The Trick to Finding a Quality Chef Knife
Searching for quality chef knives is not an easy task. It’s not just some regular kitchen knife you can pick up at your local Walmart. It has to have certain characteristics that meets the requirements needed for you to be able to cut efficiently and effectively without any resistance. Buying a chef knife is kind of like car shopping. It’s a tool that is well worth the investment, and one that you ideally want to test drive before buying to ensure it fits your needs. It... Read more +
In a large pan heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 8 minutes. Add the brown sugar, Port and vinegar. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hour or until onions are very soft and liquid is syrupy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cool completely and refrigerate until ready to use. In a bowl mix the lamb, mint, garlic powder, salt and paprika. Mix to combine. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape each into 1/2 inch thick... 
1. Place Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil and pinch of salt and black pepper in a bowl and mix to combine. Add the chicken and gently toss to coat. Let stand for 30 minutes. 2. Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 20 minutes. 3. Thread chicken onto skewers. 4. Preheat a grill over medium heat. 5. Place the Chef Remi BBQ Grill Mats on a grill rack (do not place them on a direct fire) and preheat for 2 minutes. 
To make the marinade, combine the rosemary, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, chili flakes juice, salt and olive oil in a small bowl. Place the chops in a shallow dish and pour marinade over them. Turn to coat, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. 2. Remove the chops from the fridge, 30 minutes before grilling. 3. To make the caponata, in a bowl place the eggplants, cherry tomatoes, onions and 1 tablespoon of olive oil and gently toss to coat. 
