For me summertime is about my love affair with the outdoor barbeque and kabobs. The aroma that emanates is so divine, alluring and inviting. This recipe affords the easiest preparation requiring little cooking time, yet the result is so versatile and can be presented in numerous ways. Of course, I start with my artSAVOR 20 and then layer in additional flavor with fresh jalapeño, cheddar cheese and freshly ground sumac. This is a WOW-worthy presentation to boot!
Read MoreWhen I am creating flavor in a specific dish or developing a blend, much like a perfumer creating a fragrance with top, heart and base notes, I have a range of savory ingredients that I use to create unique and compelling flavors. I always keep in mind the existing notes consider the main ingredient in a dish which it is important to understand whether beef, salmon, lamb or even the lowly tomato. It provides the melody line of my flavor concerto which I then accentuate by using herbs and a few spices to develop layers of tangy, citrusy, sour, umami and even a bit smoky notes to tease and thrill the palate. This process while not rote, is instinctive for me as I think about an ingredient like beef skirt steak.
I chose artSAVOR 30 as the perfect blend to at accentuate the skirt steak with the addition of one of my favorite spices, Sumac. It is already in the blend, but I have added more to the rub to add tart, citrusy almost lemon peppery heart notes to the preparation. Bright deep red Sumac berries come from an evergreen bush indigenous to the Middle East but grows around the world. Tart, sour and fruity, sumac like salt, brings out the flavor in food, marinades, dressings, meat, rice dishes and kabob. Ground sumac is commonly found on the table in a shaker like salt and pepper and a key ingredient in many Middle Eastern spice blends. I think you will fall in love with sumac and with this delicious skirt steak preparation.
There is nothing like a great piece of fresh salmon prepared with my artSAVORs and BBQ grilled until perfectly tender and flaky. This salmon is delicious hot from the grill, served at room temperature or even cold. When cooked correctly, salmon just melts in your mouth.
I decided to get creative with my marinade by using a combination of artSAVOR 70, artSAVOR 75, chopped fresh cilantro and parsley. The combination of the dried and fresh herbs creates a smoky magical umami to the already umami-rich salmon. While perfect just as is, my herby green sauce made with artSAVOR 75 creates a fresh and citrusy savory essence that is the ideal compliment. You can serve this salmon with any side as entrée. On Father’s Day this year, it played a starring role along side grilled ribeye on my buffet menu.
Read MoreFather’s Day called for beef. I make a special wet rub for the beef that is a combination of artSAVOR 30 and freshly ground coffee. Getting a good sear on the grill and then moving it over for indirect heat with the grill lid closed is the nearly foolproof way to perfectly prepared ribeye. My emerald sauce adds a vibrant, fresh layer of flavor with fresh green herbs, shallots and artSAVOR 10. You could add goat cheese or yogurt to add another layer of flavor and creaminess. Have fun creating your own garnishes!
Read MoreOMG! is all I can say describing my first, second and every bite of this creation. My palate was all singing, all dancing through every morsel of this herby, tangy and nutty ensemble. Typically, as you may know, I am not a fan of most poultry because of the strong gamey aftertaste. I developed artSAVOR 50 to overcome this less than desirable quality and allow palate to enjoy on the array of divine flavors. In this creation, I also used artSAVOR 75 with additional fresh herbs and lemon, which elevates melange of flavors to the ninth plane of heaven. I’m not kidding!
Read MoreI just love tilapia! When cooked properly, it has the texture and fattiness of Chilean Sea Bass or Halibut. I use artSAVOR 60 as a rub before lightly pan sauteéing. The bright fresh herb sauce gets kissed with the smoky goodness of artSAVOR 75 and a touch of creamy goat cheese add layers of complex flavors. This is a bright, colorful and very healthy creation.
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