We Create, do You?

Tune-in and DVR George Hirsch Lifestyle on Create beginning Tuesday, October 14th. You will be inspired with flavorful recipes and also by the most passionate people who craft each and everyday. I am so proud to share my friends with you. 

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My friends are artists, artisan crafters, bakers, builders, butchers, cheese makers, cheese mongers, chefs, crafters, craft-brewers, designers, farmers, fisherman, grillers & smokers, pastry chefs, pickers, small batch beverage makers, sommeliers, vintners, plus aspiring young growers!

Join me and my friends as we premiere on Create, Tuesday’s & Thursday’s & Create together. You’ll get inspired too!

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Road to Burger Bash NYCWFF

I'm very excited to announce that I have teamed up with Martins Famous Pastry to grill up almost 2000 burgers + sides for the NYCWFF 7th annual Burger Bash presented by Pat LaFrieda Meats hosted by Rachael Ray. My top-secret burger will be revealed on October 17th. My tasting panel, sworn to secrecy, had an opportunity for first bites on a new fun spin of America's favorite grilled meat sandwiched between a soft potato bun. Delighted to report that they ate every bite with smiles on their faces, giving big thumbs up all around!

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Chef George Hirsch Secret Burger for 7th Annual Burger Bash Meanwhile, there's no need to wait until October 17th to light up the grill with one of my other winning burgers.

Chef George Hirsch Ultimate Turkey Burger

George’s Ultimate Turkey Burger

Recipe By Chef George Hirsch | Makes 6-8 burgers 

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2 pounds lean ground turkey

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

2 Tablespoons bbq sauce

1/4 cup finely chopped mushrooms

2 jalapeño peppers, grilled for about 3 minutes, seeded and chopped

1 Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Accompaniments: potato rolls, lettuce, sliced tomato and cranberry relish

In a 2-quart mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix with a fork, taking care not to overwork the meat. Divide into 6 or 8 equal portions and form into 3/4 inch thick patties. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Place the burgers on a hot grill and cook about 4 inches from the heat source for 2 minutes per side, turning once. Lower the heat slightly and cook for another 7 or 8 minutes, or until done. 

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Ecosystem Engineers aka Oyster

Historically in the 19th century oysters aka “ecosystem engineers” were abundant and the food of working-class people, with NY Harbor the world’s supplier of millions of bivalves in the harbor on any given day. Then they disappeared; oysters in LI waters took a dive in 1992 due to MSX. Ecologically, they keep our shores clean by filtering phytoplankton. And the socioeconomic significance, a mainstay to the positive impact of the L.I. fishing industry—bagging upwards of 118K bushels until ’92. As passionate as fans are of their hometown NFL team, for culinary fans, oysters are an endless slurp of pleasure as they cheer on their local Briney delicacy. Plus, where would chefs be without oysters on the menu? I cannot imagine what Antoine's of New Orleans the creator of Oysters Rockefeller would have done without serving four million oysters since they began serving this dish in 1899 as a substitute for the lack of snails...I guess snails are another cover? 

Even if you pass when the oysters are served you can see the importance they play in our daily life. I am delighted Edible East End has considered a homage to the importance of this mollusk!

George Hirsch Cooks at Nonprofit Restaurant; Will Emcee at Sunday Dinner

Read more at Edible East End

Chef George signs plate to hang alongside tributes to Bill Clinton, Tom Colicchio and Maria BataliStar of our High Summer issue George Hirsch, was cooking during lunch service last Sunday at JBJ Soul Kitchen in Monmouth, N.J. The restaurant is unique because it is a nonprofit and only takes donations for payment. If you can’t pay, you have the opportunity to work for your dinner...

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George will also be the emcee of the first S.E.E.D. fundraiser, organized by the Americal Culinary Federation’s Eastern Long Island Chapter. The event is Sunday at the Westhampton Country Club. The food and wine will all come from local producers. Tickets are here.