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    PA Preferred® Culinary Connection Stage

    soy sauce-braised boneless pork butt with shiitake mushrooms

    Schedule of Events

    10:00 AM: Maple Production Demonstration by the PA Maple Syrup Producers

                    

    11:00 AM: Chef Instructor Mike Dinan and Students from the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA    
    Recipe: Jargerscnhitzel

     

    12:00 PM: Jason Viscount, Owner and Executive Chef, Greystone Public House, Harrisburg, PA
    Recipe: Espresso Rubbed Picahna and Peppercorn Steak Sauce

     

    1:00 PM: Thermador Chefs Challenge - "Iron Chef" Style Cook-Off with local Chefs and Media personalities     

                 

    2:00 PM: Ben Billingham, Sous Chef, The Mill in Hershey, Hershey, PA       
    Recipe: Veal Salisbury Steak 

     

    3:00 PM: Bridget Callahan, Executive Chef, SAVONA, Gulph Mills, PA        
    Recipe: Veal Bolognese

     

    4:00 PM: Kristina Wisneski, Finalist on Food Network’s cooking show Chopped, Chef, Pure Roots Provisions, Kingof Prussia, PA           
    Recipe: Red Wine Braised Short ribs with Farro Brussels Sprouts

     

    5:00 PM: Jason Clark, Corporate Executive Chef, Cura Hospitality, Elizabethville, PA         
    Recipe: Braciole

     

    6:00 PM: Honey Extraction Demonstration by the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association

    10:00 AM: Honey Extraction Demonstration by the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association                 

     

    11:00 AM: Chef Instructor Mike Ditchfield and Students from the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA
    Recipe: Lutenista

     

    12:00 PM: John Moeller, former White House Chef and Author of "Dining at the White House - From the President's Table to Yours, '' Owner and Exectuive Chef, The Greenfield Restaurant & Bar, Lancaster, PA Recipe: Parsnip and Celery Root Cream Soup and Pumpkin Whoopie Pies 

     

    1:00 PM: Jet Tila, Food Network Star, Cookbook Author, and Restaurateur with appearances on Beat Bobby Flay, The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Chopped, Cutthroat Kitchen, Tournament of Champions, and Guy's Grocery Games. Contestant on Iron Chef America and the Co-Host of the new Food Network show, Halloween Cookie Challenge.
    Recipe: Pad Thai and Pork Satay

     

    2:00 PM: Christa Barfield, 2024  James Beard Award Winner, Owner, Viva Leaf Tea & FarmerJawn Greenhouse, Philadelphia, PA
    Recipe: Cauliflower Steak with Chimichurri and Sustainable Honey-Citrus Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Crispy Guinea Fowl

     

    3:00 PM: Jet Tila, Food Network Star, Cookbook Author, and Restaurateur with appearances on Beat Bobby Flay, The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Chopped, Cutthroat Kitchen, Tournament of Champions, and Guy's Grocery Games. Contestant on Iron Chef America and the Co-Host of the new Food Network show, Halloween Cookie Challenge. 
    Recipe: Wazuzu Drunken Noodles and Deep Fried Trout with Green Apple Sauce 

     

    4:00 PM: Alisha Howell Summa, Owner, Lynn Sandy’s Bakery, Scranton, PA       
    Recipe: Chocolate Chip Zucchini Loaf

     

    5:00 PM: School Cooking Challenge with Students from the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA

              

    6:00 PM: Maple Production Demonstration by the PA Maple Syrup Producers

    10:00 AM: Kurt Wewer, Chef and Owner, Central PA Chef Consultants, in partnership with the PA Maple Syrup Producers Council                       
    Recipe: Springtime maple fudge

     

    11:00 AM: Shanna Shultz, RD, LDN, Registered Dietitian, GIANT           
    Recipe: Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

     

    12:00 PM: Barry Crumlich, Executive Chef, the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence   
    Recipe: Almond Crusted Rainbow Trout w/ Sautéed Kale, Apples & Butternut Squash Puree 

     

    1:00 PM: The GIANT Chefs Battle      

       

    2:00 PM: Joni Rampolla, MBA, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian, GIANT                       
    Recipe: Sheet Pan Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin and Pears

     

    3:00 PM: Jena Wood, MS, RD, LDN, Registered Dietitian, GIANT         
    Recipe: Skillet Chicken with Apples and Cider

     

    4:00 PM: Charlotte Scheid, MEd, RD, LDN, Registered Dietitian, GIANT                     
    Recipe: Beef and Rice-Stuffed Tomatoes

     

    5:00 PM: Chef Instructor Mike Dinan and Students from the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA                     
    Recipe: Pork Chili Verde

     

    6:00 PM: Honey Extraction Demonstration by the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association        

    10:00 AM: Honey Extraction Demonstration by the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association       

     

    11:00 AM: Chef Instructor Ethan Stauffer and Students from Dauphin County Technical School, Harrisburg, PA       
    Recipe: Potato Street Corn Poppers

     

    12:00 PM: Cybille St.Aude-Tate, Co-Founder, Honeysuckle Provisions, Philadelphia, PA                     
    Recipe: Salad Russe (Haitian Potato Salad)

     

    1:00 PM: The Best Tater Creation Kids Showdown 
         

    2:00 PM: John Fabian, Executive Chef, Hilton Harriburg, Harrisburg, PA                     
    Recipe: Pulled Pork Tots with Ad-Lib Aioli 
     

    3:00 PM: Chef Instructor Claire Dacko and Students from Dauphin County Technical School, Harrisburg, PA           
    Recipe: Potato, Caramelized Onion and Bacon Tart 

     

    4:00 PM: Kurt Wewer, Chef and Owner, Central PA Chef Consultants, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Game Commision                         
    Recipe: Juniper Braised Venison Over Tyrolean Potatoes

     

    5:00 PM: School Cooking Challenge with Students from the Dauphin County Technical School, Harrisburg, PA
          

    6:00 PM: Maple Production Demonstration by the PA Maple Syrup Producers           

    10:00 AM: Kurt Wewer, Chef and Owner, Central PA Chef Consultants, in partnership with the PA Maple Syrup Producers Council      
    Recipe: No Bake Cheese Cake

     

    11:00 AM: Tina Ellor, Technical Director, Phillips Mushroom Farms, Kennett Square, PA  
    Recipe: Frittata
     

    12:00 PM: David Santucci and Heather Santucci, Giorgio Fresh, Avondale PA                    
    Recipe: Santucci’s Mushroom Casserole

     

    1:00 PM: The Best Mushroom Appetizers Cook-Off - Jennifer Zavala, Chef-Owner, Juana Tamale, Philadelphia, Contestant on Bravo TV's Top Chef and Tonii Hicks, Private Chef, Educator, Mentor, 2022 James Beard Fellow and C-CAP Advisory Council Member                   

     

    2:00 PM: Ligia Richter, Chef, Mentor, and Program Coordinator at Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP)       
    Recipe: Honduran Chicken and Mushroom Sandwichitos

     

    3:00 PM: Leigh Stuart, PA Mushroom Festival Cook-Off Winner           

        

    4:00 PM: Diversity at the Table - Panel Discussion               
    Recipe: Smoked Turkey, Lima Beans, and Rice

     

    5:00 PM: School Cooking Challenge with Students from the Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), Philadelphia, PA              

     

    6:00 PM: Honey Extraction Demonstration by the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association

    10:00 AM: Honey Extraction Demonstration by the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association        

          

    11:00 AM: CS1 John Toman, Head Chef, US Coast Guard Commandant’s Executive Flag Mess, 2024 American Culinary Federation Chef of the Year         
    Recipe: Sundried Tomato Chicken 

     

    12:00 PM: SrA Stephanie Arenaza and SrA Taina Hairston, United States Air Force           
    Recipe: Peruvian Pan Seared Salmon & Yellow Rice

     

    1:00 PM: Army vs. Navy Cook-Off                 

     

    2:00 PM: CS2(SCW/EXW) Kamaja Z. Elmore, Food Service Galley Watch Captain, Naval Support Facility, Thurmont       
    Recipe: Meat Lasagna with Garlic Toast and Arugula Salad

     

    3:00 PM: Senior Master Sergeant Tina Dronick and Master Sergeant Shanna Berkheimer, Pennsylvania Air National Guard                  
    Recipe: S’Mores Zucchini Brownies and Mediterranean Turkey Casserole

     

    4:00 PM: Chef Instructor Autumn Patti and Students from HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, Harrisburg, PA               
    Recipe: Walnut Apple Tart, Walnut Financier, Pawpaw Cream, Profiterole, Apple Cider, Caramel, Orange Segment

     

    5:00 PM: School Cooking Challenge with Students from HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, Harrisburg, PA           

            

    6:00 PM: Maple Production Demonstration by the PA Maple Syrup Producers                   

    10:00 AM: Maple Production Demonstration by the PA Maple Syrup Producers     
         

    11:00 AM: Josh Keating, Corporate Chef, The Restaurant Store, Camp Hill, PA          
    Braised Pork Shank al Sugo
     

    12:00 PM: Ben Beaver, Executive Chef, Ever Grain Brewing Co., Camp Hill, PA             
    Recipe: Milk Braised Pork Shoulder, Aged Cheddar Grits, Bacon Collard Greens
     

    1:00 PM: Farmstead Butcher's Best Pork Ribeye Cap Steak Competition          
              

    2:00 PM: Chef Instructor Bobby Miller and Students from Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center, Mechanicsburg, PA                       
    Recipe: Chili Verde
     

    3:00 PM: Grant Basiliere, 2022 American Royal World Series of BBQ Champion         
    Recipe: Smoked Pork Collar 
     

    4:00 PM: Wes Trout, Culinary Trainer, Thermador      
    Recipe: Green Curry Pork 
     

    5:00 PM: School Cooking Challenge with Students from Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center, Mechanicsburg, PA 

     

    6:00 PM: Honey Extraction Demonstration by the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association        

    10:00 AM: Julia Revilla, Catering and Special Events Chef, Philabundance, Philadelphia, PA                     
    Recipe: Ricotta, Caramelized Brussels, Crispy Bacon, & Hot Honey Crostini 

     

    11:00 AM: Erin Reed and Thomas Barnes, Chef Instructors and Students from the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts, Punxsutawney, PA   
    Recipe: Herb and Ricotta Agnolotti with Boursin Cream Sauce and Roasted Butternut Squash, and Grapefruit Rare Cheesecake

     

    12:00 PM: Rynn Caputo, President and Co-Founder, Caputo Brothers Creamery               
    Recipe: Insalata dell'Autunno (Fall Salad)

     

    1:00 PM: Undeniably Dairy Milkshake Contest presented by the American Dairy Association North East

     

    2:00 PM: Hayley and Stephanie Painter, Co-Owners and Co-CEOs, Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt, Westfield, PA                     
    Recipe: Bacon and Cheddar Skyr Biscuits

     

    3:00 PM: School Cooking Challenge with Students from IUP Academy of Culinary Arts, and Students from Philabundance                    

     

    4:00 PM: April Miller and Sarah Davis, Penn State Extension Educators     
    Recipe: Tomato Basil Chicken

    ​2025 PA Preferred® Culinary Connection Recipe Book

    Welcome to this year's edition of the PA Preferred® Culinary Connection Recipe Book. Here you will find recipes demonstrated during the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show. The recipes were inspired by Pennsylvania-grown ingredients and created by renowned chefs.