Crystallized Squash and Quail glazed in Date Tare

In this #ChefProfileSeries we’re featuring Chef @Gary_FX_LaMorte from @Honest_Hospitality_Team in Las Vegas where he shows how he pulls inspiration from many different sources and cultures. On his grilled quail dish, inspired by a traditional Mexican technique similar to Nixtamalization, he uses calcium hydroxide to preserve the squash during the cooking process. This results in a crystallized squash that has a unique brittle texture. ✨ Each of Chef’s recipes show off all the uses of the @VollrathCo Induct