Chef Chris Valdes shares recipes for Memorial Day barbeque dishes

23/05/2024

Chef Chris Valdes shares recipes for Memorial Day barbeque dishes

The dishes include grilled sweet plantains, macaroni pasta salad and more.

ByShafiq Najib

May 23, 2024, 7:25 AM

Chef Chris Valdes is a Miami-born author, chef and celebrity caterer, who is known for being a finalist on Food Network Star's "Star Salvation."

To help prepare us for the Memorial Day celebrations this weekend, Valdes returned to "Good Morning America" studio on Wednesday and shared some of the best dishes to serve at your barbeque party.

From burgers to salad to dessert, he's got it all covered!

PHOTO: Chef Chris Valdes serves his Ropa Vieja Birria Tacos at Latin Nights as part of the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One, Oct. 14, 2023, in New York.

Chef Chris Valdes serves his Ropa Vieja Birria Tacos at Latin Nights as part of the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One, Oct. 14, 2023, in New York.Jemal Countess/Getty Images for NYCWFF

Check out the full recipes below.

Mexican Street Corn Macaroni Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutesServings: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 box Macaroni, cooked and drained5 ears fresh corn, husked, grilled, and corn kernels removed¼ cup mayonnaise¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt2 garlic cloves, mincedZest and juice of 1 lime¼ cup scallions, chopped¼ cup crumbled feta cheese¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped¼ cup red onion, diced1 jalapeño, diced (Seeds optional)Salt, and chili powder to taste

Smashed Burger with Garlic Aioli

Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 5 minutesTotal Time: 15 minutesServings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Smashed Burgers

2 lb. ground hamburger 80/20, formed into 8 loosely formed balls8 slices American Cheese4 Brioche buns, butteredSeasoning salt to taste

For the Garlic Aioli

2 cups Mayonnaise (you may use vegan mayo)½ cup red wine vinegar10 garlic cloves, peeled¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped3 tablespoons chili powder

Directions

1. For the garlic aioli, combine all ingredients in a food processor, pulse until fully combined and you have a puree-like consistency. Set aside.

2. Heat griddle to 375 degrees F. Once hot, place ball of hamburger on hot griddle, top with a piece of parchment paper and press down with a burger press to make a patty as thin a possible without it breaking.

3. Sprinkle with seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until brown and caramelized. Flip, season, and cook the other side until brown and caramelized. Top each meat patty with American cheese and cook until the cheese is fully melted.

4. Toast the inside part of the brioche buns until crisp. Spread a generous amount of garlic aioli on each inside bun and place to meat patties, along with your favorite toppings and serve.

5 Ingredient Grilled Sweet Plantains with Dulce De Leche Ice Cream

Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutesServings: 4 servings

Ingredients

4 ripe (dark) plantains5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature1/2 cup brown sugarPinch of cinnamonDulce De Leche Ice Cream

Directions

1. Preheat grill to 450'F. Slice the plantains in half vertically, leaving the peel on.

2. Spread butter onto the exposed banana halves. Sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar.

3. Start grilling the plantain with the flesh side down. Grill for 10 minutes or until the plantain slightly softens. Turn over to peel side and grill for about 4 minutes.

4. Serve warm and top with Dulce De Leche Ice cream or Ice cream of choice.

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