August 16 is national Bratwurst Day, and in honor of this timeless, quality sausage, our own Chef Will McDonough has created an outdoor grilled version of a classic Bratwurst feast. Give it a try and let us know what you think. INGREDIENTS 4 to 6 bratwurst sausages 4 cups (2 cans) of German beer like [...]
NUTLESS PESTO RECIPE INGREDIENTS 4 cups fresh basil leaves (from about 3 large bunches) 1/2 cup olive oil 2 garlic cloves 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt PREPARATION Combine first 3 ingredients in blender. Blend until paste forms, stopping often to push down basil. Add both cheeses [...]
It’s the season for fresh sweet corn straight off the cob, and we at Snapchef are always looking for ways to use the bounty of nature in tasty and surprising new ways. This week, our fantastic in-house chef Will McDonough has created an instant classic corn chowder – including some traditional, and not so traditional [...]
Summer is awash with zucchini and yellow squash – and we’re always thinking of creative new ways to use this seasonal bounty. In this fresh twist on an Italian classic, we combine fresh grated zucchini and summer squash with a tender risotto for a light summer dinner, or accompaniment to a larger meal. Ingredients 2 [...]
Few other fruits say summer like juicy fresh peaches. And, after last summer’s disappointing harvest, this summer is shaping up to be a bumper harvest. This recipe features the sweet and smoky flavor of grilled peaches, slices of salty prosciutto and the surprising fresh taste of rosemary, providing a unique twist on a summer favorite. [...]
As our salute to the Fourth of July, here’s our suggestion for a fun, healthy and delicious addition to any holiday meal. Ingredients 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 3 tablespoons coconut oil or butter, melted Cooking oil spray 1 egg 1 12-ounce bag Naturel Granola 1 cup plain yogurt Fresh mixed berries Directions Preheat oven [...]
Street foods from around the world are being increasingly reimagined in upscale restaurants nationwide. Our recipe of the week – Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elotes Locos) is popping up in trendy South American restaurants across the country. Fortunately, our own super-Snapchef Will McDonough grew up in El Salvador and knows the real secrets to this [...]
It’s berry season, and there’s few ways to enjoy the season’s bounty than in a classic summer dessert – mounded on top of a fresh-made short cake. This recipe is courtesy of Snachef’s own Chef Will McDonough. It’s a recipe that he personally created when he was pastry chef at the Westin Copley Hotel in [...]
Summer is salad season—and at Snapchef, we like to make sure our chefs are knowledgeable about a wide range of unique, fresh and delicious salad options beyond those with just lettuces. Here is a mixed bean salad with tri-colored roasted potatoes that can make a meal unto itself for either lunch of dinner, or a [...]
Pasta is a perennial global favorite, for any season – so teaching our Snapchefs a variety of preparation and sauce techniques is critical. This week, we’re teaching a fresh summer variation of a classic pesto sauce which we love – hope you so as well! Ingredients 1lb. Gigli pasta (sometimes known as Campanelli pasta). Penne [...]
