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Simple Summer Delight

By Chuck Fuller Delight your family and friends with this grilled shrimp with herbed dipping sauce. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon each chopped mint, oregano, chive or green onion. 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon grated ginger or ginger [...]

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Here’s the Rub

By Chuck Fuller Grilling season is here! After giving this matter careful thought, I decided the next addition to our growing recipe list would be some of my best rubs and marinades. Enjoy! Curry Yogurt 1 cup unflavored yogurt 6 tablespoons lemon oil ( available at AllSpice in the East Village) 3 tablespoons pure olive oil [...]

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Shrimp and Chicken Delights

By Chuck Fuller Chuck Fuller is the owner of Metro Specialty Products, a catering company aimed at medium- to high-end clients. He can be reached at charles.fuller@mchsi.com or 279-5922. Two recipes for you today: a flavorful appetizer for your next party and an Asian-inspired chicken dish for dinner. SHRIMP STARTER This is an easy summer [...]

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Amazing Cookies

By Chuck Fuller Chuck Fuller is the owner of Metro Specialty Products, a catering company aimed at medium- to high-end clients. He can be reached at charles.fuller@mchsi.com or 279-5922. The yearly Catersource event in Las Vegas is always informative. This year’s conference focused on using common ingredients in unusual ways. On the second day, we [...]

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Not Your Mother’s Mac & Cheese

By Chuck Fuller Chuck Fuller is owner of Metro Specialty Products, a catering company aimed at medium- to high-end clients. He can be reached at charles.fuller@mchsi.com or 279-5922. It seems we have readers as far north as Stillwater, Minnesota. This menu idea comes to us from chef Tina Massey of Noodles & Company. Rachel Chilson [...]

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Tasty Torte

By Chuck Fuller Chuck Fuller is owner of Metro Specialty Products, a catering company aimed at medium- to high-end clients. He can be reached at charles.fuller@mchsi.com or 279-5922. This cake recipe was featured at Catersource Conference and Trade Show, the industry’s annual holy pilgrimage, in Las Vegas. It’s a bit involved but well worth the [...]

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New Take on an Old Classic

By Chuck Fuller Chuck Fuller is owner of Metro Specialty Products, a catering company aimed at medium- to high-end clients. He can be reached at charles.fuller@mchsi.com or 279-5922. A cold winter afternoon, with no interest in running to the market, gave birth to this simple twist on a classic staple. I just happened to have [...]

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