1/21/202176. The Honey Episode
Season 1, Ep. 76
Eat & Drink withAli Hassan&Marco TimpanoComedians AliHassan& MarcoTimpano, discuss, lament & come to terms with Food & Drink.They bring over a quarter century of restaurant experience to the podcast table.Today's episode Marco and Ali celebrate all things Honey!Join us on February 20th on the Virtual cooking class: Relish Cooking StudioBee's Knees Cocktail:Ingredients:2 oz Gin1 oz. Lemon juice1/2 to 3/4 oz honey syrupGarnish: Lemon twist.Directions:Add Gin, Lemon juice & Honey Syrup into a shaker.Shake the Beejezuz out of it.Strain into a cocktail glass (coupe or martini will do).Add Lemon twist as a lovely garnish sit back, knees up and slam that perfect cocktail back.HONEY CHIPOTLE TURKEY MEATBALLS - inspired by the Queen herself (Martha Stewart)1 1/2 pounds ground turkey1/2 onion, diced finely4 garlic cloves, minced and then smashed1/2 teaspoon fine salt1 tablespoon fresh thyme1 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp crushed coriander seeds Fresh cilantro - 3 tbsp of minced stems, saving leaves for garnish 2 1/2 tablespoons honey2 - 3 tablespoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, depending on your tolerance for heat2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oilPreheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix together turkey, onion, garlic, salt, spices and herbs. Combine but do not overmix. Form into 16 meatballs. In a small bowl, stir together honey, chiles, and vinegar.In a large ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven, pour honey mixture over meatballs, and swirl skillet to coat; bake until liquid is reduced and meatballs are glazed, 5 minutes, swirling halfway through.These meatballs are now ready to join their soulmate: your mouth. However, they can be accompanied by a 3rd wheel like roasted potatoes, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, mashed turnips, rice pilaf...or stuffed into a submarine-style bun as a sandwich. THE WORLD IS YOURS!