Show 150, December 12, 2015: Chef Marlene Moore, Temptations Food Court, Pechanga Resort & Casino

Marlene MooreFor the last seven years Chef Marlene Moore has been overseeing the busy Temptations Food Court, the Poker Room, and Bingo Parlor at Pechanga Resort & Casino. The Food Court features American, Italian, Mexican, Fried Chicken, Espresso and Pastries, Bahn Mi, Hot Dogs and Lemonade. Chef Marlene shares some tempting tips for creative Holidays dishes with a true Southern flair.

The outlet names at Temptations are American Classics, Agave Mexican Delights, Pronto Italiano, Caffe Cocoa, Little Wok Asian Specialties, and Pechanga Fried Chicken.

This year Chef Marlene was crowned the Chili Champ at the Pechanga Microbrew Festival and Chili Cookoff with her winning creation of “Temptation” Hearty Southern Style Chili. She competed against seven other dedicated Pechanga chefs and even bested the incumbent champ, Chef Damien Stanley, who is the executive sous chef of Pechanga. Chef Moore is originally from Trinidad and Tobago.

Chef Marlene explains how jerk seasoning can jazz up your Holiday roast, turkey ham or even salmon. She also shares tips for the basic chicken including her variation of hearty stew chicken.

Think mac & cheese is just an ordinary side dish? Try Chef Marlene’s Mac Pie with sharp cheddar. Might be the start of something big…

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