Posts for May 8th 2012

Spring

Celebrate the Month of May With Eggs-quisite Eggs!

May is National Egg Month, and we've got them on the brain.

May is National Egg Month, and we've got them on the brain. In fact, you could say we're pretty egg-static about those little protein-packed packages. While they make breakfast beautiful, eggs dress up every meal with their simplicity and flexible form. Nestled in toast, wrapped into a breakfast burrito, baked in an exotically spiced tomato sauce . . . did we break through your shell? Here are the best of the basics and more!

fast and easy

Fast & Easy Dinner: Cornflake-Crusted Snapper

A crunchy coating on soft and flaky fish always takes me back to my childhood and those frozen boxes of fish sticks.

A crunchy coating on soft and flaky fish always takes me back to my childhood and those frozen boxes of fish sticks. That's why a recipe for fresh baked cornflake-crusted snapper seemed like the perfect way to re-create the nostalgic dish with a little more adult flair.

Set up stations for the flour, egg white, and cornflakes, and your family will be sitting down for dinner in about a half hour. To keep the meal healthy, I served it with a simple side salad. However, if you're in the mood for a nutritious variation on fish and chips, why not offer it with oven-baked sweet potatoes?

Pull out the box of cereal at dinner to get started on this easy seafood dish.

Food News

Our Favorite Twitter Pics From the Beard Awards

The highly anticipated James Beard Awards took place yesterday, and while we couldn't be there in the flesh, it sure felt like we were: Twitter was aflutter with snapshots, congratulations, and jokes from attendees.

The highly anticipated James Beard Awards took place yesterday, and while we couldn't be there in the flesh, it sure felt like we were: Twitter was aflutter with snapshots, congratulations, and jokes from attendees. Wish you were a part of the action? Get an inside look at what really went on last night inside the winner's circle when you flip through these pictures.

Source: Twitpic User Andrew Zimmern, Twitter User kludt, and Twitter User dwilson79

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Justin Timberlake and Interior Designer Estee Stanley Launch HomeMint

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Kate Bosworth, Rachel Bilson, Jessica Simpson, and beyond — the celebrities behind the BeachMint brand have all consistently impressed us with the products they curate and design.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Kate Bosworth, Rachel Bilson, Jessica Simpson, and beyond — the celebrities behind the BeachMint brand have all consistently impressed us with the products they curate and design. Now, Justin Timberlake joins the fold with the launch of HomeMint. Coming from the creative minds of Mr. Timberlake and interior designer/celebrity stylist Estee Stanley, HomeMint is going to revolutionize the way you shop for your abode. Says Justin: "HomeMint combines my love of architecture and interior design with my passion for technology and social media to create a brand that offers aspirational designs for the home at accessible prices."

The selection features four distinct categories: Private Collection, all of which is exclusive to HomeMint; Collaboration Collection, which pairs Justin and Estee with a new home artisan each month; Unique Finds; and Limited-Edition Art. Products range from $10 to $10,000, but members (just $9.99 a month) get access to exclusive products and pricing.

The whole thing goes live on Wednesday, May 9, but if you sign up before then, you can get early VIP access, which includes the chance to meet Justin in person as well as a $10,000 shopping spree. What are you waiting for?

sandwiches

Ham, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich, Reinvented

Not-quite-soft-boiled, not-quite-hard-boiled eggs get the special treatment in this otherworldly sandwich creation from OnSugar blog Between the Bread.

Not-quite-soft-boiled, not-quite-hard-boiled eggs get the special treatment in this otherworldly sandwich creation from OnSugar blog Between the Bread.

My houseboy has been on a soft-boiled egg kick lately — or maybe you'd call them gently boiled eggs, because the whites have the firmness of a hard-boiled egg, but the yolk is not quite firm, not quite runny. On sandwiches, they are a revelation.

After a recent egg-boiling session, we put together this twist on a ham, egg, and cheese sandwich. The trio of crisped prosciutto, manchego cheese, and gooey egg provided a fascinating flavor and texture combination — salty, creamy, and reminiscent of some of the best parts of French and Italian sandwich concepts.

Like a good club sandwich, the balance of firm ingredients (toast, hard cheese) with moist (egg, mustard) made it all too easy to eat. This reinvention will most definitely be repeated.


Want more? Start following Between the Bread, then get to work on your own food blog. Your gastronomic adventures could wind up featured here.

Yum How To

Take Your Salads to the Next Level With Easy Add-Ins

While I find a simple bowl of leafy greens doused in a zesty vinaigrette to be gratifying, lately I've been opening up to the deliciousness of salad add-ins that can transform a fresh side dish into a full-blown meal.

While I find a simple bowl of leafy greens doused in a zesty vinaigrette to be gratifying, lately I've been opening up to the deliciousness of salad add-ins that can transform a fresh side dish into a full-blown meal. Below are some of my favorite additions.

Toasted Nuts
It's amazing what toasted nuts can add to a salad. A handful of almonds quickly toasted in a pan adds a layer of warmth and crunch to an otherwise one-note dish. I recommend almonds, pine nuts, walnuts, and peanuts.

Flavorful Plant-Based Ingredients
For a kick, incorporate flavorful ingredients like capers or sun-dried tomatoes. Go easy on these though, because a little goes a long way and too much can completely overpower your salad. Olives and pepperoncini also add a lot of flavor and complement salads beautifully.

Quinoa
Cook a batch of quinoa early in the week and use it in your salads for days to come. Quinoa adds heft and texture to salads, not to mention the fact that it makes them more nutritionally substantial.

Find more ideas when you keep reading.