Posts for July 6th 2010

Coleslaw Recipe 2010-07-06 16:37:29
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Coleslaw

From Gourmet Coleslaw Information Category Side Dishes, Salads Cuisine North American Ingredients2 1/2 pound green cabbage, cored and cut into 3-inch chunks, then finely chopped or shredded 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped 1 large carrot, coarsely grated 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise 1/3 cup cider vinegar 2 teaspoon sugar Directions Toss all vegetables in a large bowl with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
by partysugar
Coleslaw

Coleslaw

Information

Category
Side Dishes, Salads
Cuisine
North American
Coleslaw Recipe 2010-07-06 16:37:29

Ingredients

2 1/2 pound green cabbage, cored and cut into 3-inch chunks, then finely chopped or shredded
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 large carrot, coarsely grated
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoon sugar

Directions

  1. Toss all vegetables in a large bowl with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
  2. Whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar, then toss with slaw, slowly, gradually adding in the dressing until the veggies are coated, but not drenched in sauce.
  3. Chill, covered, stirring occasionally, at least 1 hour (for vegetables to wilt and flavors to blend).

Serves 8-10.

Make ahead: Slaw can be chilled up to 1 day.

Guess Who? 2010-07-06 16:00:30
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Guess Who?

Can you guess which foodie was posing over the long weekend at a screening for Grease: Sing-A-Long?
by partysugar Can you guess which foodie was posing over the long weekend at a screening for Grease: Sing-A-Long?

Guess Who? 2010-07-06 16:00:30

Chicken, Tomato, and Broccoli Salad Recipe 2010-07-06 15:26:28
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Chicken, Tomato & Broccoli Salad

From Eating Well Chicken, Tomato & Broccoli Salad Information Category Main Dishes, Poultry Cuisine North American Ingredients1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed, or 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (skip Step 1) 4 cups broccoli florets 1 1/2 pounds medium tomatoes 2 teaspoons plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 cup lemon juice Directions Place chicken in a skillet or saucepan and add enough water to cover; bring to a simmer over high heat.
by partysugar
Chicken, Tomato & Broccoli Salad

Chicken, Tomato & Broccoli Salad

Information

Category
Main Dishes, Poultry
Cuisine
North American
Chicken, Tomato, and Broccoli Salad Recipe 2010-07-06 15:26:28

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed, or 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (skip Step 1)
4 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 pounds medium tomatoes
2 teaspoons plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup lemon juice

Directions

  1. Place chicken in a skillet or saucepan and add enough water to cover; bring to a simmer over high heat. Cover, reduce heat and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, shred with two forks into bite-size pieces.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add broccoli and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
  3. Meanwhile, core tomatoes and cut in half crosswise. Gently squeeze out seeds and discard. Set the tomatoes cut-side down on paper towels to drain for about 5 minutes.
  4. Place a large heavy skillet, such as cast-iron, over high heat until very hot. Brush the cut sides of the tomatoes with 1 teaspoon oil and place cut-side down in the pan. Cook until charred and beginning to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Brush the tops lightly with another 1 teaspoon oil, turn and cook until the skin is charred, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate to cool. Do not clean the pan.
  5. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in the pan over medium heat. Stir in salt, pepper and chili powder and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Slowly pour in lemon juice (it may splatter), then remove the pan from the heat. Stir to scrape up any browned bits.
  6. Coarsely chop the tomatoes and combine them in a large bowl with the shredded chicken, broccoli and the pan dressing; toss to coat.

Serves 6.

Recipe For Grape Gelatin With Blueberries
fast and easy

Berry Tempting: Grape Gelatin With Blueberries

I've been in Houston, TX, for the past several days, where July weather is unbearably hot and humid.
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I've been in Houston, TX, for the past several days, where July weather is unbearably hot and humid. In my search for a cool, refreshing Summer treat that wasn't too complicated to prepare in my parents' humble kitchen, I stumbled across a recipe for fresh blueberry gelatin cups.

In a modern dessert world full of Earl Grey panna cottas and lemon verbena granités, a berry-and-grape gelée makes a bold pronouncement with its simplicity. The finished chilled dessert was certainly greater than the sum of its parts — smooth, cool, and just sweet enough. To make it, read on.

National Food Festivals and Food Events, July 6-13, 2010
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Noteworthy Nibbles — July 6-13, 2010

Weren't able to join in at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen this year?
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Weren't able to join in at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen this year? Well, there are still so many other classics the Summer has left to offer, regardless of where you live.

If you're a fan of the outdoors, consider the Park City Food & Wine Classic, which offers gourmet wine and food to go along with outdoor adventures like hiking, fishing, and horseback riding.

Fans of coastal beauty will find the trek to California's Central Coast Wine Classic well worth it. Or if artisan ales are more your thing, stop by the AleFest in Chicago, IL.

We're still recovering from the gluttony that is the Fourth of July, so we'll be laying low this week. What are you up to? Do let us know in the space below.


In the know about a fabulous event? Spread the word in our Noteworthy Nibbles group in the YumSugar Community!

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Nigella Lawson's Chicken Caesar Cornets Recipe

Boat Fare: Chicken Caesar Cornets

For an easy and tasty meal to take along on Summer excursions, try Nigella Lawson's chicken Caesar cornets. They're simple to prepare, and pair nicely with beer or apple juice.
Behind the Scenes With Jacques Torres
New York

An Inside Look at Jacques Torres's Chocolate Factory

Chocolatier Jacques Torres opened up one of his NYC factories recently to show off the methods to his chocolate madness.
by partysugar

Chocolatier Jacques Torres opened up one of his NYC factories recently to show off the methods to his chocolate madness. Jacques, who started his career as a pastry chef, said his work is as fun as one might expect. "I am where I want to be in my life," he said. "I just love it."

His SoHo location has both a tasting room and production area, which is in addition to equally appointed facilities in Upper Manhattan and Brooklyn. He creates his own chocolate from beans he buys from all over the world, but location matters. In chocolate, much like coffee and wine, both climate and environmental factors can affect the taste. However, since demand for Jacques's products is so high, he also has to buy a great deal of premade chocolate.

To see what chocolates were my favorites, just read more

24-Hour Restaurant Battle Coming to Food Network in July
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Food Network Wages a 24-Hour Restaurant Battle

If "Restaurant Wars" is always your favorite episode of Top Chef, then Food Network wants you to pick its battle next.
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If "Restaurant Wars" is always your favorite episode of Top Chef, then Food Network wants you to pick its battle next. Premiering July 21 at 10 p.m. EST, with a special sneak peek July 18, 24-Hour Restaurant Battle pits two teams of aspiring restaurateurs against each other in a race to open an eatery in just one day. Diners and judges will decide whose formula has the most potential, with the winners taking home the funds to fully realize their dream. Just watching the trailer is stressing me out, which is probably a sign of a good show. Here's a preview:

With sometime Top Chef judge Scott Conant hosting, and Top Chef Masters winner Marcus Samuelsson weighing in as a judge, 24-Hour Restaurant Battle seems like it's taking a stab at the Bravo show's success. Though we've been hearing more about the Food Network's new sister channel lately, I'm glad to see the flagship station serving up some new, creative fare too. Do you think you'll check it out?

Do You Run Into Trouble When Rolling Out Dough?
baking

Do You Run Into Trouble When Rolling Out Dough?

I'm afraid of dough.
by partysugar

I'm afraid of dough. For some strange reason, whether it's pie or pizza dough, I almost always have a hard time rolling it out. When I recently made grilled pizzas, I had to roll the dough out three times. How about you? If you are a pro on dough rolling, please share your wisdom below!

Mushroom and Fontina Quiche Recipe
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Mushroom and Fontina Quiche

This story, written by Lauren, was uploaded and shared in the Kitchen Goddess group in the YumSugar Community.
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This story, written by Lauren, was uploaded and shared in the Kitchen Goddess group in the YumSugar Community.

As you can see from the photo, the quiche was really good and at the end I had a bunch of crumbs and a tiny sliver left (just enough for a photo)! The original recipe called to use a variety of mushrooms, so I picked butter mushrooms, morels, brown button. The combination of different mushrooms along with the melty fontina cheese was perfect. I cheated on the crust and opted to use a store bought pie crust. Beware when you are cooking the crust before hand, it can start to shrink if the oven is too hot. If it shrinks too much there isn't much space for the filling. Quiches are perfect for brunches or breakfasts and this one is packed full of flavor!

To look at her recipe keep reading.