In some ways, sipping the world's wines can be a hopeless endeavor; there's so much wine out there that we could sample wine all day long and still get nowhere near tasting everything. That doesn't mean we won't try! From Spanish Cavas to French Châteauneuf-du-Papes, here are five memorable wines we quaffed this week, and why we loved them.
From Fine Cooking
Ingredients
2/3 cup whole milk; more if needed
12 large oil-packed anchovy fillets
2 small cloves garlic, smashed
16 fresh cilantro sprigs, coarsely chopped
Freshly ground white pepper
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
1-1/3 cups pitted brined green olives, rinsed if particularly salty, coarsely chopped
1 baguette, sliced 1/2 inch thick and toasted
Directions
Makes about 2 cups of dip.
From Fine Cooking
Ingredients
2-1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1-1/2 lb. chicken tenders
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1-2 Tbs. Frank's Red Hot sauce, depending on desired heat
1/4 tsp. cayenne
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 4 oz.)
1/2 cup sour cream
3 Tbs. milk
Directions
After getting into a regular routine of packing lunch, it's easy to wind up pressed for fresh and creative sandwich ideas. Kitchen Goddess member Fuzzles writes in:
The really hot UPS drive delivered my spanking-new panini press today! I broke it in for dinner tonight (the press, not the hot UPS guy), filling the sandwich with layers of paper-thin tavern ham slices from the deli, aged white cheddar, and thin slices of local HoneyCrisp apples. Now I'm asking for your favorite fillings for inspiration. Let the panini marathon begin!
It doesn't get much more delicious than cheddar and crispy, tangy apple slices, but if I were to recommend an en fuego panini combination, I'd suggest manchego, quince paste, and jamón serrano for some Spanish flair or, if I were feeling really bling, chunks of lobster, watercress, and fontina cheese. What goes into your favorite panini?
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On the so-called show, four contestants — Sara Nguyen of season three, season four's Ryan Scott, and Casey Thompson and Tre Wilcox of season 3 and Top Chef All-Stars — compete for a $25,000 prize (and, in promotion-heavy Bravo land, the opportunity to launch a Top Chef line of Healthy Choice entrées).
The first episode is riddled with plenty of clichéd phrases like "the competition is stiff, food is skinny, and the stakes are high" ("This is redemption for me," Scott declares in one particularly dramatic moment). Still, with only wholesome ingredients, creative use of kitchen techniques will be more important than ever. I'm curious to watch for that reason alone, and it makes me wonder why they don't have an entire season of Top Chef dedicated to healthy cooking. Will you tune in?
I know you're sad to see Summer go, but don't despair. It's cookbook season! And there are many delicious things heading your way in Fall. There's no better time to share these selections, both newly released and on the horizon, sure to tempt your palate and get your creative juices flowing in the crisp air. Here are seven new kitchen tomes we're digging — and another three cookbooks we're eagerly awaiting this Autumn.
Whether it's for a birthday, a bridal shower, or a very belated Father's Day celebration, a lemon layer cake is always sure to please; just ask YumSugar Community member Coltkels.
Graduation was great: not just because I got my diploma, but also because I got a KitchenAid mixer for my gift from my sister. I was ecstatic I could finally make cakes and whip egg whites. So when I was unavailable for Fathers Day, and ended up being 59 days late when my sisters and I decided to finally celebrate it, I figured the only way I could make it up to my Dad was with a homemade cake. This delicious easy lemon essence cake with cream cheese frosting will be perfect for any celebration!
To hear the rest of the the story and get her recipe, check out her blog. Want to share your latest baking adventure? Upload your photos to our Savory Sights group!
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