, sambal, and continue cooking for about one minute. Remove from heat and transfer to mixing bowl and cool.
3. After mixture is cool add the scallions, mint, basil and cilantro. Mix until incorporated.
FOR THE DUMPLINGS
1. Lay out dumpling wrappers evenly on a flat surface, then brush a thin layer of egg on each wrapper.
2. Place a small amount of the mixture in the center of the wrapper.
3. Then fold the edges of the wrappers up around the mixture and squeeze the edges to seal the dumpling.
4. Spread the corn starch on a cookie sheet and lay dumplings on the corn starch (this helps to keep them dry and crunchy)
5. Deep fry dumplings in 350 degree peanut oil until golden brown.
6. Serve with red curry coconut sauce in sake cup.
If you need a wine to pair with this delicious recipe, pick up a bottle of Rock Lobster Zinfandel or Nobilis Vinho Verde, both on special for our GO COASTAL event, July 28th through August 3rd. At Central Market, you can also get $1.00 off both of Kent Rathbun's Curry Sauces – Yellow Curry or Red Curry – with an in-store coupon at our CM Cooks station. We'll see you then!
Recipe: Mixed Berry Salad
Mixed Berry Salad
Celebrate summer's bounty with this delicious salad--low in calories and sky high in antioxidants!
Ingredients:
- 1 TBSP lime juice
- 2 TBSP fresh mint leaves, torn
- 1 CUP cantaloupe, cubed (buy it pre-cut in Produce if you'd like!)
- 6 strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/2 CUP each: black-, rasp-, and blueberries
- 2 TBSP lowfat lemon yogurt
Whisk yogurt, lime juice, and mint together in a medium BOWL. Add the fruit and toss to combine. Enjoy!
TIP: A touch of brown sugar or some slivered almonds would make a nice mix-in!
Kabobs are Calling-Build-a-Bob Recipe Book Now In Stores!
Starting this weekend in stores- for a limited time, get Central Market's collectible guide to Skewed Food! The Build-a-Bob Recipe book is available for free to inspire you to cook the old-fashioned way: on a skewer.
Crawfish Pasta Recipe
So Many Crawfish, so Little Time...
Chef Christina of the CM North Lamar Cooking School wowed the crowd at the Belterra event last weekend with her Crawfish Pasta recipe. We pass it on here, for you all to enjoy!
Crawfish Pasta (Serves 4)
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil on medium high heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent. Add the celery and bell peppers. Cook for two minutes and add garlic. Cook for another minute.
- Add the crawfish tails and cook until warmed through. Add the cooked spaghetti and parsley.
- Add the half and half and stir to incorporate.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with a sprinkling of Parmigiana Reggiano.
Make sure to stop by CM North Lamar for fresh, live crawfish and all the fixin's for this delightful dish!
"I" Olive Oils and lunch with Daniele Salvagno
We were going to write about all the fun we had with Daniele Salvagno from Redoro in Italy and his new line of "I" olive oils at North Lamar this past week, but@tastytouring did such a great job, we wanted to share the recap!
There's even an excellent recipe for Sicilian Orange, Red Onion and Fennel Salad that would be great to make as we continue to celebrate Citrus Fest this weekend!
@tastytouring shot this gorgeous photo of with shrimp!
