ERNESTOuchimura

“Music inspires me to use ingredients, as a musician would use musical notes. A musician has a few notes they can use to create complex beautiful music and as a chef, I’m inspired to take a similar approach when creating new dishes”

—Ernesto Uchimura

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PRESENTS THIS WEEK’S RECIPES:

• PIMENTO CHEESE
• KIMCHI KALE “CAESAR” SALAD WITH CHICKEN
• COLD BREWED COFFEE PARFAIT

PIMENTO CHEESE

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

• 3 ounces small diced roasted green poblano chile
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 ounce shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 teaspoons finely shredded Parmesan
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard, such as French’s
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 bunch of thinly sliced scallions (green ends only)
• 2 green olives, finely diced

PROCEDURE

1. Blend poblano chile, cream cheese, Cheddar, Parmesan, Worcestershire, yellow mustard, smoked salt, and cayenne pepper in a food processor.
2. Finish by stirring in by hand the scallions and olives.
3. Adjust seasoning and spiciness to desired consistency.
4. Serve with shaved aged ham like a country ham and choice of crackers or chips.

KIMCHI KALE “CAESAR” SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

• 1 head romaine lettuce, cleaned
• 3 handfuls baby kale (the equivalent to the amount of romaine)
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
• 1/2 cup croutons
• 10 ounces of grilled chicken, shredded
• 1 pint any pre-made Caesar dressing
• 1 cup kimchi

PROCEDURE

1. In a food processor purée kimchi and Caesar dressing until smooth. Store and chill.
2. Toss romaine and kale with just enough dressing to coat the lettuce.
3. Garnish with parmesan cheese, croutons and chicken.

COLD BREWED COFFEE PARFAIT

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

• 8 ounces vanilla pudding
• 4 ounces cold brewed coffee
• 2 ounces honey
• 4 crushed espresso biscotti (almond or chocolate biscotti also work)

PROCEDURE

1. Mix cold brewed coffee with honey.
2. In a 16-ounce cup, layer the ingredients. Start with pudding, then coffee, pudding, and then biscotti till the cup is full.
3. Serve right away.

HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR TICKETS TO THE BOWL? DON’T MISS:

Tchaikovsky with Bronfman

Tuesday, July 15 at 8:00pm

In a rare visit to the Hollywood Bowl for both artists, virtuosic pianist Yefim Bronfman performs one of his signature pieces with his frequent collaborator, the LA Phil’s Conductor Laureate, Esa-Pekka Salonen.

[for tickets]

Boz Scaggs, Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin, Eliane Elias

Wednesday, July 16 at 8:00pm

Great blue-eyed soulster Boz Scaggs brings all his hits, plus smooth rhythm-and-blues tracks from his new release Memphis. Musical friends Ritenour and Grusin promise eclectic tastes, flawless technique and cool refinement. Elias plays her captivating fusion of Bill Evans-influenced jazz and Brazilian grooves.

[for tickets]

Russian Greats with Yuja Wang

Thursday, July 17 at 8:00pm

In an evening of firsts, the astonishingly talented Yuja Wang plays the first piano concertos of both Shostakovich and Prokofiev for the first time in a single evening. Esa-Pekka Salonen takes the theme further with the first symphonies of both composers.

[for tickets]

Dreamworks Animation in Concert – Celebrating 20 Years

Friday, July 18 at 8:00pm

Saturday, July 19 at 8:00pm

From Shrek and How to Train Your Dragon to Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda, DreamWorks Animation’s great stories and beloved characters inspire and delight audiences of all ages. The Bowl celebrates the studio’s 20th anniversary in an evening of visually stunning film highlights on the Bowl’s giant screen, with their memorable scores performed live. Jack Black hosts.

[for FRIDAY tickets]

[for SATURDAY tickets]

Reggae Night X111: Jimmy Cliff

Sunday, July 20 at 7:00pm

Reggae legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jimmy Cliff returns to the Bowl with his soulful roots reggae and hits “Many Rivers to Cross,” “The Harder They Come” and “Wild World.”

[for tickets]

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