Here at last is a mistake-free sirloin steak with a peppercorn sauce that feels like velvet in the mouth. Velvet in the mouth is important as a sensual experience, but it also means you’ve avoided the common problems associated with this dish — bitterness and an overpowering edge to the crushed peppercorns, obliterating any taste […]
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Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili with Dark Chocolate
What makes a chili unforgettable? When the meat and the right combo of spices are cooked slowly enough to make them melt into the sauce. This is the recipe that makes that happen, and the unsweetened cocoa powder addition is masterful, adding dark, dusky flavor. I first discovered this recipe in Cooking Slow, by Andrew […]
Shrimp and Bacon on Buttermilk Corn Pancakes
Cornbread, corn muffins, corn pudding—if it’s corn-centric, I’m all in. That’s why I love to serve savory corn pancakes for supper. I like to think of a corn pancake as a raft, a vehicle for anything wonderful that comes to mind. My new favorite topping for these savory buttermilk corn pancakes is shrimp, diced tomatoes, […]
Faith’s Favorite Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili with Dark Chocolate
What makes a chili unforgettable? When the meat and the right combo of spices are cooked slowly enough to make them melt into the sauce. This is the recipe that makes that happen, and the unsweetened cocoa powder addition is masterful, adding dark, dusky flavor. I first discovered this recipe in Cooking Slow, by Andrew Schloss, a […]
Our Dinner Inspired by Downton Abbey
Our Food Schmooze crew decided to throw a Downton Abbey dinner party on the air to celebrate the return of the beloved PBS series, Season 4. We’ve provided you with all of our recipes in case you decide to have your own Downton Abbey feast. We spent hours re-watching episodes, to see what was on […]
