There was plenty of booze and small bites to enjoy at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. While visiting the Grand Tasting Tent, we chose the best to present to you. From tequila popsicles to tasty foie gras topped with a rhubarb jello, we happily snuck back for seconds of all these delectable items.
— Additional reporting by Nicole Perry
You may have heard of the Fuzzy Navel, an '80s-era cocktail, but have you ever tried a Buzzy Fuzzy Navel? A riff on the classic, made slightly less sweet and fizzy — or rather buzzy — by a splash of beer, this summery cocktail will quench your thirst and get your night (or day) off to the right start. Watch the video to see how it's made, then print out the recipe.
You may be noticing their fragrant aroma in the produce section of your supermarket: right now, mangoes are at their peak, and it's only fitting that June is National Mango Month. They're bursting with floral flavor and satisfying eaten out of hand, but mangoes also provide a welcome taste of the tropics when added to appetizers, drinks, and even meat dishes. Cut up a few and try one (or all 12) of these serving suggestions to start celebrating properly.
We just wrapped up another unforgettable year at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, and while there were countless memories, our editors have a few of the weekend's highlights. Watch our video to hear about the best parties, favorite chef interviews, and incredible dishes, then read all of our Aspen coverage.
Looking to add a dose of fresh flavor to your picnic spread? Now that Summer is here, try a sturdy salad that'll stay crisp throughout an afternoon of sipping wine and sunbathing (no leafy greens need apply). From a light and lovely pea and mint salad to heartier noodle-based options, we've got you covered.
Perhaps it was an influential trip to farm camp as a youngster, or maybe it was out of sheer stubbornness, but I've only come around to eating red meat in the past few years.
It's easy to understand a deep-seated fear of cruciferous vegetables (I still can't stomach broccoli), gloppy (or velvety, depending on your perspective) mayonnaise, or pungent hard-boiled eggs, but steak-phobia is a tougher sell.
Even the most ardent carnivores will respect one's choice to eschew animal flesh, but I'm still perplexed by my avoidance of red meat (and red meat only). Thankfully I've since learned the err of my ways and have taken to juicy steaks, tender braised short ribs, and silky carpaccio with alarming intensity.
If there was ever a time to take full advantage of a celebration, it's during National Candy Month. The fun doesn't stop once you've whipped up your own homemade marshmallows and truffles. Continue the rush by looking through superclever candy ads that will have you chuckling and grabbing the nearest source of sugar. From Skittles maracas to chicken dinner bars (we'll get to that in a minute), click on for a sweet candy bonanza.
The magnitude of celebrity chefs and fine dining opportunities at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen make it an ideal event to forecast culinary trends. Last year, we spotted the rise of vegetarianism, game meats, and high-brow desserts, which continued to rise in popularity over the year and still shape the culinary scene today. This year, we scouted a few new trends worthy of noting. Take a look.
Looking for a new way to cook with eggplant? Follow Gina's cue and fill it with cheesy chicken goodness that's surprisingly easy to make.
Bored with eggplant? Stuff it!
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