Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders

Our guest for Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Jasmin Treske, currently the Grants Director - Community Matters for Bader Philanthropies. Jasmin is also listed on the Most Influential Hispanic Leaders in Wisconsin list. Shrimp Ceviche and Jasmin Treske Interview. Shrimp ceviche is a refreshing and flavorful seafood dish that’s popular in Latin American cuisine. It typically consists of...

In this episode of "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders", we talk with Bishop Walter Harvey and Dr. Glen Mathews, of the Prism Development Corp, which runs the Upstart Kitchen. The Upstart Kitchen was developed to provide local food entrepreneurs access to an affordable fully-equipped commercial kitchen. It is Milwaukee's 1st 24/7 Kitchen & Business Incubator. One of the clients of Upstar...

Our guest for “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is Ellen Friebert Schupper. Ellen is the Executive Director of ABCD - After Breast Cancer Diagnosis. Bruschetta Zucchini Boats are a delightful twist on the classic bruschetta, using zucchini as the base instead of bread. This dish is delicious and a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. Ellen shows us how she adapts a rec...

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 unapologetical...

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 Conservanc...

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 Lee...

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. ...

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 goo...

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...

Our guest on “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is DeShanda Williams-Clark. Deshanda is the Sr. VP of Programs & Services for Pathfinders, one of Wisconsin’s oldest and most effective nonprofit organizations serving youth in crisis. She is also a member of the MKE Business Journal 40 under 40 list, shining a light on our next generation of emerging community leaders. DeShanda shows us...

Our guest for "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders" is Maudwella Kirkendoll. Maudwella is the COO at Community Advocates, a non-profit that provides people in the community with advocacy and services to meet their basic needs so they can live in dignity. Maudwella tells us how he makes fried catfish, a great example of a traditional Milwaukee Fish Fry. He also brought along his Grandmother's...

Our guest for "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders" is Carole Nicksin. Carole is the Publisher and Editor in Chief at Milwaukee Magazine.  While the term “rustic” often conjures up images of hearty, homemade dishes, these French pancakes are actually quite delicate and thin. These golden, fluffy pancakes are a classic breakfast. They’re nostalgic, comforting, and perfect for lazy Sunday morni...

Our guest for "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders" is Betty Hill. Betty is the Director of Youth Development for Mentor Greater Milwaukee, She is another one of our guests who is on the MKE Business Journal 40 under 40 list, for our emerging leaders. Ground turkey spaghetti sauce is a delicious, healthier alternative to the classic beef-based version. We also make some homemade Garlic Bread,...

Our guest on "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders" is Chef Alex Pawlak. Alex is a personal chef and runs the great pasta restaurant in Milwaukee called Egg & Flour Pasta Bar (https://www.greateffingpasta.com/ ).  Risotto Primavera is a delightful Italian dish that celebrates the fresh flavors of spring. Risotto Primavera translates to “spring risotto.” It’s made by slowly cooking rice in...

My Guest for Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Anthony McHenry, CEO of the Milwaukee Academy of Science. A leader educator in our city, he prepares his McHenry's Famous Chili and talks about the challenges of running a K-12 school in the inner city of Milwaukee. McHenry's Famous Chili & Anthony McHenry Interview - Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders from Cooking Secrets for Men....

Our guest for "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders" is Sharlen Moore. Sharlen was recently elected to Milwaukee Common Council in the 10th District race on the west side to replace longtime Alderman Michael Murphy. Sharlen is also the executive director of the Urban Underground , a nonprofit youth organization in Milwaukee. Sharlen tells us how she makes her Ravioli Primavera recipe. Ravioli...

My Guest for Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Joel Brennan, President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee ( https://www.gmconline.org/  ). Joel has built a career in public service. He most recently served as Wisconsin’s secretary of the Department of Administration, where he helped the state navigate through the economic collapse caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Grilled Surf and Turf -...

Our guest on “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is Barry Mandel. Barry is the Chairman, Founder, and CEO of the Mandel Group, one of Wisconsin’s largest multi-family residential real estate development firms. Barry tells how he makes his grandmother's Fried Matzo recipe. You can watch the video here - https://youtu.be/wYmiGNnmV1U   You can see the recipe here on our website - https://cooki...

Our guest on “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is Gaulien “Gee” Smith. Gee is the founder and owner of Gee’s Clippers, a Milwaukee barbershop, and Gee’s MKE Wellness Clinic, both making huge strides in the community.  Turkey burgers are a healthier alternative to traditional beef burgers. They’re made with ground turkey, which is leaner and lower in fat than beef. Gee tells us how he make...

Nelson Soler is my guest for "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders". Nelson Soler is the Founder, Chief Solutions Officer, and Chief Strategy officer at  Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute . Nelson tells us how he makes Puerto Rican Rice - (Arroz con Gandules) You can watch the video here - https://youtu.be/K57grKCcDCk   The recipe is available on our website at – https://cookingsecretsfo...

Today's guest for Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Derek Taylor - COO of Three Leaf Partners. Three Leaf Partners exists to make a lasting impact on the communities and people that are served through real estate. The outcomes created far exceed the physical structures that are built. Their goal is to be thoughtful & driven, working to bring the mission and vision to life in a way th...

Willie Hines is our guest for “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders”. Willie is the Executive Director of the Milwaukee Housing Authority.   Willie tells us how he makes Hoppin John in the Southern US, Hoppin’ John is a simple dish of peas, pork, and rice—is standard New Year’s fare. It’s believed to bring luck and peace in the coming year to anyone who eats it.   You can watch the video here...

Our guest for Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Cecelia Gore. Cecelia is the Executive Director of the Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation. She is on several non-profit boards here in Milwaukee. She is listed in the Top 100 Powerbrokers of Milwaukee. Cecelia tells us how she makes The Stetson Salad. You can watch the video here - https://youtu.be/_bbXPP_JzAo   The recipe is available...

Our guest for "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders" is Joanne Anton. Joanne is the Director of Giving for Herb Kohl Philanthropies. Joanne is listed in the 2023 Milwaukee Business Journal's top 100 Powerbrokers in Milwaukee  Joanne tells us how to make Spanakopita. The star ingredient is spinach, and other leafy green vegetables, such as Turnip Greens and Swiss Chard. This recipe can be baked...

Our guest on "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders" is Zach Eisendrath. Zach is the Vice President of Corporate Development & Social Impact at Kacmarcik Enterprises, which is a Business Services company here in Milwaukee. How to Doctor a Frozen Pizza. We show how to elevate your pizza experience. Creativity knows no bounds when it comes to doctoring up a frozen pizza. #pizza #pizzalover  Z...