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6 Unusual Spring Vegetables
It's impossible not to be excited by asparagus, artichokes, peas, and other vegetables that traditionally herald the arrival of Spring. But don't stop there — Spring means plenty of other exciting veggies, some of which you may be less familiar with. Keep reading to get acquainted with them.
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What's Cooking at Slashfood
We love Slashfood so much that every Thursday we round up their most delicious stories. Here are this week's finds:
- Gordon Ramsay apologizes for calling an Australian TV host a pig.
- Take advantage of the barbecue and make a memorable Summer drink, smoked lemonade.
- For added flavor — and health benefits — toss turmeric into your favorite dishes.
- The best way to enjoy morels is to serve them simply in a scramble with eggs, spring onions, and asparagus.
- Slashfood talks to the host of Bravo's new Top Chef Masters, Kelly Choi.
- Make an Italian-inspired turkey burger that's short on the grease, but not on moisture.
What Would You Serve?
Entertaining at home is one of my favorite activities of all time, but as with all hobbies, it requires lots of thinking ahead and decision-making, from planning a prep schedule to coordinating the menu. In this series, I'll present a dish and ask you to share what you'd serve alongside it.
Here's the scenario: You're hosting a birthday party for a close friend, and you've purchased fresh asparagus from the farmers market.
Sunday Slow Cooker: Vegetable Stew With Dumplings
Hand me any soup with dumplings, and I'll devour it; I simply love them that much. Not quite bread, not quite noodle, dumplings are the perfect chewy bite of comfort — especially when served with a myriad of different vegetables.
Aside from the slow cooker doing all the work, and the delectable dumpling aspect, the beauty of this dish is its versatility: substitute zucchini for green beans, or fresh, in-season morels for cremini mushrooms.
Must Read: The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever
Due to the difficult economic climate, in the past couple of months, the casserole — a one-pot dish that feeds a crowd and often consists of budget-friendly ingredients — has made a strong comeback. To fully embrace the trend, I recently obtained a copy of The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever ($24.95) by Beatrice Ojakangas. It's filled with over 500 casserole recipes, and to find out what I thought of this cookbook, read more
Noteworthy Nibbles — May 15 to 21, 2008
The weather has warmed up and the festivals are in full swing! From coast to coast there are amazing things to check out. Whether it's cheese in Seattle or BBQ in New Jersey, there's a lot of food waiting to be gobbled up.
Exercise in Excess: The French Laundry Part 2
Yesterday I walked you through the first part of my extravagant time at the French Laundry, and while everything I posted was definitely tasty, you guys haven't even seen the meat of the story (bad pun intended). Today I'll take you from fish course to beef and all the lovely bits in-between.
After the foie gras, the next course was either Filet of American Red Snapper with Summer Squash, San Marzano Tomato "Fondue," Cuttlefish and Arugula-Castelvetrano Olive Pudding (shown right) or Spanish Mackerel "En Escabeche" with Hawaiian Hearts of Peach Palm, English Cucumbers, Cilantro Shoots, Haas Avocado "Coulis" and Rangpur Lime "Gastrique" (shown above).
All the News That's Fit to Eat - May 9, 2007
- Everyone always asks me, what do you really need in your kitchen. Mark Bittman (aka The Minimalist) says you can outfit your kitchen (by buying generics from a restaurant supply store) for $300. Plus, food scientist Harold McGee examines the five second rule - New York Times
- Creating nutrious meals isn't always easy when kids are involved, but here's how four different moms have come up with inspiring ways to feed their families.
Thailand's $25,000 Dinner
First of all, if I was awesome, this post would have been called "One Night in Bangkok," but sadly someone else already used it. Since I'm not that awesome, I'm going to just cut to the chase. This past Saturday night 40-some high-rolling diners headed to Bangkok, Thailand for a 10-course, $25,000 meal.
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