Earn Your Stars and Stripes by Serving Up the Perfect WaffleCone Salad With TV Host Chef Jim Coleman and Chef'sChoice(R)

Earn Your Stars and Stripes by Serving Up the Perfect WaffleCone Salad With TV Host Chef Jim Coleman and Chef'sChoice(R)

AVONDALE, Pa., June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Wafflecones aren't just for ice cream anymore...they're the perfect addition for delicious and festive salads guaranteed to enhance any barbeque or gathering. Savory appetizers have become the rage in upscale restaurants and now the home gourmand can serve them up by using a savory wafflecone as an edible serving dish to add creative flavor and flair to favorite salads.

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"Flavors Of America" TV host and cookbook author Chef Jim Coleman and Chef'sChoice(R), leading kitchen appliance manufacturer, have teamed up to serve the perfect treat. A delicious fruit and goat cheese salad enhanced by a garlic and chive wafflecone is sure to delight guests and add a burst of color and flavor to Independence Day celebrations or any other occasion:

Red, White & Blue(berry) Cornucopia by Chef Jim Coleman (Strawberry, Blueberry & Goat Cheese Salad in a Garlic & Chive Wafflecone)

Garlic & Chive Wafflecone

1 Whole Egg 1 Egg White 1/2 Tsp. Salt 1/8 Cup Sugar 2/3 Cup All-Purpose Flour 3 Tbs. Water 2 Tbs. Melted Butter 1 Tbs. Chopped Fresh Garlic 1 Tsp. Black Pepper 2 Tbs. Chopped Fresh Chives

Beat egg and egg white with salt. Add sugar, whisk with fork for 1 minute. Add flour, water and beat until smooth. Fold in butter, garlic, black pepper and chives. If using Chef'sChoice(R) WaffleCone Express(TM), cook on setting #4 1/2 (approx 2 minutes). (For other wafflecone makers, check manufacturer's directions.)

Lift wafflecone out of the machine and wrap around cone form, hold 30 seconds then cool on wine or cooling rack - repeat three times.

Red, White & Blue(berry) Salad:

1 Pt. Strawberries 1 Pt. Blueberries 8 Oz. Goat Cheese 1 Lb. Salad Greens 1/2 Cup Toasted Pine Nuts 1/2 Cup Balsamic Vinaigrette

Hull and chop strawberries. Divide greens on four plates. Place wafflecone in center of plates. Divide ingredients in thirds. From top to bottom of cone: fill with strawberries on one side, place goat cheese crumbs in middle and add blueberries to other side of cone for red, white and blue effect. Drizzle vinaigrette. Sprinkle with nuts. Serves four.

Impress your guests and their palates with this easy-to-make crowd pleaser. Enjoy it with your July 4th gathering or all season long!

The Chef'sChoice(R) WaffleCone Express(TM) Model 838 comes equipped with a cone rolling form for easy, uniform shaping. It recovers its temperature instantly so it's always ready to bake. Non-stick baking surface and overflow channel insure easy cleanup. Color control dial adjusts for desired texture and color. The WaffleCone Express(TM) features "Baking" and "Ready" lights.

The Model 838 is available at retail stores for $49.95. Call 1-800-342-3255 for more information or visit http://www.chefschoice.com/.

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CONTACT: Valerie Gleason, +1-610-268-0500, ext. 124, for Chef Jim Coleman and Chef'sChoice

Web site: http://www.chefschoice.com/

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