P.C. Richard & Son Blog » Recipes http://blog.pcrichard.com The Official Blog of P.C. Richard & Son & the P.C. Richard & Son Theater Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Recipe: Grilled Peaches & Cream http://blog.pcrichard.com/recipe-grilled-peaches-cream/ http://blog.pcrichard.com/recipe-grilled-peaches-cream/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Allison L. http://blog.pcrichard.com/?p=1513 Toni On! New York stopped by one of our P.C. Richard & Son showrooms to check out some of the BBQ grills we have available and learn a fantastic recipe from our own Pat Dehner. He explained that our gas grills range from $99 to $8,000 for your absolute dream grill, and Toni was shocked to hear that you can cook anything on a Weber grill that you'd normally cook in your oven! Yes, we have done demonstrations where chocolate chip cookies were made on one of these fine grills. Pat didn't make chocolate chip cookies with Toni this time, but made a delicious modified version of peaches and cream. Check out the video and recipe after the jump:]]> Toni Senecal from Toni On! New York stopped by one of our P.C. Richard & Son showrooms to check out some of the BBQ grills we have available and learn a fantastic recipe from our own Pat Dehner. He explained that our gas grills range from $99 to $8,000 for your absolute dream grill, and Toni was shocked to hear that you can cook anything on a Weber grill that you’d normally cook in your oven! Yes, we have done demonstrations where chocolate chip cookies were made on one of these fine grills.

Pat didn’t make chocolate chip cookies with Toni this time, but made a delicious modified version of peaches and cream. Check out the video here, and the recipe below:

Grilled Peaches and Cream

Ingredients:

  • Peaches
  • Vegetable oil
  • Honey
  • Cream cheese

Directions:

  1. Slice the peaches in half and remove the pits. The riper the peaches, the better.
  2. Take a small amount of vegetable oil and lightly coat the open side of the peach halves.
  3. Light your grill and place the peaches face-down directly onto the grates. Close the cover and let cook for five minutes.
  4. Turn the peaches over and pour a small amount of honey over the face of each peach before placing a dollop of cream cheese in their centers.
  5. Close the cover of the grill again until the cream cheese is softened.
  6. Place more honey over your peaches if desired and serve!

Toni not only loved Pat’s recipe (as you can clearly see in the video), but got a great grill and loved our sales staff!

To get your grill, head on over to any P.C. Richard & Son location or check out our barbeques online.

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]]> http://blog.pcrichard.com/recipe-grilled-peaches-cream/feed/ 0 How To: Beat the Heat http://blog.pcrichard.com/how-to-beat-the-heat/ http://blog.pcrichard.com/how-to-beat-the-heat/#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 14:59:29 +0000 Allison L. http://blog.pcrichard.com/?p=1225 The image to the right is a screenshot from news12.com today, showing that temperatures will get up to a sweltering 93 degrees today here on Long Island. This is one of the hottest days we've had this year during our unusual warm weather spell, but it leaves us thinking... just how hot is the summer going to be if temperatures are like this so soon? This is certainly going to be the year for new air conditioners, but we've already covered our pre-season air conditioner sale, how to choose the best air conditioner for you, and what you need to know to keep it running like new. So, putting A/Cs aside for now, here are some additional ways you can keep cool in this weather:]]> We’ve already covered how to choose the best air conditioner for you and what you need to know to keep it running like new, so, putting A/Cs aside for now, here are some additional ways you can keep cool in this weather:

  • At night, open your windows and turn on any ceiling fans so that they are spinning counter-clockwise to circulate the air. In the morning, close the windows to trap the cooler air inside while it lasts (especially during peak heat times of 10am – 2pm). Closing your blinds and curtains will help the cooler air last longer, espeically on the south or west sides of your home where the sun beats most.
  • Avoid caffeine close to bedtime, as it raises body temperature.
  • Turn off the computer, stereo, TV, desk lamp or any electronic that generates heat when not in use.
  • Wear loose, light-colored cotton or linen clothing to give your skin air to breathe.
  • Placing a container of ice in front of a window or fan can act like a mini-A/C and offers surprisingly satisfying relief.
  • Take on the town! Get out and peruse your town’s shops, restaurants, or libraries that have air conditioning. Hot afternoons are the perfect time to run errands and go to the supermarket.
  • Put mint in a glass of water or use skin care products infused with it to refresh yourself with a nice cooling sensation.
  • Eat fruits and vegetables with high water content, including leafy lettuces, corn on the cob, cucumbers, watermelon, and summer squash. You can also sweat out the heat with spicy foods like hot peppers, fresh ginger, horseradish, and black pepper.
  • Alternatively and surprisingly enough, try to avoid ingesting foods that are lower than your actual body temperature. Ice cream will initially cool you off for 15 minutes or so, but your body will soon increase blood flow to warm you back up.

Here is a recipe that uses two of the cooling foods we’ve listed above that avoids heating up any appliances and will keep your family refreshed:

Recipe: Watermelon Salad with Mint Leaves

Prep time: 20 minutes; Yields: 6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 (5-pound) watermelon
  • 1 Vidalia or other sweet onion
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 6 whole mint sprigs

Directions:

Cut the flesh from the melon and cut into bite size pieces, removing and discarding the seeds, and set aside. Peel and slice the onion into rings.

In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, salt, pepper, and whisk until salt is dissolved. Slowly whisk in the olive oil, a few drops at a time. Add in the chopped mint, taste, and adjust seasonings.

In a large bowl, combine the melon, onion, and feta. Pour the dressing over the melon mixture and toss gently until everything is coated and evenly mixed. Garnish with mint sprigs.

To serve, divide salad among individual plates and garnish with mint leaves.

Source: Paula Deen & Food Network

How do you keep cool in the summer? Let us know in the comments!

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]]> http://blog.pcrichard.com/how-to-beat-the-heat/feed/ 0 Happy Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate with Some Delicious Taco Casserole http://blog.pcrichard.com/happy-cinco-de-mayo-celebrate-with-some-delicious-taco-casserole/ http://blog.pcrichard.com/happy-cinco-de-mayo-celebrate-with-some-delicious-taco-casserole/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 17:10:45 +0000 Allison L. http://blog.pcrichard.com/?p=888 Happy Cinco de Mayo, readers! This holiday was originally created to commemorate the Mexican army's victory against the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Today, many people take advantage of the holiday to celebrate Mexican heritage, which usually includes margaritas and excellent Mexican cuisine. Our friends over at GE Appliances have some great recipes, including this Mexican-inspired taco casserole dish. Grab some chips, a chilled drink, and enjoy!]]> Happy Cinco de Mayo, readers! This holiday was originally created to commemorate the Mexican army’s victory against the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Today, many people take advantage of the holiday to celebrate Mexican heritage, which usually includes margaritas and excellent Mexican cuisine. Our friends over at GE Appliances have some great recipes, including this Mexican-inspired taco casserole dish. Grab some chips, a chilled drink, and enjoy!

Taco Casserole: Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground beef chuck, browned and drained
  • 1 15-ounce can chili-hot beans, undrained
  • 1 9-1/4 ounce bag corn chips
  • 1 1.5-ounce package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 14.75-ounce can creamed corn
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation:

  1. Mix ground beef, taco seasoning, corn and beans.
  2. Crumble corn chips and place in the bottom a 2 quart oblong or equivalent casserole dish that has been lightly grease or sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Pour meat mixture over chips.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle cheese over top.
  6. Bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

    7. Serving Suggestion:

  7. Top with sliced ripe olives, guacamole, salsa, shredded lettuce and/or sour cream

Do you have any great Mexican recipes for Cinco de Mayo? We’d love to hear from you! Please post them in the comments.

Image credit: GE Appliances

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