Gourmet Cooking at Home!
Want an easy peach crisp that goes beyond the ordinary? This Cherry Amaretto Peach Crisp Recipe is one of my favorite peach and cherry desserts because it has a double dose of cherries. Fresh cherries of course, but also amaretto-soaked dried cherries. The tasty cinnamon oatmeal crumble with sliced almonds is the crowning touch to this summery fruit amaretto recipe.
The Summer Fancy Foods Show was a whirlwind of activity with demonstrations, presentations and HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of food products amassed under one roof (The Javits Center in New York City). I went to discover all the new food trends with one of my official taste testers (Scott) for the 3-day extravaganza. Of all the food trade shows, the Specialty Food Association assembles one of the largest. We sampled fun food fads and discovered a lot of innovation.
While the unique gourmet and artisan foods were the main attraction, it was really interesting to meet the people behind the brands and to discover what set them on their respective paths and how they’ve built their businesses.
Note: There were too many amazing foodstuffs to put them all into just one post, so be sure to check back for more mouthwatering highlights next week. Now, let’s sample some of the inventive foodstuffs coming to your local markets — starting with SNACKS .
Here’s a hearty, healthy chicken salad recipe the whole family will love. Use leftover chicken (leftover rotisserie chicken is my go-to) chewy, nutty farro and a bevy of Mediterranean flavors for a bright, delicious farro salad that’s great for picnics and easy summer eating.
If you’re a fan of jamaican jerk pork with its assaulting hit of bold, fiery flavors, look no further than this Caribbean Jerk Smoked Pork. I use a cheater’s method for my Jamaican Jerk seasoning and after you try it, I guarantee, there’s no going back. This jerk pork recipe is truly easy to make and it’s always a winner. Plus, there’s only 2 ingredients — you heard me.
Want an apricot dessert without too much fuss? This Fresh Apricot Cake with Sugared Almonds is in the Top 10 of summer cakes because it’s made from fresh apricots, a simple batter and is topped with sugared almonds instead of heavy frosting. You’re gonna love this summer fruit cake recipe.
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.
