May 15, 2008 show. Our Guest Chef was Richard Velazquez.

Show Topics Included:

• What Richard’s having for dinner: grilled herb-marinated chicken leg quarters
• Seasonal spring produce: ramps—how to clean them, how to cook them
• Tips for roasting peppers
• From the discussion board: potato wedges on the grill
• Outdoor grilling tips for best flavor
• Great gadgets: uses for the immersion blender, microplane and serrated peeler
• How to pick a flavorful tomato
• Blender buying recommendations
• From the chat: yucca fries with ajili sauce
• Add Latin flavor to your cooking: everything starts with sofrito

Jenn’s Recipe of the Day
Crawfish Queso Stuffed Poblanos

Chef Richard’s Latin cooking secret:
Blend your sofrito ingredients to a paste and freeze in ice cube trays. Sauté a couple of cubes to add Caribbean flavor to your rice and beans, or use as a base to marinate meat.

Also on the show: Chef Kevin’s cold asparagus soup

Shop for Chef Richard’s top kitchen equipment picks at www.mykitchendepot.com