Sex & the Kitchen

Sex and the Kitchen is the personal website of San Francisco chef Andrea Froncillo. Andrea celebrates romance and cooking, encouraging you to slow down and enjoy life’s pleasures - from the foods and flavors that surround you…to the lover you embrace.

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We’ve dedicated this issue to a summer spent outside, and we hope it will inspire you to explore…!

Dining outdoors should be as uncomplicated as possible. A simple grill – a grate over a beach fire, or the fancy-schmancy one on your patio – makes it easy to create a fast and delicious meal. Skewers are our favorite method of outdoor cooking – they keep food in one place and eliminate the worry that things will fall through the slats – they’re also easy to transfer to a plate and fun to assemble besides!

Tasty summer skewers

Skewers:
Shrimp or scallops/cherry tomatoes/yellow bell peppers
w/ Ginger Lime Marinade
Steak/Mushrooms/Red onions
w/ Garlic-Rosemary

Marinade
Before you leave home, do any necessary chopping of meat or veggies, then separate into plastic containers with a simple marinade over the top.
While the fire is heating up, assemble the skewers. While they’re grilling, brush the tops with extra marinade.

Remember: don’t marinate seafood for longer than an hour to prevent mushiness; be careful not to leave raw meat in a warm car or hamper.

Experiment: try other veggies on skewers like sweet white onions, Japanese eggplant and zucchini.

Red Onions & Portabello Mushrooms
w/ Balsamic Glaze

Cut red onions into thick, 1/2” rounds. Do not separate the rings before grilling. Clean the mushrooms and trim the end of the cap. Brush onion rounds and mushrooms with balsamic glaze and place on a hot grill. Turn each round once. The edges will turn smooth and shiny and will be tender, but not soft, to the touch.

Remove to a plate and separate into rings. Drizzle with extra balsamic glaze if desired.

Lolliop lamb chdps 7 leeks w/ Stoneground Mustard Sauce

Lolliop Lamb Chops and & Leeks:

1 lb. lolliop (small) lamb chops
2 large leeks
Stoneground Mustard Sauce (see below)

Wash leeks and cut in half. Mix up mustard sauce; brush lamb chops & leeks, then place on a hot grill, basting with extra sauce if desired.
Turn once; cook lamb chops to desired done-ness.

Stoneground Mustard Sauce

3 Tblsp. Stoneground mustard
1/4 c. red wine
1/8 cup olive oil
1 Tblsp. Freshly chopped tarragon
Salt & Pepper to taste

Marinades
Ginger-Lime Marinade Garlic-Rosemary Marinade

Balsamic Glaze
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/8 cup olive oil
Freshly cracked black pepper

S’mores are the ultimate summer sweet. They’re easy to make and so very decadent. Simply thread fat white marshmallows onto a skewer, and roast over the grill or a fire until they get golden brown and puffy. Sandwich the hot marshmallows between graham crackers, and insert a bar of dark semisweet or bittersweet chocolate.

We like Sharffen Berger’s 70% bar. For an extra treat: spread chunky peanut butter on the graham crackers before assembling the s’mores.

Not in the mood for chocolate? take along some fruit, brush it with a mixture of sugar and lemon juice, and place it face down on the grill. Apples, pears, bananas and plums are especially good grilled. Eat the fruit plain or with a scoop of whipped cream or ice cream. Mmmmm….

Music Bencath The Stars

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Dutdoor dining Tips

Comfort: bring a blanket. Or two. If you’re going out at night, consider investing in a blanket with a plastic underside to keep ground moisture away.

Warmth: always pack an extra sweater- wait! What are we thinking?! Forget the sweater and use the goose bumps as an excuse to get super-snuggly with your sweetheart!

Clean: always remember to bring two things with you – a roll of paper towels and a box of moist towelettes, and you’ll be prepared for the inevitable drips and spills. Just keep in mind how sexy it is to lick your date’s fingers. Mmm!

Romance: set the mood by bringing your portable CD player! Check out our list below for suggestions. You might also pack a candle (contained ones are best) or you might just look for the lights in each others’ eyes.

Essential Details: don’t forget to bring the corkscrew, the silverware, and a box of matches.

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