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Last month I had the privilege of attending a cooking class presented by Chef Joe Randall at the PUBLIX Apron's Cooking School. Chef Randall founded his Cooking School in Savannah Georgia in the year 2000. In his home-style kitchen you learn the secrets of authentic Low Country cooking.
Chef Randall, in his 42 years of cooking, has been seen on HGTV, The Food Channel "the Best of Ethnic Eateries" and "The Best of Prix Fixe", Turner South "3-Day Weekend in Savannah", and many national and local television shows. He will tell you that everyone needs to have a little taste of South in their mouth.
It was a great experience to watch him prepare a complete dinner and then enjoy eating the meal and savering the delicious flavors. Next time I'm in Savannah I plan to attend his Cooking School. His web site is www.chefjoerandall.com and his Email is info@chefjoerandall.com. Here is one of his great recipes.
Chef Randall's Fried Green Tomatoes
with Buttermilk Dressing
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Green Tomatoes Ingredients:
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1/4 cup buttermilk.
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1/4 cup milk.
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1 egg beaten.
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1/2 cup cornmeal.
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
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1 teaspoon salt.
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1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper.
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
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3 green tomatoes sliced 1/4 inch thick.
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1 cup peanut oil for frying.
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Directions: |
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In a bowl combine buttermilk, milk, and egg. Mix well.
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In a separate bowl stir together cornmeal, flour, salt, black and cayenne peppers.
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Dip tomato slices in milk and egg mixture, then dredge in cornmeal and flour mixture. Coat well.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat and cook tomato slices 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
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Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
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Serves 6-8 people, depending on their appetites.
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Buttermilk Dressing: |
- In a bowl, combine:
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cloves garlic minced
2 1/4 tablespoons Vidalia onion, or any sweet onion (minced)
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 1/4 teaspoons fresh parsley chopped
3/8 teaspoon salt
3/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- Refrigerate until ready to serve, will keep 2 to 3 days.
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These recipes developed by Chef Joseph G. Randall. All rights reserved. Copyright 01/01/06 Reprinted by permission.
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