Receta Tomato and Mozzarella Skewers, Cat Cora and Game Changer # 48
Today we are featuring Cat Cora.
Cat Cora is a Greek American Chef. She is most notably known as her role as a Iron Chef on Food Network.
She was born in Jackson Mississippi and raised by Greek parents.
After high school, she attended the University of Southern Mississippi. She received her Bachelor of Science in exercise physiology and Biology. She then enrolled at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park New York.
Cora's cooking style is influenced by many chefs none more than her grandmother Alma.
She owns two restaurants, Cat Cora located at Terminal Two in the San Francisco Airport. Her other restaurant is Cat Cora's Kitchen located in Terminal E of the Bush International Airport.
She is currently developing The Cat Cora Show, a talk show all about food and wine.
Cora, a lesbian lives in Santa Monica California with her partner Jennifer. She has four sons, Zoran, Caje, Thatcher and Nash.
Today I decided to make her Tomato and Mozzarella skewers.
- Tomato and Mozzarella Skewers
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 celery hearts ( 3 tablespoons finely diced)
- 32 Fresh Mozzarella Bocconcini
- 32 Cherry Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Bloody Mary Mix
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 32 Large basil leaves
wooden toothpicks
Directions
In a medium bowl whisk together all the ingredients. Refrigerate until you serve.
When ready to serve, thread the mozzarella, tomatoes and basil leaves on wooden skewers. Serve cold or at room temperature.
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