Gourmet Cooking at Home!
In the colder months, there’s nothing like a hot beverage to warm you up from the outdoor chill and if I had my druthers, hot rum drinks would be at the top of my list. Hot buttered rum batter is the starting point for these lip-smacking winter rum drinks (and one mocktail). Which one is your favorite?
Love creamy soups, but can’t tolerate the dairy? This simple vegetable soup is dairy-free, gluten-free and flavor-FULL. Pureed vegetable soups usually have added cream or thickeners. My creamy vegan asparagus soup gets its creamy mouth-feel from potato. Not a lot of potato – just enough to add body to the soup. Try it and see.
If you like the combination of fresh veg, ancient grains and lean protein all tossed in a tasty dressing, this Mediterranean Khorasan Wheat Salad is for you. Never heard of Khorasan wheat before? Neither had I, however, when I researched it, I found that it’s branded as KAMUT®. So what is KAMUT ®? What does it taste like and how do you use it? Read on…
If you have a serious hankering for jam filled cookies and love supporting good causes, look no further these Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies with Jam. Made with ground hazelnuts, cinnamon and cardamom in a buttery dough, these linzer-style hazelnut spice cookies are my contribution (along with a monetary one) to Cookies For Kids’ Cancer charity and you don’t even need a linzer cookie cutter set.
If you’re a fan of fried seafood (and who isn’t?), you’re gonna want to make a batch of these fried whole belly clams. To make them in the traditional New England style use Ipswich clams (a.k.a. Steamers or soft-shell clams) and use the whole clam bellies, strips and cleaned neck. Frying the clams is the easy part, but I’m also sharing a much easier method on how to shuck clams. Don’t forget the simple tartar sauce. Are you ready?
Calling all cooks! You don’t have to be a gourmet chef to get a delicious, healthy meal on the table! At Garlic & Zest, I’ll show you how to make hundreds of seasonal, fresh recipes and indulgent comfort foods with easy step-by-step instructions and photos to help you master the dish.
