![]() ![]() But if you take a little bit of extra time and you plan it in the morning and you can rub your ribs with a nice spice… I love using pressure cookers because instead of taking two hours to braise they braise in 40 minutes. That’s too easy and everyone would do it. So for instance, with ribs you can’t take them out of the package and throw on the BBQ. SM: People don’t want to take the extra steps sometimes. OK!: You said before to get away from the typical burgers and stuff on the grill-so what’s cool these days? Nothing too complicated, and no one wants your mother’s meatloaf. But if you’re going to have some fun and go to the pool or beach or backyard and the food is going to sit there all day long…anything with egg is no good. In a controlled environment where you’re going to picnic and eat right away-then yes. And don’t bring things like potato salad. SM: First of all, don’t show up wasted because that’s not good. OK!: What are the dos and don’ts of being a good guest? The other thing is, if you want to come to the party don’t come empty handed! Contribute something whether it’s a six pack of Mike’s Hard Lemonade or a dip or guacamole. ![]() We live in a society where everyone is such a foodie and everyone knows food so you have to step up your game. Let’s not throw burgers on the grill-let’s mix it up these days. OK!: That sounds like a really fun spin on appetizers for a BBQ. They freeze it and scrape it and put it on oysters. You know how everyone does oyster shooters or what have you? I was like, 'Let’s have oyster margaritas where you can rim the oysters with salt, put a little mignonette, use some of the frozen margarita on top, lime, cilantro and that’s it!' In France there’s a classic dish called granita which is oysters with champagne mixed with sugar. Spike Mendelsohn: Well, today I was having one of those Mike’s frozen margaritas and I just felt like doing a twist on oysters. OK!: First things first-tell us about the recipes you’ve created using the frozen Mike’s Hard Lemonade? Read on for tips, recipes and what’s next for the Top Chef! And yes I got to taste his MHL creations and they are even more delish than you could imagine. I caught up with him at the kick-off event where Spike gave me some summer BBQ tips that everyone from kitchen amateurs to gourmets can use with ease. ![]()
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