By Popular Demand---My First Ever Blog!
Wow...what a great start to 2010! From Super Bowl to South Beach Wine & Food, I have been rockin’ and rollin’ around South Florida!
A high point? Working with a handful of my favorite Food Network stars. Check it out!!
By popular demand--I bring you my first ever blog. Busy as ever, I am fortunate to be able to do what I love and to do it EVERYDAY. This blog is dedicated to those who have watched me grow over the past five years and who will continue to support me on my journey.
Who is Brian Aaron? Let’s find out. Here, I will share with you the man behind the food and the occasional pair of safety goggles. You can expect recipes and culinary insights, news of recent accomplishments and accolades, and information on upcoming appearances and events.
There is nowhere else to be this upcoming Saturday then at the 6th Annual NBC6/Telemundo 51 Health & Fitness Expo (its free)!! The heat index will be off the charts as I team up with local celebrity Mariana Rodriguez (Telemundo 51 Acceso Total) for a cook-off against Roxanne Vargas from NBC6 and Chef Adrianne Calvoa.
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If you like Iron Chef, you can’t miss this! The battle kicks off at noon at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Be sure to wear red to support our team ES-PAI-SI-LI-SHUS (SPICYLICIOUS). So pumped to meet everyone! Stick around to grab a picture with us after the battle.
Oh, and If you haven’t caught a segment already, watch for my various cooking demos on Telemundo51 and The Beach Channel.
Just when you thought it couldn’t be done--we do it! Every appearance will feature a different cooking demonstration and recipe, from science infused cocktails like Watermelon Margaritas to traditional dishes with a twist like Basil Oil Fried Ravioli. Spice it up. Break-away from the expected. Try it for happy hour or do it for dinner!
Thursday’s Recipe: Basil Oil Fried Ravioli Drizzled with Marinara Sauce
Ingredients
Canola oil, for frying
1 handful of fresh basil
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups Italian-style bread crumbs
1 box store-bought cheese ravioli (about 24 ravioli)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 jar store bought marinara sauce, heated, for dipping
Directions
Pour enough oil in basil leaves with steams to a large frying pan add 6 to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees F. When oil is hot discard basil.
While the oil is heating, put the buttermilk and the bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Working in batches, dip ravioli in buttermilk to coat completely. Allow the excess buttermilk to drip back into the bowl. Dredge ravioli in the bread crumbs. Place the ravioli on a baking sheet, and continue with the remaining ravioli.
When the oil is hot, fry the ravioli in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried ravioli to paper towels to drain.
Sprinkle the fried ravioli with Parmesan and fresh basil leaves and serve with a bowl of warmed marinara sauce for dipping.
Has anyone used anything else to flavor frying oil?
Something you missed? Check back here or on my Facebook page for the weekly recipe. If you have any questions about a featured recipe, comments, or suggestions feel free to reach out via Facebook or Twitter.
Until next time, break the mold & keep trying new things!
A high point? Working with a handful of my favorite Food Network stars. Check it out!!
By popular demand--I bring you my first ever blog. Busy as ever, I am fortunate to be able to do what I love and to do it EVERYDAY. This blog is dedicated to those who have watched me grow over the past five years and who will continue to support me on my journey.
Who is Brian Aaron? Let’s find out. Here, I will share with you the man behind the food and the occasional pair of safety goggles. You can expect recipes and culinary insights, news of recent accomplishments and accolades, and information on upcoming appearances and events.
There is nowhere else to be this upcoming Saturday then at the 6th Annual NBC6/Telemundo 51 Health & Fitness Expo (its free)!! The heat index will be off the charts as I team up with local celebrity Mariana Rodriguez (Telemundo 51 Acceso Total) for a cook-off against Roxanne Vargas from NBC6 and Chef Adrianne Calvoa.
.jpg)
If you like Iron Chef, you can’t miss this! The battle kicks off at noon at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Be sure to wear red to support our team ES-PAI-SI-LI-SHUS (SPICYLICIOUS). So pumped to meet everyone! Stick around to grab a picture with us after the battle.
Oh, and If you haven’t caught a segment already, watch for my various cooking demos on Telemundo51 and The Beach Channel.
Just when you thought it couldn’t be done--we do it! Every appearance will feature a different cooking demonstration and recipe, from science infused cocktails like Watermelon Margaritas to traditional dishes with a twist like Basil Oil Fried Ravioli. Spice it up. Break-away from the expected. Try it for happy hour or do it for dinner!
Thursday’s Recipe: Basil Oil Fried Ravioli Drizzled with Marinara Sauce
IngredientsCanola oil, for frying
1 handful of fresh basil
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups Italian-style bread crumbs
1 box store-bought cheese ravioli (about 24 ravioli)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 jar store bought marinara sauce, heated, for dipping
Directions
Pour enough oil in basil leaves with steams to a large frying pan add 6 to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees F. When oil is hot discard basil.
While the oil is heating, put the buttermilk and the bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Working in batches, dip ravioli in buttermilk to coat completely. Allow the excess buttermilk to drip back into the bowl. Dredge ravioli in the bread crumbs. Place the ravioli on a baking sheet, and continue with the remaining ravioli.
When the oil is hot, fry the ravioli in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried ravioli to paper towels to drain.
Sprinkle the fried ravioli with Parmesan and fresh basil leaves and serve with a bowl of warmed marinara sauce for dipping.
Has anyone used anything else to flavor frying oil?
Something you missed? Check back here or on my Facebook page for the weekly recipe. If you have any questions about a featured recipe, comments, or suggestions feel free to reach out via Facebook or Twitter.
Until next time, break the mold & keep trying new things!
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