Archive for June, 2006

Walter Scheib Key West Basted Shrimp with Fruit Salsa Recipe

June 13, 2006 | Posted as Celebrity Cooks, For the Grill, Seafood Recipe at 12:27 pm | Comments »

Former White House chef Walter Scheib takes us to Key West is this delicious rendition of tropical shrimp.  The warm fruit salsa is a perfect accompaniment & adds to the flavor of this Duvall Street favorite.  Enjoy.
Ingredients for Shrimp Baste:

1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
2 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoon dark rum
2 teaspoon lime zest
1/4 cup cilantro, [...]

Former White House Chef Spills the Beans on Clinton & Bush Families

June 13, 2006 | Posted as Celebrity Cooks, Tid Bits & News at 9:59 am | (1) Comment »

In a recent interview with ABC Nightline, former White House chef Walter Scheib spilled all sorts of beans about his former employers. 
For instance, President George W Bush was huge fan of peanut butter & honey sandwiches & that he once chocked on an Amish-made organic flour pretzel.
Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton’s vegetarianism caused many kitchen complications & the [...]

Weight Watchers Jerk Chicken Thighs with Mango Salsa Recipe

June 12, 2006 | Posted as For the Grill, Weight Watchers Recipe & Handy Info, Yummy Can't Say No Chicken Recipes at 12:50 pm | (4) Comments »

Just in time for your Father’s Day cookout, give your favorite dad the food he loves instead of the classic tie gift.  This Weight Watchers Jerk Chicken Thighs with Mango Salsa recipe is a melt-in-your-mouth chicken dish perfect for even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients:

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne [...]

Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay Outwits Pop Veteran Sir Cliff Richard

June 12, 2006 | Posted as Celebrity Cooks, Tid Bits & News at 9:00 am | (1) Comment »

This was too good to pass up, particularly with our recent Gordon Ramsay posts.  During a filming of celebrity chef Ramsay’s The F Word British cooking show, the host outwitted his guest to the latter’s chagrin.
British pop veteran Sir Cliff Richard was left red-faced & steam-eared when Ramsay tricked Richard into criticizing his own brand of wine.  The singer [...]

World Cup Whisky & Orange Ribs Recipe

June 9, 2006 | Posted as For the Grill, Ribs at 1:47 pm | Comments »

With the World Cup officially kicked off, let’s celebrate the best way we know how- Whisky & Orange Ribs recipe!  Enjoy these tasty, will-lick-your-fingers recipe & get back to the Ecuador vs Poland game!
Ingredients: 

2 pounds ribs
black pepper
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon whiskey
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

What’s Next:
Go ahead [...]