I love learning about different chefs for what they have contributed to the culinary world. In honor of the many chefs who have shaped our culture and our palates., I host monthly “Chef Spotlight Dinners”. In these “Chef Spotlight Dinners” a specific chef is highlighted where attendees prepare a recipe created by the chef and bring it to share potluck style. During the event, we discuss our thoughts on the chef, their cooking style/cuisine and the recipes prepared.
In honor of Taste of Chicago happening later this month, my friends and I came together to create dishes of local chefs who put Chicago on the culinary map. Some of our very own Chicago chefs include: Rick Bayless, Charlie Trotter and Gale Gand. Naturally, our dinner table was full of many of their signature recipes:
Queso Fundido con Chorizo & Rajas
shared at the event by Robert
Copyright 2000, Rick Bayless, Mexico One Plate At A Time, Scribner
Classic Seviche Tostadas
Tostadas de Seviche
shared at the event by John
Rick Bayless’s Mexican Kitchen, pgs 84-85
Ensalada de Nopalitos (Cactus Salad)
Shared at the event by Angelique
Rick Bayless Recipe
“Capered” Chicken
Pollo Alcaparrado
Shared at the event by Teresa
Recipe from Season 5, Mexico—One Plate at a Time
Layered Tortilla Lasagna
Shared at the event by Lori
Recipe Courtesy of Rick Bayless
Cooking Live Episode: Cook Along 70-Guest: Rick Bayless
Vegetable Frescra
Shared at the event by Ann
(Nancy Brussat/Convito Italiano restaurant in Wilmette)
Caramelized Mango Tart with Mexican Chocolate and Pepitas
Tartaleta de Mango Caramelizado con Chocolate Mexicano y Pepitas
Shared at the event by Mary
Rick Bayless recipe from Season 6 of Mexico—One Plate at a Time
Shared at the event by Joelen
Recipe courtesy Gale Gand
Show: Sweet Dreams Episode: Sweets By Mail
Shared at the event by Joelen
Recipe courtesy Gale Gand
Show: Sweet Dreams Episode: American Pie
OH! MY! Everything looks so great! My husband would love everything. Thanks for sharing so many great recipes!