Author Archives: crusco

Grilling Class 101

Fish Tacos + Salsa Verde Fresh fish, Latin spices, Lime-cilantro-tomatillo salsa   Grilled Asparagus Green Salad Fresh asparagus, Summer greens, Mustard-lemon vinaigrette, Pecorino cheese   Grilled Flank Steak Flanks steak, Herb dutch potatoes, Garlic-Spinach   Grilled Peach + Toast Grilled Texas peaches, Grilled pound cake, Berry coulis    

Radishes 3 Ways

The radish…boring, tasteless and usually seen as garnish for most. However, we can once again learn from the French (culinary speaking). They not only enjoy its simplicity of preparation but also its unique texture and subtlety of taste. Read below for 3 easy and quick techniques you can use to prepare this new found vegetable. Roasting

Refreshing Culinary Cocktails

If there is one common theme throughout all the events I do it is simply what cocktails will be served. Vino, beer, hotty toddy’s – whatever you want to call it – it is always present and of importance at a dinner party. You may be asking yourself why a chef is writing about cocktails.

SPRING EVENT CALENDAR

  March 18th: Cooking Demonstration (Texas A&M Agrilife) Chef Crusco will be assisting the Dinner Tonight! Healthy Cooking School and teaching attendees how to make simple, cost effective, nutritious meals for the family.   April 17th: Official Launch Party for Quench Austin Sponsored & produced by Austin’s own fashion marketing group, Velvet Cartel. Chef Crusco will