Tailgating Tips with Chef George Duran
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Tailgating season is here! Whether you are in your backyard or at the stadium Chef George Duran has come up with several recipes to give a twist to your next party.
First break out of the sandwich rut with my Chili-Lime Chicken Burger. Great sandwiches start with great bread. These restaurant inspired sesame twist buns from Cobblestone Bread make the perfect base. They also have Kaiser and toasted onion flavors. Quick tip: Place your packages of buns in shoe boxes so they don’t get crushed on the way to the game. I also make the chicken patties a day ahead and freeze them on a cookie sheet then put them in a resealable bag in the cooler and by the time you get to the game you’ll be able to grill them frozen and in one piece. Simply add lettuce, tomato, my delicious guacamole, and garnish with a slice of lime and you are ready to eat. (Scroll down for the recipe.) Click here to learn more! As always, follow Cobblestone Bread Co. on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube!
Cobblestone Sesame Twist Buns
Restaurant-inspired buns available in Sesame, Kaiser, and Toasted Onion. Hearty enough for thick chicken patties and heavy garnishes.
Tailgating and College Football go hand-in-hand. I make my Smoked Sausage-Pineapple Skewers with Eckrich Smoked Sausage - the Official Smoked Sausage and Deli Meat of the College Football National Championship. It’s naturally hardwood smoked for just the right blend of seasoning and smokiness. Soak your skewers in hot water to prevent them from burning and have the marinade ready to finish your grilling at the game. Go to EckrichFootball.com for more recipes & details AND register for a chance to make an on-field throw for 1 million dollars at some of the biggest college football games of the season, as well as at the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship in Atlanta! Make sure you keep up to date with all things Eckrich on Twitter and Facebook!
Eckrich Smoked Sausage
Naturally hardwood smoked and the "Official Smoked Sausage" of the College Football National Championship.
There are so many delicious ways to use cheese to add flavor to your tailgate. Add ooey gooey goodness with Jarlsberg Cheese. Now celebrating more than 60 years -- based on the original Norwegian recipe and it offers a slightly nutty, mild and delicious taste perfect for these easy recipes like mini Pork Sliders and Chimichurri Nachos. Make the chimichurri in advance and place it in a glass jar. Once the cheese is melted on the nachos, pour it on! (Scroll down for the recipe!) Jarlsberg Cheese is perfect as a snacking cheese and for a charcuterie platter like the one created here. Pre-cut your cheese and place them in a resealable plastic bag the night before. This way you don’t have to cut anything at the parking lot and you also save time! For other great recipe ideas go to jarlsberg.com. Follow Jarlsberg on Facebook & Twitter for cheesy goodness!
Jarlsberg Cheese
A legendary Norwegian recipe known for its mild, nutty flavor and superior "meltability"; perfect for nachos and burgers.
Chef Duran’s Chili-Lime Chicken Burger
A zesty, lean alternative to the standard beef burger, topped with fresh guacamole and served on a toasted sesame twist bun.
Ingredients
| Qty | Unit | Ingredient |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | lb. | Ground chicken |
| 1 | pkg. | Cobblestone Sesame Twist Buns |
| 1 | tsp. | Chili powder & Lime zest |
| 1 | ripened | Haas Avocado (for Guacamole) |
Jarlsberg Chimichurri Nachos
Elevated nachos featuring a fresh, zesty herb sauce and the signature nutty melt of Jarlsberg cheese.
Ingredients
| Qty | Unit | Ingredient |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | cups | Grated Jarlsberg Cheese |
| 1 | large bag | Tortilla chips |
| 1 | bunch | Flat leaf Italian parsley |
| 1/2 | cup | Extra virgin olive oil |
