# Jet Settin' Negroni **Chef:** Yamini **Cookbook:** "Crook to Cook" **Potluck Date:** August 24, 2024 --- ## Recipe Negroni Nah, it ain’t no Peroni; it’s a Negroni. This Italian cocktail will leave you feeling so good, you’ll swear you’re fly enough to be a Milan fashion model or somethin’. Yeah, that vermouth in the mix will have you feeling real silky smooth. Just know your limits, ‘cause too many of these will have you going from runway ready to certified sloppy! SERVES 1 INGREDIENTS 1 oz [30 ml] gin (Tanqueray, preferably) 1 oz [30 ml] Campari 1 oz [30 ml] sweet vermouth Orange peel, for garnishing 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Stir. 2. Fill a rocks glass with ice. Strain the Negroni into the glass. Add the orange peel and serve immediately. From Crook to Cook GAME DAY: TIME FOR FOOTBALL Beats and Bites I’m competitive when it comes to game day. As far as I’m concerned, winnin’ ain’t everything—it’s the only thing. I started this playlist with my man Khaled’s anthem, “ALL I DO IS WIN.” I just so happened to drop a cold verse on that one. From there, I’m keeping the energy high with those real triumphant tracks, like “WE WILL ROCK YOU.” I had to close it out with the classic “EYE OF THE TIGER,” although "EYE OF THA DOGG" would be a better title . . . ~ 1 ~ All I Do Is Win DJ KHALED ~ 2 ~ Black & Yellow WIZ KHALIFA ~ 3 ~ Beat Up On Yo Pads SNOOP DOGG ~ 4 ~ Welcome To The Jungle GUNS N ROSES ~ 5 ~ We Will Rock You QUEEN ~ 6 ~ Let’s Get It Started THE BLACK EYED PEAS ~ 7 ~ Whoomp! (There It is) TAG TEAM ~ 8 ~ Make ’Em Say Uhh! MASTER P ~ 9 ~ Forever DRAKE ~ 10 ~ Eye of the tiger SURVIVOR From Crook to Cook That Thang Singapore Sling The city, the country, the island. It’s all Singapore. One of the few places on God’s green earth that Tha Dogg has yet to roam. I’ma scratch it off my bucket list one day. But in the meantime, in-between time, why don’t you and me take a trip to the corner store and we’ll get this thang crackin’ right now. SERVES 1 INGREDIENTS 3 oz [90 ml] pineapple juice 1 oz [30 ml] gin (Tanqueray, preferably) 1/2 oz [15 ml] Cointreau 1/4 oz [7 ml] freshly squeezed lime juice 1/4 oz [7 ml] grenadine Club soda, for topping 1. Chill a Collins glass 2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the pineapple juice, gin, Cointreau, lime juice, and grenadine. Cover the shaker and shake well for 30 seconds. 3. Strain into the chilled Collins glass and top with club soda. Serve immediately. From Crook to Cook MENU Squad Up Chili Cheese Fries Suited and Booted Loaded Nachos Hot Like a Skillet Pizza Gimme S’mores Pie From Crook to Cook The Last Meal Shrimp Alfredo Spaghetti de la Hood Mack and Cheese Tha Next Level Salmon Down Under Lobster Thermidor Yardie Yardbird Get Tha Chip Fried Chicken Wings OG Chicken and Waffles Faux-tisserie Chicken with Vegetables Orange (but really kinda burgundy) Chicken with White Rice Pork Chop Shop with Sweet Potato Mash and Spinach Tha Soft Touch Tacos Seared Filet Mignon Baby Got Back Ribs Dirty South Gumbo From Crook to Cook Biography Snoop Dogg is an entertainment icon who has reigned for more than two decades as an unparalleled force. He has raised the bar as an entertainer, paving the way for many artists and is recognized as a global innovator. Snoop Dogg is at the forefront of popular culture with his award-winning music, film and TV roles—both in front and behind the camera—as well as his entrepreneurial ventures and philanthropic efforts. Snoop Dogg defines entertainment and hip-hop history. Snoop Dogg was born and raised in Long Beach, California. His mother gave him the nickname Snoop because she thought he looked like one of the characters in the Peanuts cartoon. After graduating from high school, Snoop started making music along with his cousin, Nate Dogg, and friend, Warren G, and then began working with the legendary Dr. Dre. Throughout his music career, Snoop has set records with #1 albums and songs on the Billboard charts, including: His debut album, Doggystyle and songs “Gin & Juice,” “Who Am I? (What’s My Name?),” “Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang,” “Next Episode,” “Beautiful,” “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” “Signs,” “Sensual Seduction,” “I Wanna Rock," and "Young, Wild and Free." Released in 2018, Snoop Dogg’s Gospel album, Bible Of Love, stayed #1 on the Billboard charts for seven weeks. With deep roots in the community, Snoop can be found spending his time coaching kids in The Snoop Youth Football League, a nonprofit organization he founded in 2005 to provide the opportunity for inner-city children to participate in youth football, and supporting various global charities. Known for his smooth and charismatic personality, Snoop Dogg is also an Emmynominated host of VH1’s Martha & Snoop Potluck Dinner and the host of TBS’s Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker’s Wild. Snoop positioned himself as a savvy and forward-thinking leader in the cannabis space. In late 2015, Snoop founded MERRY JANE, a media platform which sits at the crossroads of pop culture, business, politics, health, and the new generation of normalized, sophisticated cannabis culture for all. He also launched his very own cannabis product line of edibles and flowers, “Leafs by Snoop." With a passion that spans categories, Snoop truly is one of the most versatile artists the world has ever seen. Snoop Dogg has been married to his high school sweetheart, Shante Broadus, for more than 20 years. They have three beautiful children: sons Corde Broadus and Cordell Broadus, and daughter Cori Broadus. Their family resides in Los Angeles, California. From Crook to Cook Dirty South Gumbo Now the secret to some good gumbo is throwing in a little of this and just the right amount of that. If you can’t find one of these ingredients, don’t be afraid to throw in a little improvisation—freestyle off the top with it. When you think something that mixed just right, look no further than Tha Dogg. Whether I’m gangsta’d out, smooth talking the ladies, inspirizing the kids as Coach Snoop, giving out dough on my very own game show, or cavorting with Ms. Martha, I make it look so tasty don’t I? So take notes and get that pot popping with a whole lotta that good, good. Cuz if it tastes good to ya, it must be good for ya. SERVES 6 TO 8 INGREDIENTS: 4 lb [1.8 kg] boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 Tbsp Creole seasoning 2 tsp salt 1 cup [240 ml] vegetable oil 1 cup [140 g] all-purpose flour 1 large yellow onion, chopped 2 red bell peppers, chopped 4 celery stalks, roughly chopped 4 garlic cloves, peeled 8 cups [2 L] chicken stock 11/2 lb [680 g] kielbasa or andouille sausage, sliced into thin rounds 2 bay leaves 1/3 cup [15 g] finely minced fresh parsley leaves 1 bunch scallions sliced, plus more for serving 1/4 cup [60 ml] Louisiana hot sauce, plus more for serving Cooked white rice, for serving 1. Season the chicken with the Creole seasoning and 1 tsp of salt. Set aside and let come to room temperature. 2. In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, warm 2 Tbsp of vegetable oil. Working in batches so as not to crowd the pan, add the chicken to the pot. Sear for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown all over. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate. 3. Adjust the heat under the pot to medium-low. Add the remaining vegetable oil to the Dutch oven and let warm for several minutes. 4. Whisk in the flour until thoroughly combined to form a roux. Cook the roux for 25 to 30 minutes, whisking frequently, until dark brown. It is very important that you do not let the roux burn or stick to the bottom of the pot; it will ruin the gumbo’s flavor (and that would be a shame). 5. While the roux cooks, in a food processor, combine the onion, red bell peppers, celery, and garlic. Pulse until very finely minced. 6. When the roux is dark brown, add the vegetable mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the mixture is very thick. Stir in the chicken stock. R --- *Downloaded from BCBCBath Cookbook Club* *https://bcbcbath.com*