About the Host
A New Jersey native, and Oxford philosophy major, Chef Jason Marcus earned his culinary stripes in the top fine dining establishments of New York – Eleven Madison Park and Le Bernardin – before relocating to Williamsburg, Brooklyn in 2010 (way before it became the cool thing to do) and striking out on his own with Traif. Fast forward to today, and Traif is still thriving as one of Brooklyn's most-beloved eateries (and so is the other restaurant he opened right down the street from Traif a few years later, XIXA). While the menus at Traif and XIXA differ, with XIXA drawing inspiration from Mexican cuisine and Traif celebrating pork, shellfish, and all "unkosher" foods, both restaurants put Chef Marcus's incredibly creative culinary mind on full display. Did we mention that he's also been a contestant on Food Network's "Chopped"?!?
About the Event
Chef Marcus welcomed us into his home kitchen (via livestream), and taught us how to cook a multi-course globally-inspired meal showcasing a few of his favorite signature dishes (see full menu below). And, as is always the case at our events, he took plenty of questions from attendees while he cooked and participated in an extended Q&A to close out the night!
Appetizer: Spring Caprese Salad
Entrée: Strawberry-Cinnamon Baby Back Ribs
Dessert: Drop Biscuit Strawberry Cobbler
- What does my ticket get me?
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In addition to unlimited viewing access to the recording of this event, you’ll receive the companion Recipe Book (which includes detailed step-by-step cooking instructions and kitchen equipment needed to make each dish, as well as the complete grocery list) so you can cook the meal along with Chef Marcus as often as you’d like!
- How long does this event take?
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From start to finish, this event runs for 1hr 41 min. – 1hr 12 min. of cooking and 29 min. of additional Q&A at the end.
- What will the yield be?
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2 servings of each dish.
- What kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils will be used?
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- Stock pot
- Medium saucepan
- Medium sauté pan or baking pan
- Baking sheet
- Blender or food processor
- Sharp knife & cutting board
- Measuring cups & spoons
- 2 medium bowls
- Small bowls for ingredients
- Tongs
- Pastry brush (optional)
- Small container with lid (optional)
- What ingredients will be needed?
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In addition to the following kitchen staples – all-purpose flour, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, honey, and kosher salt – Chef Marcus used the ingredients listed below:
- Almond extract (optional)
- Baby back pork ribs
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Basil or mint
- Chili flakes
- Dark chile powder
- Fresh mozzarella
- Garlic
- Ground ginger
- Lemons
- Liquid smoke (optional)
- Scallion
- Serrano or jalapeño peppers (optional)
- Sour cream
- Soy sauce
- Strawberries
- Unsalted butter
- Vanilla extract (optional)
