(University of Rochester photos / Dana Perrin)
On December 9, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) teamed up with University Dining Services for the first “Cooking with DPS Iron Chef” competition.
Participating DPS officers formed a two-person team and through Dining Services were given kitchen space in Danforth Dining Center to imagine and prepare a unique dish that had to include brussel sprout leaves and stems. University Dining chefs were on hand to provide culinary instruction and ingredient guidance.
After hours of preparation, the final dishes were then judged by a panel including Students Association members and University staff. The dishes were also offered to students during lunch, served by the DPS officers who prepared each dish.
The judges’ selection this year for best overall dish was mahi mahi fish tacos, prepared by DPS officer Erin Vess and commander Dana Perrin, with assistance from chef Dave Lathrop.
The students’ choice for favorite dish was Philly cheesesteaks prepared by DPS sergeant Tim Kozlowski and officer Laura Johnson with assistance from chef Matt Hughes.
The “Cooking with DPS Iron Chef” event was created as a way to build even stronger connections among DPS officers, staff, and students.
