MaryBeth and Colin Smith, local business owners of Roundabout Catering, Smith and River, Tannenbaum Events Center and The Meadows events venue, have announced the acquisition of Franco Baking Company. For more than 50 years, Franco Baking Company has been producing freshly baked bread at its facility in Sparks, Nevada. With…
Chef Colin cooks chicken, beef and salmon skewers with a Moroccan spice rub on the grill with Bill Frankmore on Fox 11 Reno. Add Tandoori spices (e.g. garam masala, garlic, ginger, onion, cayenne pepper or cardamom) or Moroccan Spice Blend to your meat. Alternate your favorite vegetables such as bell peppers
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Berries are getting to be bountiful this time of year. Simple ideas using berries for the season can be easy, delicious and relatively healthy. Here are a few recipe ideas: Take vanilla yogurt and put a little honey in it. Add your berries, such as raspberries, strawberries and blueberries, and
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Make and enjoy this yummy recipe from our pastry chef, Camille Malmquist. Key Lime Tart For the crust: The volume measurements are approximate, but the weights are sure to work. If you don’t already have one, a kitchen scale is an invaluable tool. 75 g (5.5 Tbsp.) cold unsalted
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For a light dinner, enjoy this easy, freshly prepared dish. This panzanella salad consists of asparagus, bell peppers, zucchini, grilled tomatoes and a little bit of arugula with the panzanella. Grill the veggies. Add fresh basil leaves, Italian parsley, shredded parmesan and roasted chicken, and you’re ready to enjoy!
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This is a sure to be a summer favorite – Steak, arugula & truffle potatoes It sounds intimidating, but it is not! According to Chef Colin, you just need the right ingredients. Chef Colin likes a hangar steak because it of its rich, robust flavor. It is also not as
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Chef Ricky knows his way around a grill, and writing a good recipe! As the weather warms up and the days get longer, enjoy this delicious salmon on the grill. Warm weather means it’s time to break out the barbecue. You don’t have to wait until summer to grill; you
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This is possibly the most important “national days” that you need to know about! National burrito day! Guess who knows a thing or two about that – Chef Colin Smith. Some hints on making a great burrito: Use a really good tortilla. Heat the tortilla, as it will soften. We
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Camille Malmquist, pastry chef at Roundabout Grill, shows us how to make a simple recipe for Berry Jam Scones. You can make the dough ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator or freezer. This is a biscuit type dough, where you start with a little bit of grated
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If you’re looking for a new way to prepare your Corned Beef & Cabbage this year, Chef Colin has got some ideas. For Saint Patrick’s Day, you can buy corned beef packaged right at the store. Put it in a pot of water on a slow simmer for about 3
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