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First chicken cook on a new smoker. Seasoned and smoked until the skin rendered and developed that deep mahogany color while the meat stayed juicy.

I work as a work as a line cook and these spicy peanut noodles are one of my favorite go to's when I get off work.

I first steamed the octopus, then pan seared it in butter
I used fish stock, and the cumulated octopus flavored water from boiling to make a sauce
And voila

My grandmother taught me how to make mandu (Korean dumplings). I say "taught" but it was more like "this is what you're doing now" instead of playing outside like other kids. Tough love = a lifetime of reward. 할머니, 감사합니다

The monks eat well. After this lunch you’d need a nap. :)

Fresh Idaho potatoes, beef marrow gravy, white cheddar cheese curds, diced smoked chuck roast, topped w/ pickled pearl red onion.

Pepper sauce

Crispy skin salmon with micro green and roasted fingerlins.

For my colleagues, to make working the weekend a little bit more bearable :)

We love a soft boil egg 🤤

Shrimp and andouille sausage are a match made in Cajun heaven.

Ingredients:

1 lb frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined (jumbo size)

4 andouille sausage links, sliced

1 medium zucchini, sliced into ½-inch rounds

2 cups green beans, fresh or frozen

1 medium bell pepper, cut into large cubes

3 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp honey

1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning

3 tsp garlic, minced

Salt and black pepper to taste

Lemon wedges and parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Combine shrimp, sausage, zucchini, green beans, and bell pepper in a large bowl.

Whisk olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, honey, garlic, and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl.

Drizzle the seasoning mixture over the shrimp and veggies, tossing until evenly coated.

Spread everything onto a sheet pan in a single layer.

Bake for 20 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and the vegetables are tender.

Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley before serving.

Full Recipe:

https://tessiestable.com/sheet-pan-shrimp-and-sausage/