Salsa fresca is one of the classics included in Peggy Fallon’s book Great Party Dips; terrific on chips, but could also be a nice addition to grilled chicken or shrimp.
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Gale Gand’s Watermelon Gazpacho
Gale Gand’s watermelon gazpacho is perfect for a summer lunch, or an appetizer served at a party. This colorful, refreshing, cold soup has a wonderful texture. Don’t be afraid to substitute and experiment with your favorite fruits and veggies.
Portobello Mushroom Po’ Boys
Alex Brown and Evan George, authors of Lust for Leaf, describe themselves as “bearded, mescal-swilling Martha Stewarts.” They co-write as Hot Knives at the site urbanhonking. By now you get the picture that they love food and, despite being vegetarians, have no use for rules or being hemmed in. Their recipes are original, ranging from veggie hot dogs […]
Lidia Bastianich’s Salmon with Prosecco Sauce
If it is the Lord who should be praised, then praise the Lord for Lidia Bastianich, one of the great chefs in America. She is always in service to the food, not her own ego, yet there is a self-contained sureness in her as she teaches on television and in her books. In paying tribute to Lidia […]
Homemade Ketchup From Vine Ripened Tomatoes
Too many tomatoes? Never. Try adding something special to your grilled burgers and dogs this summer… homemade ketchup. Check out the post from The Salt for an interesting history on the sweet, red, spreadable condiment. NPR’s Melissa Gray tracked down a great old recipe. You may never want the bottled stuff again.
Outrageously Good Homemade Bánh Mì Sandwiches
Picture the grinder, a sub, or the Cubano… they’re sandwiches combining meat and vegetables with sauces. But there’s one sandwich that is the rage coast-to-coast, the bánh mì, (pronounced bonn-me) which combines thinly sliced pickled and fresh vegetables with sauce and your favorite protein, served on a soft baguette. These are crazy good, especially the […]
