Evo Grills at Feast Portland 2013

Feast Portland 2013 kicks-off on Thursday with the Sandwich Invitational. We are so excited to taste 15 of America's top chefs sandwiches at this year's event. 

These photos are of last year's winning sandwich (Maple-glazed pork belly with pickled watermelon slaw) by Naomi Pomeroy of Beast made on the Evo Circular Cooktop. Ten of this year’s competing chefs are cooking their delicious creations on an Evo!

Using Roasting Racks with Your Evo Grill

Evo circular racks offer enhanced cooking on the Evo cook surface. Use to roast, bake, and smoke foods by allowing heat to circulate freely around the item. Racks can also be utilized to decelerate cooking and thus be used as a holding station. Comes in set of 2 sizes: 10 inches and 15 inches approximately. Each rack has legs, allowing 3 height levels. Dishwasher safe.

Cooking Covers for Your Evo Grill

Evo stainless steel covers offer enhanced cooking on the Evo cook surface through additional techniques and compartmentalized cooking. Use to steam, roast, bake, and smoke foods on a portion of the cook surface while preparing other foods around it.  Cooking covers help to accelerate cooking.

Comes in set of 3 sizes: 3 quart (9 inch), 5 quart (10.5 inch) and 8 quart (12 inch). Lids have heat resistant knob. Dishwasher safe.

10 oz Can of Sheila Shine Stainless Steel Cleaner only $10

Hurry, while supplies last!!! A 10 oz can of Sheila Shine stainless steel cleaner is ONLY $10 (regularly $19.99) in the Evo online store. Besides polishing the steel to a nice luster, Sheila Shine also protects the metal and makes clean-up easier. Removes grease, film, watermarks, finger-marks, and covers scratches. http://www.evoamerica.com/store/cleaning-supplies

Yakisoba on the Evo Grill

Yakisoba is quick and healthy meal for lunch or dinner and so easy to make on your Evo Grill.  You can find the recipe here.

Watch Chef Adam cooking Yakisoba on the Evo:

Evo Built-in Affinity 25E Featured in the 2013 Evansville, Indiana Parade of Homes

The Evo built-in Affinity 25E is featured in the 2013 Evansville, Indiana Parade of Homes. This kitchen is set-up for social cooking!  Learn more about the Evo Affinity 25E here.

Evo Grill Recipe - Tequila Lime Shrimp Skewers & Bay Scallops with a Balsamic Reduction

A delectable dinner can be ready in minutes on the Evo with these easy recipes for Tequila Lime Shrimp Skewers and Bay Scallops with a Balsamic Reduction.

 TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP SKEWERS:
Mix equal parts salt, chili powder, cilantro, lime zest, garlic powder, and onion powder and rub on shrimp. Place the shrimp on skewers and grill on the Evo cooktop for 2 ½ minutes, turn skewers and grill for 2 more minutes.

BAY SCALLOPS WITH A BALSAMIC REDUCTION:
Season scallops with salt and pepper, sear for 2 ½ minutes on the Evo cooktop, turn scallops and sear for 2 more minutes. Serve with a balsamic reduction.

Balsamic Reduction
1 ½ cups balsamic vinegar
¼ cup of brown sugar
Bring vinegar to a boil, turn down the heat and let it simmer. When it reduces halfway, add brown sugar. Simmer some more until it becomes syrupy and sticks to the back of a wooden spoon. As it cools it will thicken up.

Remodeling Magazine Features the Evo Outdoor Grill on its Website

Remodeling Magazine featured the Evo grill on its summary of new products at the 2013 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in New Orleans: http://www.remodeling.hw.net/kitchen/new-products-from-kbis-2013.aspx.

“Gather Round the Grill - The unique Evo grill gets everyone involved in the fun of outdoor entertainment. Install the grill at the end of a peninsula or island and let friends and family gather 'round. The surface is suitable for direct cooking, or for use with pots and pans. A domed cover protects Evo from the elements.”

More Outdoor Kitchen Designs Featuring the Evo Affinity 30G Built-in Grill

The Evo Affinity 30G  Circular Cooktop is an ideal solution for creating a social cooking space with any outdoor kitchen.

Make a Seafood Feast on Your Evo Grill

This seafood feast of fresh lobster and crab legs was made on the Evo Professional Wheeled Cart. The Evo Circular Cooktop is so versatile you can grill, saute, steam, roast, smoke, sear, toast, bake, simmer and even boil.

Boiling is great for certain foods like pasta / rice and shellfish. Evo has the capability of of boiling water while simultaneously preparing other parts of the meal on the cooktop. The portability also allows  you take the Evo to the beach for a traditional lobster or crab boil.

This recipe for Tuna Cakes with Lemon Salsa by Sam the Cooking Guy would be perfect for the Evo Grill

Original Recipe: http://www.thecookingguy.com/cookbook/recipe.php?id=662.

Tuna Cakes with Lemon Salsa

Makes about twelve 2" cakes

Think crab cake - but with canned tuna.

Ingredients

CAKES:

12 ounces canned tuna, drained

1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper

Juice of half a lemon

LEMON SALSA:

3 lemons peeled, seeded and diced small

1/4 cup red onion, diced

1/4 cup cucumber, peeled and diced small

1 red jalapeno, diced tiny

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps

In a large bowl combine all ingredients for the tuna cakes. Shape into 12 cakes and cook in a medium hot pan wit olive oil until brown and crispy on both sides.

While they cook, mix ingredients for salsa. Serve on a plate with extra yogurt or sour cream and some salsa.

Nothing beats homemade tortillas on the Evo Grill

Fresh tortillas are easy and delicious!

# of Servings: 6 - 10" Tortillas

Ingredients

2 cups        flour, "all purpose"

1-1/2 tsp.   salt

3 tbsp.        lard

1/2 cup       water, warm

Place the flour, lard and salt into a food processor.  Using the blade attachment, pulse the flour and lard until it has the consistency of cornmeal.  Slowly add the water, pulsing after each addition.  Remove the dough from the food processor and portion into six individual balls.  Cover the dough balls with a damp cloth and allow them to rest for fifteen minutes.  On a floured surface roll each ball of dough into a ten-inch circle.  Heat the Evo to medium temperature and lightly oil the cook-surface with canola oil.  Lightly brown both sides of each tortilla, about two minutes per side. Cover the finished tortillas with a lightly moistened towel and keep them warm until you serve them.

Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe for Your Evo Grill

Recipe for Cedar Plank Salmon

No need to soak the plank, just set the salmon on the plank and place directly on the Evo cook surface, it is that simple!

Ingredients

1 cedar plank, 1/2' thick x 8" wide x 18-24" long

1 fresh salmon filet, deboned, skin-on

2 tbsp olive oil

3-4 sprigs fresh dill, chopped

2 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp ground pepper

Directions

Place the cedar plank on the Evo cook surface and adjust both burners to medium.  Oil the flesh side of salmon and top it with whole sprigs of fresh dill and season with salt and pepper.  Place the salmon onto the cedar plank once it begins to smoke. Cover the cook surface with the Evo grill lid.  The salmon will roast and smoke under the lid, so do not disturb the cooking process.  Allow the salmon to cook for about 20 minutes and then check for doneness.  Continue to cook if necessary. Serve immediately.

Banh Mi Vietnamese–style Baguette Sandwiches on the Evo Grill

Chef Adam made Banh Mi Vietnamese–style baguette sandwiches today! First he grilled the beef and salmon on the Evo Circular Cooktop. Then we built our Banh Mi sandwich using fresh cilantro, julienne carrots, julienne cucumbers, sliced jalapeños and Adam’s Sweet Chili Sauce(recipe below).

Ingredients for Adam’s Sweet Chili Sauce: 
6 Tbs sweet chili sauce
2 Tbs fish sauce
1 Tbs rice wine vinegar
Juice of ½ lime

Outdoor Kitchen with Evo Circular Cooktop - Designed by The Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchen Collection

Cabinetry designed by The Brown Jordan® Outdoor Kitchen Collection with an Evo Affinity 30G installed. Beautiful!

Houzz is a Great Resource for Design Inspiration

If you are remodeling in the near future or if you love home improvement, interior decorating and landscape design, then you must check out the website Houzz.  You can use Houzz to find a design professional or inspiration for your DIY projects.

Houzz includes over 1 million photographs of spaces (indoor and outdoor) and products.  When you find something that you like you can save it in your Ideabook.  Now all of your project ideas are stored in one convenient place. 

Yes, you can find Evo Circular Cooktops on Houzz to include in your outdoor and indoor kitchen Ideabooks! 

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Curtis Stone's Cookbook "What's for Dinner?" - Curtis Cooking on His Evo Grill

The Evo Circular Cooktop made it into Curtis Stone's new cookbook "What's For Dinner?"!!! 

In this photo Curtis is making his recipe for Grilled Shrimp and Asparagus with Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette. 

This recipe is not only made with just five ingredients  it just takes 15 minutes start to finish!

The Evo Grill is Ideal for Tailgating, Camping and RVing!

The Evo Circular Cooktop is ideal for cookouts at home or on the road events including tailgating, camping, fishing, hunting and RVing!

With the wonderful aroma and visuals of fresh prepared food, the Evo Flattop offers a sensational way to cook and entertain outdoors. Evo invites participation and conversation as much as it does creativity. This round, flattop cooking station can serve the most delicate to the most demanding foods from a single platform that heightens the culinary experience right in front of your guests. The Evo grill creates a social cooking space on your backyard patio or at cooking events away from home. 

Evo offers 7 distinct products for the home chef. These models include wheeled carts for maneuvering around the backyard deck or patio, portable tabletops for taking your grill anywhere, and a built-in cooktops for outdoor kitchens.The Evo Circular Cooktop comes standard with a black oil-seasoned steel cook surface popular with professional chefs.

Easy Operation, Easy Maintenance, Easy Cleanup

• Cooking techniques: sauté, braise, flattop (plancha) grilling, pan fry, roast, poach, steam, toast.

• Cook surface is extremely durable and easy to clean.

• Stainless steel burners are protected against spill overs.

• Stainless steel drip pan surrounds cook surface with side mounted spill collection tray.

Lunch at Verde Cocina - Made on the Evo Grill

The Portland Farmer's Market at Portland State University is now open for the 2013 season. Fresh products available for purchase included kale, carrots, potatoes onions, mushrooms, honey and pasta.

The best part of the trip was the delicious lunch at Verde Cocina - cheese quesadilla with homemade tortillas and fresh vegetables made on the Evo grill!

Video: Evo for the Professional Chef

See how Evo cooks high quality food.  Add live-action cooking to your service with Evo.

Evo Featured in ARCHITECTURE DIGEST Very Best

The Evo Affinity 30G is featured in The Very Best from the Architectural Digest Home Design Show  for outdoor living.

Grilled Watermelon and Tomato Salad Recipe

Ingredients

4 slices 3/4inch thick watermelon

4 whole ripe heirloom tomatoes, mixed colors

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

4 teaspoons aged balsamic vinegar

8 small leaves fresh opal basil

8 small leaves fresh green basil

2 tablespoons feta or goat cheese

pinch of Kosher salt

pinch of fresh ground pepper

Himalayan Sea Salt, to garnish

Directions

Prepare your Evo grill outdoors or indoors for direct grilling over high heat.

Using a 3-1/2 inch cookie cutter, cut the watermelon flesh out of the slices into four rounds. Place directly on the Evo cook surface. Grill on one side only, until seared, and the melon emits a slightly caramelized aroma, about 2 minutes. Transfer rounds, seared sides up, to a platter.

Cut tomatoes into batons with an apple corer, or slice into wedges, cubes or slabs. Place the tomato batons, wedges or cubes in a large bowl and toss gently with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season to taste with kosher salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

Place a watermelon round, seared side up, in the center of each of four appetizer plates. Top each with an equal portion of tomatoes. Drizzle each salad with remaining olive oil, and top each with 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar and a sprinkle of feta or goat cheese. Garnish with opal basil and green basil and a few grains of preferred salt, and serve.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with flatbread or crostini. Pair with Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris or a dry Gewürztraminer.

# of Servings: 4 appetizer servings

Outdoor Kitchen Designed Around the Evo

Party around the Evo!  See more outdoor kitchens with Evo installations here.

3 Easy Steps to Clean your Evo Circular Cooktop

Chef Curtis Stone rockin' the Evo at the South Beach Wine and Food Fest!

Outdoor Kitchens with Evo Circular Cooktops - Affinity 30G

Evo Circular Cooktops: distictive design, endless menu possibilities and unforgettable gatherings!