tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41384804727258869072024-03-13T22:54:01.590-06:00GrubologyDrew and Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11264858784070041434noreply@blogger.comBlogger182125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4138480472725886907.post-29534030304201776652014-08-27T21:07:00.001-06:002014-08-27T21:07:07.104-06:00Paella on The Big Green EggLast night I made paella on the Big Green Egg. It turned out amazing. It's not as hard as you might think. I think the key is prep, organization and a helper. Prep everything ahead of time. Put everything in small containers a place the container on a big tray In order of how they will be used. Start with oil, chicken, chorizo, onions, paprika, garlic, rice, stock, veggies then the seafood. There may be some exceptions to this order but it's a pretty good guide. Arborio rice worked well. Fresh seafood is obviously preferred but the bags of frozen mixed seafood at Trader Joes are hard to beat. The key to a good traditional paella is natural wood charcoal for a little smokiness. Also very important is you must stop stiring once everything is well blended to form that good crust on the bottom that makes it amazing. Don't stir in the fish and seafood, just place them by hand and press them into the paella. This is one of my favorite things to make and great for entertaining just be organized and prepped before your guests arrive. <div><br></div><div>Thanks,</div><div><br></div><div>Shannon </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EQmS31UcjXY/U_6c2Cl641I/AAAAAAAABDY/XvtXVfC4wbo/s640/blogger-image-2129557384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EQmS31UcjXY/U_6c2Cl641I/AAAAAAAABDY/XvtXVfC4wbo/s640/blogger-image-2129557384.jpg"></a></div></div>Drew and Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11264858784070041434noreply@blogger.com2Castle Rock Castle Rock39.384825 -104.87577tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4138480472725886907.post-88465999690617004752014-05-06T09:17:00.000-06:002014-05-06T09:18:55.956-06:00Chorizo Stuffed Pork Loin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a concept that came about while I was thinking of ideas for an upcoming grilling competition. Pretty simple as far as the prep goes. Stick a knife through the middle of a pork loin and make slit big enough to stuff for two chorizo sausages. Obviously this will not work with the soft Mexican chorizo. remove the skin from the sausages if possible or at least puncture the sides. Rub the whole thing with a good Spanish type rub (fennel. smoked paprika, salt, pepper, coriander and ground mustard seed). Then vacuum pack the whole thing and refrigerate over night or at least 3 hours. We found that this is best cooked over indirect heat and wrapped in foil. It's ok to finish on hot grill just to put grill marks on it and a little char flavor. I think this would be great with a sauce of some kind. Maybe a herby chimichuri or something like that. - Shannon</div>
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Drew and Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11264858784070041434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4138480472725886907.post-50352628089856671182014-01-04T08:45:00.005-07:002014-01-04T08:48:09.780-07:00Baked Spinach Gnocchi<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A very quick dish I made for Tanette last night. Easy and delicious. You could definitely substitute Gorgonzola for the goat cheese. -- Drew<br />
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2-17 oz vacuum packed potato gnocchi (don't get the hard ones)<br />
3 cups heavy cream<br />
1 cup chicken broth<br />
1/4 C flour<br />
1/4 tsp salt<br />
1/4 tsp black pepper<br />
1/4 tsp nutmeg<br />
12 oz fresh baby spinach<br />
3 oz goat cheese<br />
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese<br />
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.<br />
Place gnocchi in a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish.<br />
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cream, chicken broth and flour over medium heat.<br />
Continue whisking until simmering and thickened, about 5 minutes.<br />
Stir in the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add spinach and toss to coat.<br />
Pour mixture over the gnocchi and spread the spinach to cover.<br />
Crumble the goat cheese over the top and sprinkle with Parmesan.<br />
Bake until golden, about 30 minutes.Drew and Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11264858784070041434noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4138480472725886907.post-41928294167683516862013-10-28T18:41:00.000-06:002013-10-28T18:41:03.039-06:00Best Meal Ever?!A dinner at Shannon's is always a good time. This year's birthday dinner at Shannon's was absolutely bat shit crazy! Through a great Chef friend of ours (you know who you are AW), we were hooked up with some incredible food. View and weep, my friends. View and weep.<br />
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An indulgent bite! Truffled potato gratin, foie gras, freshly shaved black truffle.</div>
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That's one thick cigar, Shannon!</div>
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A great night and one of the best meals of my life. Thank you Shannon and Kevin for a great time! -- Drew</div>
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Drew and Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11264858784070041434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4138480472725886907.post-48833999977307308932013-03-08T15:22:00.001-07:002013-03-08T15:24:41.622-07:00LingerA couple friends joined me for lunch at Linger today. We all loved the food! I've heard about this place, but don't get to this side of town that often, so had to do it. Strong, but balanced flavors. Unusual combinations. Delicious sauces. Great stuff! I'll definitely be back. -- Drew<br />
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The clear winner... incredible combination...</div>
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This trip to Cabo was once again all about fishing but we did get to sample some of the local food. I have alway been a taco freak and I know a good one when I have it. These may have been the best I have ever had. If you are familiar with Cabo this little street taco stand is located behind the Giggling Marlin. It sits right next to a little street side bar which is the only place to sit. We got our tacos then went next door and ordered a couple of Pacificos. These Tacos blew me away. The Al Pastor wich you see below was unbelievable. The Chorizo was also great. I had about eight of them. I think they are about a buck a piece so it was so worth it. I have had enough of the touristy places down here, this is how I like to eat in Mexico. <br />
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First one was on Friday with my nephew, Trevor. We ate at <a href="http://iwayamasushi.com/">Iwayama</a>, one of my favorites! Chef Lee does great work (and I really like the new waitress... good move).<br />
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Last night my wife and I were downtown for a conference and needed a place to eat. We ended up at <a href="http://eatdrinkinc.com/">eat! drink!</a> and couldn't have been happier. The owners, Pollyanna and Chris, really have something special here. The Owen Roe "Mirth" Chardonnay was so good with dinner.</div>
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Thanks to <a href="http://www.bonesdenver.com/">Bones</a> and <a href="http://www.dbardesserts.com/">D Bar</a> for making such great food!</div>
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Kimchi Trio (our favorite was the cabbage)</div>
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Rice Noodles with Shrimp, Pork Belly, Snow Peas, Crimini, Chiles Lemon Miso Glaze and Spiced Peanuts</div>
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Drew and Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11264858784070041434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4138480472725886907.post-75062123484497102062012-10-14T16:55:00.001-06:002012-10-14T16:55:28.189-06:00Bacon Apple Pie Old FashionBacon Apple Pie Old Fashion. Half bacon infused bourbon half apple pie moonshine, bitters muddled with orange slices. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-X2mUEFWGMBM/UHtC3np2xRI/AAAAAAAAA1I/DF76V9Vy8yM/s640/blogger-image-888545671.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-X2mUEFWGMBM/UHtC3np2xRI/AAAAAAAAA1I/DF76V9Vy8yM/s640/blogger-image-888545671.jpg" /></a></div>Drew and Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11264858784070041434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4138480472725886907.post-31747365732850288032012-09-19T10:28:00.004-06:002012-09-19T11:58:29.334-06:00Steuben'sWow! Talk about impressed. Not only was the food amazing but the service was as good as I have ever had. The GM Joey was awesome and made our evening truly special. No joke the dude is a class act. The food was perfect. The best fried chicken I have ever had. I personally can't wait to go back. You gotta try the Brussel Sprouts. There's a sentence I have never heard before. The bartenders are second to none. They even know how to make a real Sazerak which is my favorite drink. Thanks for a great evening, Shannon<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W8eAZ6gCncg/UEYnGbOVATI/AAAAAAAAAyM/Vl4ORMZZJjs/s1600/Ravioli.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W8eAZ6gCncg/UEYnGbOVATI/AAAAAAAAAyM/Vl4ORMZZJjs/s320/Ravioli.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sweet potato ravioli, homemade fennel sausage, sage brown butter, AND... wait for it...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">chipotle honey (which brought the whole dish together)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nf0S5hvw99Q/UEYnL1drpPI/AAAAAAAAAyk/Kr3EkATVrWU/s1600/Saltimbocca.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nf0S5hvw99Q/UEYnL1drpPI/AAAAAAAAAyk/Kr3EkATVrWU/s320/Saltimbocca.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Veal Saltimbocca, angel hair pasta, roasted spaghetti squash, Gorgonzola creme</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(SERIOUSLY?!?! I've got a tear in my eye writing this. Oh man.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vkekLOAwqDw/UEYm4l79C6I/AAAAAAAAAxE/sRn-8Q2o9-A/s1600/Chicken.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vkekLOAwqDw/UEYm4l79C6I/AAAAAAAAAxE/sRn-8Q2o9-A/s320/Chicken.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chicken Cacciatore and fettucine</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(hungry yet?!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--VaFQ3JVGFc/UEYnAfuhiJI/AAAAAAAAAxs/-A-6mg42rJg/s1600/Limoncello.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--VaFQ3JVGFc/UEYnAfuhiJI/AAAAAAAAAxs/-A-6mg42rJg/s320/Limoncello.JPG" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Homemade freaking Limoncello!!!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Trust me, there wasn't much left.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJZOT5pSeY4/UEYm3Py-UTI/AAAAAAAAAw8/dKCG_Zy41b4/s1600/Beef.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJZOT5pSeY4/UEYm3Py-UTI/AAAAAAAAAw8/dKCG_Zy41b4/s320/Beef.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Braised beef, mushrooms, tagliatelle, rapini, garlic, chili flake,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">roasted new potatoes, rosemary</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Shannon and I were the only ones who could dig into this one.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To finish off one of the best meals I've ever had, Tanette made some of her cake balls. SOOOOO good.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks to Jamie, Eric, my wife, Shannon and Darcy for this wonderful celebration! I'm truly blessed.</div>Drew and Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11264858784070041434noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4138480472725886907.post-41240283212044001232012-08-08T09:46:00.002-06:002012-08-08T09:46:45.786-06:00Thanks to Drew's phone and auto correct we now have a new term.Beef Racist; Also know as a vegitarian or vegan. <br />
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It was supposed to be "beef tacos". <br />
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Don't be a Beef Racist.<br />
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SWDrew and Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11264858784070041434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4138480472725886907.post-45589205030868971232012-08-08T09:28:00.001-06:002012-08-08T09:47:03.726-06:00Not sure how I'd feel about eating one of these.Where do people come up with this stuff? I'm thinking about making a corndog pizzaburger armadillo. SW<br />
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