Chef Bob Langkammerer, from Wegmans, joined us on Bridge Street to talk about using locally grown products in recipes.
Here’s what Bob cooked up:
Zucchini and Corn Cakes
MAKES about 12 cakes ACTIVE TIME: 40 min TOTAL TIME: 40 min
3 medium (1 1/2 lbs) zucchini, cored, seeded, shredded (about 5 cups)
2 ears of corn, shucked, kernels removed (about 2 cups)
2 green onions, trimmed, chopped
2 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano
1 cup Hime Tempura Batter Mix (or 1 1/2 cups Bisquick)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 Wegmans Large Eggs
1/4 cup water
3 Tbsp Wegmans Vegetable Oil, divided
You'll Need: Box grater
1. Blend zucchini, corn, onions, oregano, tempura batter, salt, pepper, eggs, and water in large bowl until well-mixed.
2. Heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil in large skillet or griddle on MEDIUM until oil faintly smokes.
3. Drop 1/2 cup batter onto large skillet and spread to form 3 to 4-inch pancake with back of spoon. Make 3 more pancakes. Cook about 3 min on first side, until golden-brown. Turn over; cook 2 min. Transfer to serving plate; keep warm.
4. Add 1 Tbsp oil before each new batch of pancakes. Repeat step 3 until all batter is used.
Chef Tip(s):
To prep zucchini easily, scoop out seeds with a spoon, then use the medium-hole grate on a box grater to shred it.
If using dried oregano, reduce to 1 tsp.
Option(s):
Serve with sour cream.
Vegetables: 1 cup(s)
Calories: 190
Nutrition Info: Each serving (2 cakes) contains 190 calories, 22 g carbohydrate, (2 g fiber), 6 g protein, 9 g fat, (2 g saturated fat), 70 mg cholesterol, and 440 mg sodium.
Grilled Mojo Pork Tenderloin with Salsa Verde and Grilled Corn Salsa
SERVES 4 ACTIVE TIME: 25 min TOTAL TIME: 30 min
1 (about 1 lb) Mojo Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Wegmans Basting Oil
Salt and pepper
4 Tbsp Food You Feel Good About Salsa Verde
Preheat grill on HIGH 10 min.
1. Clean grill with wire brush. Using soft cloth, coat grill grate lightly with vegetable oil.
2. Drizzle all sides of pork with basting oil (too much oil will cause flare-ups on the grill); season with salt and pepper.
3. Reduce heat to MEDIUM. Sear pork on grill 2-4 min, until meat has changed color one-quarter of the way up from bottom. Turn over; baste (brush seared side with basting oil). Sear 2-3 min. Turn over; baste. Turn over again; baste. Reduce heat to LOW; close cover. Cook 8-10 min, until internal temp reaches 145 degrees; check by inserting thermometer halfway into thickest part of meat.
4. Transfer to clean platter. Let rest 5-10 min. Transfer to serving platter; serve with salsa.
Option(s):
Serve with grilled corn or Wegmans Flour Tortillas.
Calories: 170
Nutrition Info: Each serving (3 oz pork, 1 Tbsp salsa) contains 170 calories, 1 g carbohydrate, (0 g fiber), 23 g protein, 8 g fat, (2 g saturated fat), 55 mg cholesterol, and 105 mg sodium.
Grilled Corn and Black Beans
SERVES 4 ACTIVE TIME: 25 min TOTAL TIME: 25 min
4 ears corn, shucked
2 Tbsp Wegmans Basting Oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can (15.5 oz) Food You Feel Good About Black Beans, drained and rinsed
1 large sweet red pepper, cored, seeded, 1/2-inch dice
1/2 small red onion, peeled, 1/4-inch dice
2 pkgs (0.25 oz each) Food You Feel Good About Cilantro, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
Juice of 3 limes (6 Tbsp)
1/4 cup Wegmans Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Preheat grill on HIGH 10 min.
1. Clean grill with wire brush. Using soft cloth, coat grill grate lightly with vegetable oil. Reduce heat to MEDIUM.
2. Drizzle corn with basting oil; season to taste with salt and pepper. Grill, turning often, 8-10 min. Remove from heat; let cool about 5 min. Carefully cut kernels from cobs; set aside.
3. Combine beans, red pepper, onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
4. Add corn kernels, lime juice, and olive oil to bowl. Toss; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Chef Tip(s):
To get the most juice from a lime, let it come to room temp, then roll the fruit under your palm on a work surface before cutting.
Vegetables: 1 1/4 cup(s)
Calories: 390
Nutrition Info: Each serving (1 1/4 cups) contains 390 calories, 42 g carbohydrate, (8 g fiber), 12 g protein, 23 g fat, (3 g saturated fat), 0 mg cholesterol, and 520 mg sodium.
