With the help of ready-made crepes, you can have a vegetarian French-inspired feast in a matter of minutes. The filling is a mixture of zucchini, green beans, corn, ricotta, and monterey jack cheese. It's rich and creamy, but not too heavy to... about 1 hour ago From Yumsugar
Originally, the poached rhubarb was supposed to be served with the Momofuku Shortcakes I made back at the beginning of summer. Back then it wasn’t rhubarb season, but I was determined to find some so I scoured the city only to come up... about 4 hours ago From momofukufor2
The first major party I hosted was in the Summer of 2006. It was a welcome back party for my sister, and I was going all out with the menu. This was at the peak of the cupcake craze, and I decided to serve three types of cupcakes. One of the... about 5 hours ago From Yumsugar
What's for dinner? YumSugar member lauren decided the answer to that question is Spring rolls. Her healthy vegetable version found its way into the Savory Sights group in the YumSugar Community. Do you have an image of something delicious that... about 7 hours ago From Yumsugar
If you're a red wine drinker, chances are, at some point you've come across Syrah, Shiraz, or both. Have you, like me, ever wondered what the exact difference is between the two? Syrah and Shiraz are different names for the same varietal, which... about 9 hours ago From Yumsugar
We love Slashfood so much that every Thursday we round up their most delicious stories. Here are this week's finds:
Recent studies suggest rinsing raw chicken may do more harm than good.
Is the world's most expensive hot dog worth its $69... about 11 hours ago From Yumsugar
Busy life, bouts with illness and summer fun had us eating too many take out meals and bowls of cereal. This salad was my attempt to jump start our healthy diets.
It is just so easy to fall off the healthy eating wagon. A few “just-in-case”... about 19 hours ago From Whipped
I have some girlfriends visiting this weekend (including my future sis-in-law!) so I baked some Strawberry Muffins to share. I'm the baker of the group (surprise surprise!) so I'm sure they're expecting a yummy treat and these sure won't... about 19 hours ago From Workout then Cook!
Whenever I'm planning a long trip, be it by plane or car or train, I like to make snacks for the ride. They satiate hunger and are more budget-friendly than gas station food; plus, a delicious homemade treat makes the trip feel more special. My... about 23 hours ago From Yumsugar
Also known as calaminta, nepitella is an herb that grows wild in Italy, particularly in Tuscany and Umbria. The plant's green leaves have a strong, distinctive flavor that's described as a cross between mint and oregano. Nepitella is used on just... 1 day ago From Yumsugar
A poached egg teeters on the edge of two states: on the one hand, it's controlled and encapsulated, pregnant, and barely contained. 1 day ago From 5 second rule
Olive oil's extra virginity is questionable. - National Public Radio
Tales of the Cocktail previewed the most exciting new spirits seen in years. - Washington Post
Korean-style tacos are finally going mainstream. - New York Times
A primer for... 1 day ago From Yumsugar
In a recent post, I mentioned that I’d just gone up to my family’s Tahoe cabin for a few days with my dad. I mentioned ice cream and lounging by the lake. What I didn’t mention is the grand renovation that’s taken place this past year... 1 day ago From A Sweet Spoonful
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Ever wonder what it feels like to have your entire body massaged with Icy Hot? Me either. But, now I do!
After a hot and humid 5-mile run, I quickly showered and got dressed before driving up to Medford for a massage. I scored a 60-minute... about 3 hours ago From Carrots 'N' Cake
In a previous life (or at least what feels like one), Thursday mornings used to be Top Chef talk time at the Sugar office. We would hem and haw over which Voltaggio brother made the more appetizing dish, or laugh over Fabio Viviani's... about 4 hours ago From Yumsugar
If you thought National Cheesecake Day and National Ice Cream month were random holidays, think again. July is also National Culinary Arts month. Now, I have no idea what happens during National Culinary Arts month, but I'm thinking it's a good... about 6 hours ago From Yumsugar
Earlier this year, I, like so many other foodies, mourned the passing of San Francisco’s Poleng Lounge, one of the few restaurants not only to feature modern Filipino food, but to do it exceedingly well.
So, I rejoiced when I heard that... about 9 hours ago From Food Gal
I’m a morning person. As soon as I wake up, I think “carpe diem.” Seriously, this is the first thought that runs through my head 95% of mornings. If you’re not a morning person and you’d rather go back to bed like Murphy, you probably... about 10 hours ago From Carrots 'N' Cake
Last week I showed you how easy it is to make healthy popsicles at home. This week I thought I'd share with you another fun treat that my kids and I have been making -- Homemade Gelatin Cups. My kids are always asking me to buy those gelatin... about 12 hours ago From Tablespoon.com
“I prepare a box of macaroni and cheese and dress it up with a can of tuna, peas, dried onion and pepper to taste,” notes Jeannette C. from Dracut, Massachusetts. About 17 hours ago From Taste of Home
Umm, how is it nearly 5:00 PM already? I must have time-traveled from breakfast until now!?! It’s been quite the day.
Breakfast
I woke up bright and early this morning to work on my book edits. I plowed through 15 pages in less than 2 hours,... 1 day ago From Carrots 'N' Cake
Chef Pardus blew through Cleveland a couple weeks ago, and with summer in full swing we had loads of little cukes on hand (we also did veal heart again, got it on video, stay tuned). While there was much to do in getting dinner out (tongue... 1 day ago From Michael Ruhlman
There’s something about homemade that people love. Do you ever find that people will refuse something you offer until they’ve figured out it’s homemade? This happened with my cherry lime sorbet the other day. One second nobody wanted to... 1 day ago From momofukufor2
Some fun finds on the web….
This lady cracks me up:
She runs a blog called Titli’s Busy Kitchen – and is the only cook I’ve ever seen with an unusual technique in baklava making….dancing. (via Chow)
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If you haven’t yet seen my... 1 day ago From Steamy Kitchen
I have to apologize in advance: this is a cookbook reject. I know! “A reject?!” you’re probably thinking. “Now why would I want your rejects?” Because this is a delicious reject; it failed because I decided to go in another direction,... 1 day ago From Smitten Kitchen
As residents of Washington, D.C., we're always reminded this time of year that the District used to be considered a "hardship post" by foreign diplomats, meaning that statesmen posted here got extra pay for enduring the area's swampy humidity and... 1 day ago From The Bitten Word
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Is it Friday yet? That's what we've been asking ourselves every single morning. Sadly, the answer is no, but we've got a midafternoon amusement that'll remedy the worst of the weekday slumps.
Today we caught wind of a video on Eater that's so... about 2 hours ago From Yumsugar
I'm not a fan of all those cookbooks that encourage parents to sneak veggies into their kids food. How would my girls ever learn to eat, and love, some of my most beloved ingredients if that were the case? I'm also convinced once they know what's... about 4 hours ago From In Jennie's Kitchen
My husband is a pretty great hinter. And apparently, said husband is craving brownies. He e-mailed me a link to the Edge Brownie Pan from Baker’s Edge, available from the Food Network’s OUTSTANDING store.
Product Description:
For corner... about 5 hours ago From Buttermilk Press
Who needs take-out?
I’ve been a bachelor all week because Betsy is in Colorado taking the bar exam. Well, a bachelor plus a cat I guess. But still. It means I don’t have to make the bed. So there.
I was super-pumped to make an awesome... about 11 hours ago From Macheesmo
The other day I was making panna cotta with my mom. Aside from boxed Jell-O, she's never cooked with gelatin before. When I told her to let the gelatin sit in water, she had a hard time not stirring it. It's a lesson I learned the first time I... about 8 hours ago From Yumsugar
The powdering of lemongrass in our liquid nitrogen class was revelatory. The aromatics were incredible and it sparked a free flowing conversation and the ensuing applications of powdered aromatics as tissanes for savory, sweet and cocktail... about 11 hours ago From Ideas In Food
As I mentioned last week, I’m really trying to enjoy summer to the fullest rather than spend it waiting for fall. For me, one thing this has meant is eating copious amounts of fresh berries. I mean, they are gorgeous, healthy, delicious and... about 13 hours ago From Annie's Eats
You might not think of putting pork and nectarine together but they totally work. We're big fans of sweet and savory at our house and this was the perfect combination. I used lemonade as the base of the sauce here but any type citrucy juice would... about 19 hours ago From Workout then Cook!
Oops. I definitely overdid it tonight. Too much good food!!! Now my belly kind of hurts. Wahhh. But, tomorrow is a new day. Less pizza, fewer scuffins!
Dinner
Mal and I met Blain, my webmaster, at the Hancock Tavern for dinner this evening.... about 20 hours ago From Carrots 'N' Cake
Considering our obsession with berries, it's hard to believe that there are still quite a few out there that I've never tried. This week, I had my first encounter with a gooseberry: A fruit smaller than than a blueberry, with a round-meets-oblong... 1 day ago From Yumsugar
Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Colin Cowie, wedding planner and lifestyle guru. This week Colin suggests a favor that's edible.
I've always been a big believer that the money you spend on your wedding should go towards... 1 day ago From Yumsugar
Since I'm serving some savory treats at my preserving party, I also plan to offer one sweet treat. Not just any dessert, but a crumbly, fruity pastry that makes the most of last year's blueberry preserves: blueberry cookie bars. They are simple... 1 day ago From Yumsugar
My Twitter followers were shocked--no, outraged!--when I announced last week that I'd never been to Kalustyan's, the international foods store on Lexington Ave. in Murray Hill. Food52's MerrillStubb's Tweeted: "NO! (Can't believe it.)" Savour... 1 day ago From The Amateur Gourmet
This dessert was part of our Cooking Keller Concert in the Park Menu last Sunday, but that post was filled to the brim with our 11-course picnic and I was running out of room to share this recipe.
These almond cakes can be served with almost... 1 day ago From THERE'S A NEWF IN MY SOUP!
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