My favorite chef Denton took first place today in the Joe’s Market Recipe Contest through Ukrops!!!! There were 100 entries from folks throughout the Richmond area and the top 3 finalist were invited to the final judgement. We were able to sample the other 2 finalists dishes: Salmon Packet Joe and Peppered Crostini Crusted Crab Cakes with with Tropical Remoulade Sauce. Denton submitted his Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Spicy Chili Dipping Sauce and Gazpacho Verde. I’ll post the recipe at a later date when Ukrops puts it online.
A panel of 3 judges decided on the winner, one of them being the Executive Chef for all of Ukrops’ stores. After the tasting, the judges gave their commentary on each of the dishes and gave RAVE reviews for Denton’s meal, especially the Gazpacho Verde. He said, “The flavors were so “bright” and everything tasted fresh and of the season.” Afterwards, he told Denton he should look into making this a career. Although Denton is OVERLY modest about all this, we’re very proud of him and look forward to eating more of his food!!
Next stop: Iron Chef, don’t mess.
YES! I’m so excited for you Denton…You are an amazing cook, Ben and I totally enjoyed the dinner you made for us back in May. How exciting! Let me be the first to Congratulate you! Be sure to remember the little people when you open your own place and have a show on the food network. Look out Rachel Ray, there’s a new White Boy in town!
yesth pleasth! can i come over to dinner 4 days ago? way to go den~en! joe’s market looks like it’s a great place to shop…i think i need to move in with you!:)
Congratulations, Denton. You really can do it all! Onward and upward.
Congrats! Have always been a fan of Denton’s food. MMMMM, I smell a trip to virginia to taste me some of that. I love how Denton and Leo are posed by the Poise pads. Nice. Was that cause you were just so excited when he won . . .
Sooooooooooooo awesome. I saw this last night and forgot to leave my comment. You are an amazing cook and we love to eat your food. We are so proud of you. Very cute pictures.
Love, Mom and Dad xoxox
okay that is the COOLEST thing ever! you guys should open a restaurant!! good job denton!!
Way to go Denton!! Can you spread the love to those of us who are recipe-challenged?
vair vair impressive (i’m trying to say “very” in german…did i get it right? or is that french?) anyway, congrats on your cooking debut!
That is so awesome! Maybe you should make it your career.
Congrats! Just reading about it is making me salivate! Does this mean the store will offer this dish? When/how can we try it? You rock! (I know you’re modest and will claim that it was just the rat under your chef’s hat pulling your hair, but we know better!)