Chef Seth Whitworth

07/29/2024

Celebrated 17 truly amazing years with my best friend.
I’m not always easy to get along with and she has the grace of a dozen nuns for putting up with my shenanigans. But there are perks, like good food and I do the dishes. You gotta take the wins where you can get them. Like filet and crème brûlée for our anniversary dinner.

Happy Anniversary Ali, and thanks for being my rock. I love you!

07/28/2024

Anyone else trying a delicious Italian Boba this summer?

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07/20/2024

Sorry for the delay friends, life has a way of getting busy. 😬

In the meantime, I’m thinking about making this dream (nightmare) a reality! Who’s excited?

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day everyone!

Looking forward to a juicy cheeseburger later on these homemade buns!

07/04/2024

Had a chance to try Bells' Finest BBQ for the 4th at Dawson and it was dynamite! That Mac and cheese w/ brisket was a solid dish!

Definitely recommend them to everyone!

(Sorry for the partially eaten food, it was super good!)

06/30/2024

When the birthday girl wants pizza for dinner, you get up to make pizza dough at 7 in the morning!

Happiest 7th Birthday dear Finleigh, your mother and I are so proud of everything you’ve done and will do in your life.

Love,
Mom and Dad!

06/27/2024

Oooey, Gooey S’mores Dip

If you are looking for a quick win dessert that you can make at home in a pinch, or make at work on your break for a pot luck (like I did here), you HAVE to try my recipe for Oooey, Gooey S’mores Dip!! You won’t be disappointed!

Coconut Oil* - 2 Tbsp. + some for greasing the pan
5 oz. Dark Chocolate Chips
5 oz. Milk Chocolate Chips
~ 5 oz. Mini Marshmallows - Measure with your heart on this one!

Pre-heat your oven or Toaster Oven (thank you Tina for letting me use yours!) to 350° F.

Apply some coconut oil* to a paper towel and grease your 8x8 glass pan (or whatever you have), which helps to prevent the marshmallows from sticking to your pan.

* I used virgin, cold-pressed coconut oil here, but if you have a food allergy, definitely use an oil that is best suited to your needs. I just like the virgin, cold-pressed because it adds a lovely, subtle coconut flavor in the background of the dessert.

Add your chocolate chips and coconut oil* into the pan, then place into the pre-heated oven or toaster oven to melt for about 4-5 minutes.

While the pan is out, set the oven or toaster oven to Broil, which helps to ensure the marshmallows get nice and toasty. You definitely do not want to skip this step because it can cause the chocolate to get too hot and turn clumpy if you cook it much longer.

Once your broiler is preheating, stir the chips and coconut oil to combine. This should become silky smooth and you’ll be tempted to want to stick a spoon in it and eat it up, which I guess you could, but why take more time to melt more chips?
�Once the broiler is preheated, top the chocolate with the marshmallows and pop the pan back into your oven or toaster oven. DO NOT WALK AWAY AT THIS STEP. The last thing you want to be known for at work is the guy or gal that accidentally set a fire in a toaster oven because you didn’t watch your S’mores Dip!!! The marshmallows will toast quickly, so be ready to pull them out when they get to a level of doneness that you are comfortable with. This should take 1 to 2 minutes, but keep an eye on it.
�Serve with crispy graham crackers or Nilla wafers and enjoy!

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Last and most important, I am sorry I have that I have been slacking on the output friends. As life has a habit of doing, we have had a busy summer with family matters to attend to out of state, to Finn’s softball games and an awesome family vacation we took to New Orleans and Mexico.

I shot loads of awesome content on the trip from all different restaurants, and had an opportunity to take part in a 10+ course tasting menu on the cruise we took, and it did not disappoint! I am most excited to share that with you! I cannot wait to put this together and have you check it out! Thanks for sticking with me, I appreciate you all and hope you have the best day!

06/02/2024

Check out the Mind Gr***de podcast that I had an opportunity to be part of! Definitely enjoyed having an opportunity to talk about all different subjects with Hector and Cassandra Simpson! Definitely check out the episode and share the love with Hector and Cassie!

Warning: Does contain profanity if you’re wary of that, but it’s a good listen.

NEW SHOW!! Mind Gr***de 367 is up! Cassie Simpson joins me once again, with Seth stopping in for his first time to discuss his cooking channel!! You can find Mind Gr***de on the iTunes podcast app, Spotify, MindGr***deStudios.com or hey, here’s a link👇🏼 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mindgrenadestudios/episodes/2024-05-31T10_18_58-07_00

06/01/2024

We made a quick trip out to Pennsylvania this week to visit family for my Uncle Mike’s funeral. He was a great guy and always had us laughing when we had the opportunity to visit with him. He’ll definitely be missed by all who loved him.

During our time in Pennsylvania we had an opportunity to make a very quick trip to Hershey’s Chocolate World, and it was an amazing experience as always. If you haven’t been, I highly recommend it!

Even though I am 43, I will always be a child at heart and the 13 year old inside had to be goofy during a trip through the “Chocolate Factory Tour”. My cousins Amber and Grant joined in the fun too!

I will be getting content ready for this weekend. I have some really great videos coming out to share with you all!

05/27/2024

Dude…
A very productive weekend with a good video shoot for the best French Silk Pie I’ve ever had. I’m not just saying this either, it melts in your mouth and has a delicious, crisp crust to boot! Cannot wait to share this video with you! Still fine tuning the pizza dough recipe, but it is super close, so after I get back from vacation I’ll work on that for you all!

I also had a great opportunity to meet with an old friend of mine from my tech days and talk a little shop about the channel. Thanks again Hector! Mind Gr***de will have the episode out soon and I’ll share the link when it hits! (Profanity warning)

Lastly, a massive thank you to the brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom. I am forever grateful to you.

05/22/2024

Trying Lee Dishes 173rd bird with house cut fries and homemade biscotti. Review to come.

05/18/2024

Welp, we made a purchase today of something that Ali and I have been obsessed (mildly) with for a couple years now. If you’re looking for one, Costco had a fantastic deal that fit within the budget we had, definitely check it out! You do need a Costco membership to pick it up at their member only price of $179.99!

I’ve already been inspired to do a series for this channel called “Will It Creami?!?” and I anticipate it will be a fun time, but more to come! (I wonder if Cicadas will Creami?)

05/18/2024

“Flavor is flavor.”

- Chef Seth Whitworth

05/16/2024

Who’s excited for the video?!?

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05/15/2024

The recipe that started it all!

Filling:
3/4 small head of Green Cabbage - cored and finely sliced
7 Spring Onions - Ends removed and tops trimmed and thinly sliced
1/2 lb. Sausage - I always use Bob Evans
1/4 c. Soy Sauce
1/8 tsp. Sesame Oil
3 cloves freshly minced garlic or 1 Tbsp. Jarlic (jarred garlic)
1/2” freshly grated ginger or 1 tsp. Pre-grated ginger
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper - fresh cracked
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
1 c. Shredded carrots

Paste:
1 Tbsp. AP Flour
1 Tbsp. and 1 tsp. B b Water

1 package of Egg Roll Wrappers
Oil for Frying - I used canola oil

For those that know me, know that this is one of those special dishes I make. In fact, these were so popular in high school back in 1999, that I actually sold these to a few people!

Start off by cleaning and cutting your veg (if applicable) and brown your sausage.In a large skillet or wok, add the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and ginger, then add the cabbage. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine, then cover for 5 minutes. This will steam and tenderize the cabbage, and you don’t want to miss this step. Add your cooked sausage, carrots and spring onions and stir to combine, then cover for another 5 minutes. If there is excess liquid after removing the lid, cook for a couple of minutes to evaporate as much liquid as possible.

Spread the mixture on a foil lined sheet pan and place in the fridge until cooled and make the paste.

While wrapping, pre-heat your oil to 350° F.

Lay a wrapper flat and add approximately three to four tablespoons of the cooled filling off center on the wrapper. Dab your finger in the paste and spread it across the outer edges of the wrapper, then fold the wrapper as shown in the video. Thank of the wrapper as a ball diamond, and home base is pointed at your belly. You want to fold home base up and over until it is ~ 1” under 2nd base, press to seal. Then, fold in 1st and 3rd base on top of home base and press to seal, you may need more paste. Lastly, gently roll the wrapper up to 2nd base and lightly press the edges to the wrapper to seal.

Fry until golden brown and delicious and dunk them in soy sauce or sweet and sour sauce recipe found here:
https://youtube.com/shorts/zLHEKdRYkOg?si=i7JYDC6ZyTCb-AIp

05/07/2024

Better than a Chinese Restaurant Sweet and Sour Sauce!

1/2 c. (4 fl. oz.) Pineapple Juice
1/3 c. Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp. Rice Vinegar
1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
1/8 tsp. Sriracha
1/8 tsp. White Pepper
1/8 tsp. MSG - Mono-Sodium Glutamate
1 1/2 Tbsp. Cornstarch
1 1/2 Tbsp. Cold Water
Red food coloring

Mix everything but the last three ingredients and bring to a boil. Add the cornstarch slurry and return to a boil till thickened. Whisk in the red food coloring till you’ve reached the desired color and serve with your favorite sides!

Oh, you wanted Egg Rolls? Don't worry, I got you, they'll be next!

05/02/2024

Finn’s Snack Mix

8 c. Crispix
2 c. Cheez-Its*
4 c. Salty, Thin Pretzel Sticks **
8 oz. (~2 c.) Everything Seasoning Bagel Chips ***
3 oz. (~1/3 c.) Cocktail Peanuts
3 oz. (~1/3 c.) Cashews
1 stick Unsalted Butter, Melted
3 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce (What’s that here?!?!)
1 Tbsp. Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
2 tsp. Seasoning Salt - Finn used Lawry’s
1 tsp. Granulated Garlic Powder
1 tsp. Granulated Onion Powder
1 c. M&M’s

Mix everything as shown in the video, except the M&M’s as they would definitely melt not only in your mouth, but in your oven too!. Bake for 1 hour at 250° F, stirring every 15 minutes. Let the snack mix cool completely before adding the M&M’s. Enjoy!

*Finn loves to call Cheez-Its Cheez-Bits, so that one is up to you.

**Finn used the Great Value brand because of all the brands of skinny pretzel sticks, we like these the best. They are crispy, thin and super salty, in the best possible way.

*** Finn used the Schwartz Brothers Organic Everything Bagel Chips from Costco. If you haven’t had this delicious snack, you need to go to your local Costco, get yourself a membership (If you don’t have one) and buy some of these! They are SOOOO good, we buy them every time we go. Even the Garlic Herb variety is good, but this one is the real rockstar!




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04/24/2024

Tacosagna:
1 lb. Ground beef - finely chopped, browned and drained
1 Tbsp. Light Olive Oil
1 medium White Onion - Finely diced (1/4” x 1/4”)
S&P to season the onion
1 Tbsp. Jarlic (jarred or squeeze garlic)
1 - 10 oz. Can of Rotel, drained - I used Original
1/4c. Taco Seasoning - See note below***
6 oz. (3/4 c.) Pineapple Juice
1/4 tsp. Black pepper - fresh cracked
1/4 tsp. Dan-O’s Original- Optional
1/4 tsp. Tabasco Sriracha - Optional
5 burrito Carb Smart Tortillas
9 street taco Carb Smart Tortillas
1 - 15 oz. jar Tostitos Queso dip
4 c. Shredded Fiesta Blend Cheese

Preheat your oven to 350° F.

Chop, brown and drain your ground beef.

In the same pan, add the oil, onion, salt and pepper and cook until the onions are golden brown and translucent. Add the Jarlic to the onions and cook for a couple minutes. Add the Rotel and cook an additional 2 minutes. Add the taco seasoning, stir to coat the onion/Rotel mixture, then add the pineapple juice, black pepper, Dan-O’s and sriracha and bring to a simmer. Add the beef and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Spray a 9” x 13” glass baking pan with “non-stick” spray and begin layering the Tacosagna as shown in the video with the tortillas, meat, queso and cheese in that order. Top the Tacosagna with shredded cheese and bake for ~20 to 30 minutes depending on your preferred level of browning. Serve hot with sour cream, taco sauce, pico, or whatever you’d like!

This is one of those meals that is going to be a family favorite in no time!

*** If you use the packets, you will need ~ 1 1/2 packets to get close to 1/4 c. I buy the bulk containers at Sam’s Club from Tones since it is a far better value for my money.