In celebration of father’s day weekend I bring to you Dad-hood recipes, featuring some of One Life Kitchen (OLK) guests and staff who happen to also be really awesome dads. Creating a connection to the kitchen, I thought it be cool to not only share some of their dad moments/advice through a recipe format but also find out from the OLK “dad team” what their favorite food and drink recipe recommendation would be this Father’s Day.
RECIPE DEVELOPER: DR. DAVE CROSSON
Ingredients:
IN THE KITCHEN: Your perfect dinner would include what ingredient(s)? My wife and kids with a simple recipe
IN THE OFFICE: What is a key ingredient you believe is necessary to building a successful career? Be willing to work hard for what you want
IN THE HOME: What is the one ingredient (aka) character trait you hope your kids see in you, that you would want them to also live out in their own life? Be firm, but fair
Time:
IN THE KITCHEN: The heart of the home is the kitchen – what makes you enjoy spending time in yours? The people in the kitchen…my family
IN THE OFFICE: The time of the day you tend to be most productive? No question the early morning hours
IN THE HOME: Share with us one of the ways in which you enjoy spending time with your child(ren). Coaching their sports teams, traveling, nerf battles
Instructions:
Mixing Kitchen, Office and Home together, share one belief or truth that has enabled you to really live out your best One Life. Work hard, be nice, laugh a lot
MEET DR. DAVID CROSSON: Dr. David Crosson, or Dr. Dave as patients call him, is one of the expert chiropractors at ChiroFit who provides care to people of all ages in Barrington, Illinois. He strives to improve the well-being of everyone he has a chance to meet.
Dr. Crosson contributes his time and chiropractic knowledge to humanitarian efforts in places as far away as Vietnam. He’s also involved with local charitable foundations, including the Northern Illinois Food Bank. He volunteers his time by providing risk assessment and functional movement screening for local fire, police, and city workers, and speaks to local high school students about health care and preventive wellness.
An avid golfer, Dr. Dave is married with two children and lives in Barrington, IL.
RECIPE DEVELOPER: MR. STEVE WANG
Ingredients:
IN THE KITCHEN: Your perfect dinner would include what ingredient(s)? Conversation, laughing and sharing. After a long day apart at work or school, this is the time to come back together as a family and be in each other’s lives.
IN THE OFFICE: What is a key ingredient you believe is necessary to building a successful career? Perseverance; nothing worthwhile is given to you so you have to work hard and when you hit a wall, it is critical that you NEVER give up.
IN THE HOME: What is the one ingredient (aka) character trait you hope your daughter sees in you, that you would want her to also live out in her own life? Honor: be honest and always do what is right, even if it is hard. Results matter more when they are achieved with the right means.
Time:
IN THE KITCHEN: The heart of the home is the kitchen – what makes you enjoy spending time in yours? Being there with loved ones, whether it is preparing a meal or sharing in a conversation over milk and cookies.
IN THE OFFICE: The time of the day you tend to be most productive? Before standard business hours begin or after they end, as I can focus on tasks rather than replying to emails/calls and other inquiries from my customers.
IN THE HOME: Share with us one of the ways in which you enjoy spending time with your daughter. Playing games whether it is board games or card games. It provides both a venue for conversation as well as a challenge for the mind. Our new favorite game is “Sequence”, strongly recommend it.
Instructions:
Mixing Kitchen, Office and Home together- share one belief or truth that has enabled you to really live out your best One Life. Live in the moment; don’t worry about what happened in the past nor concern yourself with what may happen in the future. Be present today for today’s sake.
MEET STEVE: Steve lives in Barrington and is a single parent to his seven-year-old daughter, Savannah. Professionally, Steve is a director of finance for the 10th largest not-for-profit health care system in the United States. In his free time, Steve is on the Barrington 220 Board of Education, Co-Leader for Girl Scout Troop 310, a Room Parent at Countryside Elementary School, on the Notre Dame Club of Lake County Board of Directors and volunteers for a variety of causes.
THE “PERFECT” FATHER’S DAY DRINK
“PERFECT” Manhattan
RECIPE DEVELOPER: OLK BARTENDER, KEN KUHN
- 2 shots of Blanton’s Bourbon
- 1- half jigger Sweet Vermouth
- 1- half jigger of Dry Vermouth.
- Small dash of Luxardo Cherry juice
- Top with 2 Luxardo Cherry’s
It’s truly perfect!
Ken Kuhn enjoys spending some of his free time serving up drinks here at One Life Kitchen. Ken is married to Carol and they have two adult children – Steve and Rachel.
Chef Sean’s Favorite Summer Meal
Rosticciana – Tuscan Grilled Ribs
Ingredients:
- Large slab of ribs (St Louis style is best) 4-5 Lbs
- 1 tbsp fennel seeds
- 2 sprigs chopped rosemary
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp salt
- 3-4 Lemons cut in half
Instructions:
- Mix fennel seeds, salt, rosemary, and chili flakes. Rub over ribs.
- Roast on the grill for 25 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, or roast in the oven at 400 for 25 minutes.
- Grill lemons cut side down if using a grill.
- Remove when tender and squeeze lemons over meat. Eat at once.
Chef Sean McGuire learned this recipe three years ago while traveling in Italy. It’s one of his favorite summer meals to make. Pair it with a ceasar salad and a slightly chilled glass of wine.
ABOUT CHEF SEAN MCGUIRE: Sean spent many years cooking in San Francisco and California wine country. Sean is a chef and teaching instructor at One Life Kitchen and serves as a private chef in the Barrington area. Sean is married to Shauna and they have two little boys.