“Niçoise.” You may have seen the word previously on a menu, but are not entirely sure how to pronounce it. Niçoise (pronounced “nee-swahz”) is a classic French dish often found in European Bistros and adored by culinarians around the world. Although you can find more traditional iterations that only use cooked tuna and raw vegetables, this is a more nouveau take with grilled salmon, boiled eggs, and blanched vegetables. Some briny olives and capers add salty interest, while the tangy lemon vinaigrette packs the punch.
Since I’ve been here at All Things BBQ, I’ve wanted to bring my magic tahini dressing to the masses. I don’t think it gives you magical powers necessarily, but it comes together in a way that’s so simple that it feels like magic. It’s also a dressing where you can mess around with the ratios of tahini, honey, and lemon to suit your taste, so feel free to play around to make it your own. I always enjoy when people feel empowered to play by their own rules, so here I’m allowing you to do that.
I’m not gonna lie, I’m not the best at packing my lunch. It doesn’t help that I work in kitchens where food is so readily available to eat. You can’t blame me for not planning ahead! But between recipe developing menus for cooking classes, or whipping up a dessert buffet for 50, I often dream about what I would rather have for lunch that day.
It’s hot outside. There’s no getting around it. The good news is, there are tostadas. And not just any tostadas, but Shrimp Tostadas with Jalapeño Guacamole! Bring the heat. Eat fresh. Be cool!
In episode 2 of Red, White & Que, the atbbq.com crew visits Stroot Locker in Mulvane, Kansas where Butcher Justin Stroot breaks down a half hog into its primal cuts. Back at All Things Barbecue Chef Tom then smokes the whole shoulder and prepares a Pulled Pork Beer Can Cheeseburger.
The atbbq.com crew kick off the Red, White & Que series with a trip to Kan-Grow Farm in Wichita, Kansas where Chef Britt and Chef Tom make pickles with farmer Jimmy Vo, before returning to the patio where Chef Tom prepares one of his favorite BBQ side dishes, the grilled Green Goddess Potato Salad.
Chef Tom breaks down a side of wild caught Sockeye salmon and crafts a delicious Salmon Burger. Fire up the Yoder Smokers YS640s! This one is perfect for your Summer cookouts!
The Boss Man, The CEO, The Executive… Call it what you will, but say it with respect. This week, Chef Tom goes next level with this Wagyu Burger, featuring a whipped beef bone marrow spread, house-made pickled onions, melting Raclette cheese and a sweet & spicy BBQ Jam ALL cooked on Le Griddle!
By
Britt Shoffner
