Chef Tips with Jason Hill
Chef Tips with Jason Hill
Grilled artichokes are an amazing appetizer, and this version is sure to impress your guests no matter what season you’re in. I like to serve two different dipping sauces with my grilled artichokes in addition to the traditional melted clarified butter. One of my favorite artichoke dipping sauces came from my mother-in-law. This curry aioli …
I may cook the main dishes in the house, but my wife Veronica is all about the appetizers. One of her favorite things to make for a party is bacon wrapped dates with goat cheese. This recipe is perfect for the holidays since it uses only three ingredients: Dates, Bacon and Cheese! Usually, our go-to …
Oysters on the Half Shell is probably one of the most decadent dishes you can serve during the holidays, but I think they’re terrific year-round. After buying live oysters from your market, be sure to scrub them well under running water before serving. Fresh oysters keep about 5 days in the refrigerator, covered in a …
Recently, I traveled up to Tomales Bay to sample BBQ Oysters at a little place called Hog Island Oyster Company. It’s basically a little shack on the waterfront, where you can pick your own oysters, grab a picnic table, and cook them over a charcoal grill. While I was there, I learned that the secret …
I’ve grown up surfing at Southern California’s beaches, and after a long morning navigating the waves, nothing tastes better than this OC local’s favorite — Dwight’s Strips and Cheese — in Huntington Beach, California. These are basically cold nachos with taco sauce. They are a favorite surfer snack here in Southern California, and I must …
Want to know how to open an oyster? Oyster shucking is easy if you have the right tools. I swear by my Dexter-Russell Oyster Knife, which I’ve had since I graduated from culinary school (many moons ago). An oyster knife (also called an oyster shucker or oyster opener) is essential for shucking fresh oysters. Oyster …