Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders

Shary Tran, Director of Diversity, Generac Power & Vietnamese Summer Rolls

Our guest for “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is Shary Tran. Shary is the Director of Diversity & Inclusion for Generac Power Systems. And is on the list of 40 Most Influential Asian Americans in Wisconsin.
She is also a founding member of Elevasian, started in 2015, with the purpose of “Elevating Asian Heritage & Making MKE a place where AAPIs can thrive by being unapologetically Asian”.
Vietnamese summer rolls & Shary Tran Interview. Vietnamese summer rolls, also known as gỏi cuốn, are a healthy appetizer or light meal. These rolls are made with rice paper wrappers filled with fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, protein such as shrimp or pork, and rice noodles.
Shary tells us how she makes Vietnamese Summer Rolls.
You can watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/fJz6E8JqUNM 
You can find the recipe on our website at - https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2024/08/13/vietnamese-summer-rolls-and-shary-tran-interview/ 
This Podcast is an Interview and cooking show with Milwaukee Community Leaders. We have a short interview about their work in the community, then we cook something and then we eat it. From our elected leaders to those working at the grassroots, we talk with people trying to make Milwaukee a better place.

Larry Mawby, Peninsula Housing and Leelanau Michigan Foods & Wines

Our guest for "Cooking with Community Leaders - Leland, MI Edition" is Larry Mawby. Larry was the founder and owner of Mawby Wines until 2020 when he retired from full-time wine making. While retired, Larry tackled the Affordable Housing issue in Leelanau County and started the Community Land Trust Non-Profit Peninsula Housing. We discuss Mawby Wines, Peninsula Housing, and the Leelanau Conservancy with Larry.
Today we are tasting several Leelanau (Michigan) County foods (Peas & Peanuts, Carlson’s Fish Dip, Natural Northern Jalapeno Cherry Spread, and Cherry Republic Cherry Salsa. And we are pairing them with some sparkling wines from Mawby's Sparkling Wines. 
Larry explains how the sparkling wines at Mawby Wines are made.
You can watch the video here - https://youtu.be/gbiS-6I_Ir8 
More Information is available on our website at - https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2024/08/05/leelanau-foods-mawby-wines-and-larry-mawby-interview/ 
This Podcast is an Interview and cooking show with Milwaukee Community Leaders. We have a short interview about their work in the community, then we cook something and then we eat it. From our elected leaders to those working at the grassroots, we talk with people trying to make Milwaukee a better place.

Brian Price, Fmr Exec Director Leelanau Conservancy and BBQ Ribs on the Green Egg

Our Guest on "Cooking with Community Leaders, Leland Mi Edition" is Brian Price. Brian was involved in the commercial fishing industry for 18 years. With his deep interest in land and water conservation issues, Brian began working for the Leelanau Conservancy in 1988, leading that organization as Executive Director for over 25 years. In 2018 Brian took on the job of Lake Biologist for the Lake Leelanau Lake Association and led its effort to preserve water quality in the lake and also to bring invasive Eurasian Watermilfoil under control.
Today we are preparing BBQ ribs on the Green Egg and grilled veggies. This show is shot on location in Leland Michigan.
Brian tells us how he makes BBQ Ribs on the Green Egg, along with some grilled veggies.
 
You can watch the YouTube Video here - https://youtu.be/00TQ29PtSok
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Mark Mone, Chancellor UWM and Chicken Parmesan

Our guest on the “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders”  UWM Chancellor Mark Mone prepares a delicious Crispy Chicken Parmesan.
Chicken parmesan or chicken parmigiana is a classic Italian recipe, consisting of breaded chicken breast covered in tomato sauce and mozzarella, parmesan, and/or provolone cheeses. Chicken Parmesan is one of the world's most popular and most-ordered chicken recipes. 
Mark tells us how to make Crispy Chicken Parmesan.
You can watch the video here - https://youtu.be/SS1KUGo31Xg 
The recipe is available on our website at -  https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2023/03/20/chicken-parmesan-mark-mone-uwm/ 
This Podcast is an Interview and cooking show with Milwaukee Community Leaders. We have a short interview about their work in the community, then we cook something and then we eat it. From our elected leaders to those working at the grassroots, we talk with people trying to make Milwaukee a better place.
 

Neil Willenson, CEO Big Brothers Big Sisters Milwaukee and an Elevated Grilled Cheese

Our guest for Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Neil Willenson, President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee. Neil tells us how to make his Elevated Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions.
Elevated Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions - A great grilled cheese sandwich is a masterpiece of simplicity and taste. It is about the perfect balance of crispy bread and gooey melted cheese. Today we are using Pepper Jack Cheese with Caramelized Onions on Sourdough Bread. On the side, we have sliced avocado, Dave’s Pickles, and beautiful heirloom tomatoes, with an olive oil/balsamic drizzle, topped with a basil chiffonade. 
You can watch the video here - https://youtu.be/5P76I_P8wy0 
The recipe is available on our website at -  
This Podcast is an Interview and cooking show with Milwaukee Community Leaders. We have a short interview about their work in the community, then we cook something and then we eat it. From our elected leaders to those working at the grassroots, we talk with people trying to make Milwaukee a better place.
 

Meagan Johnson, Exec Director Milwaukee Diaper Mission and Fresh Pesto with Burrata

Our guest for "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders" is Meagan Johnson, Exec Director, of Milwaukee Diaper Mission, and a member of the Milwaukee Business Journal 40 under 40. Meagan tells us how she makes fresh pesto with Burrata and roasted cherry tomatoes.
Fresh Pesto with Burrata and Roasted Tomatoes & Meagan Johnson Interview. Easy Homemade Pesto Sauce. Pesto is a traditional Italian sauce originating from Genoa in the Liguria region. It's known for its vibrant green color and rich, herbaceous flavor.
You can watch the video here - https://youtu.be/NQs6B5cdmnI 
The recipe is available on our website at - https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2024/07/02/fresh-pesto-with-burrata/ 
This Podcast is an Interview and cooking show with Milwaukee Community Leaders. We have a short interview about their work in the community, then we cook something and then we eat it. From our elected leaders to those working at the grassroots, we talk with people trying to make Milwaukee a better place.