Live stream: Meteorologist Eric Garlick teams up with local chef to highlight jalapenos in these tasty dishes

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - First Alert Meteorologist Eric Garlick is a pro in the kitchen just as much as he is forecasting your weather.

Eric is showing off his cooking skills, and featuring a local chef, in his new show Cooking With Garlick. Watch the first episode stream at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9 in the video player above.

In each new episode, Eric is partnering with a different Charlotte-area chef. They’ll create dishes that represent the seasons, highlighting seasonal local ingredients.

This first episode highlights jalapenos!

Jalapenos thrive in the Carolina heat and humidity, which Eric highlights in the following dishes:

• Jalapeno poppers.
• Smash burgers with jalapeno burger sauce and grilled pineapple.
• Smoked macaroni and cheese.

Eric also takes us to a local farmers market to pick up fresh ingredients.

In this episode, Eric is joined by Chef Will Williams, a personal chef to celebrities and a regular guest on WBTV News weekend mornings. He makes a bright corn salad to complement Eric’s dishes.