When Faith and Alex Province pressed Chris Prosperi for his most simple gravy recipe, this is the one he gave them. Chris adds a splash of Worcestershire sauce because he loves the depth it imparts, and balsamic for its acidity. Faith suggested the old British staple Marmite might add that savory umami note Chris loves so […]
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Faith’s Simple Grilled Romaine Lettuce
Once you grill a hearty lettuce, like romaine, you’ll say, “Why haven’t I been grilling lettuce all along?” You could also grill other lettuces along with the romaine, like endive and radicchio. Once all the lettuces are charred: chop, chop, chop. Put the chopped lettuces in a wooden bowl that’s been rubbed with a garlic […]
Chris’s Grilled Ratatouille
Once you’ve finished grilling your chicken, beef, or pork, don’t turn off that grill! While it’s still hot, throw some veggies on and make Chris’s grilled ratatouille. It’s even better the day after. Chris grills a batch the night before he wants to eat it and then makes sandwiches with the mix the next day. […]
Ten-Minute Tomato Soup
This simple, smooth tomato soup is the ultimate dipping soup: smooth and savory, with an acidic bite and chile kick to balance out a rich and hearty grilled cheese.
Easy Cocktail: Bloody Maria (Mexican Bloody Mary)
Anthony DeSerio’s Bloody Maria is refreshing and citrusy. He does make one request, Food Schmooze® fans: Whatever you do, please use fresh Bloody Mary mix. Read: homemade, if you can. But, no worries. It’s easy to do. And, oh, so much better than salty store mixes. We paired the cocktail with grilled cheese and it was, […]
Cheesy, Crispy Pizza Portobello Mushrooms
Mushrooms are a mainstay of many a vegetarian’s diet as they are substantial, have great texture, and provide that elusive and desirable umami flavor we all crave (even if we don’t know exactly what umami is). But not everyone loves mushrooms, and for some kids mushrooms are one of those acquired tastes. Keep going—they are […]
