Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Lemon-Butter Asparagus With Fresh Herbs Lemon-Butter Asparagus With Fresh Herbs is a lovely way to celebrate seasonal vegetables when entertaining is in order. In minutes, this simple side dish may be cooked, garnished & ready to serve. If you have trouble locating white asparagus, double the amount of green to use […]
The Basics: Quinoa
Cooking Essentials The Technique Quinoa Quinoa is a seed possessing many grain-like characteristics. This superfood shares the same botanical family as swiss chard, spinach & beets that can typically be found near the grains & flour varieties in your local market. Quinoa offers toothsome texture to many recipes. Learn how to cook Basic Quinoa that […]
Spring Entertaining: Walnut-Goat Cheese Spring Salad
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Walnut-Goat Cheese Spring Salad Young & tender green beans, a smattering of fresh herbs, lemon juice & tangy goat cheese welcome the season flawlessly. Walnut-Goat Cheese Spring Salad is simple to make & it’s brimming with good flavor & texture. A little quinoa gives the salad a modern lift while quenelles […]
The Basics: Haricot Verts
Cooking Essentials The Technique Haricot Verts Haricot verts, also known as French green beans, are young & tender vegetables that offer valuable benefits nutritionally. An excellent source of fiber, protein & vitamin C, they are low in calories & carbohydrates. When choosing them for purchase, look for blemish free beans with bright color. Many times, […]
Spring Entertaining: The Bread Basket
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials The Bread Basket A collection of simple to more complex breads that feature a variety of leavening methods is the key to hosting small family Easter celebrations. If you’re having trouble locating active dry yeast at this time, just know that traditional biscuits & corn muffins make lovely additions to any […]
Rebecca Gordon’s Cooking Class: Lesson No. 3 Flour
Rebecca Gordon’s Cooking Class Cooking & Baking Skills Lesson No. 3 Flour The Objective: Today’s lesson focuses on flour & the valuable role it plays in a variety of cooking & baking applications ranging from savory main dish dinner solutions to seasonal sweets. You may be experimenting with a little baking right now or find […]
The Basics: Chèvre
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Chèvre Chèvre is a tangy cheese made from goat milk. Many wonderful recipes ranging from appetizers such as Fresh Herb-Chèvre Cheesecake to Chèvre-Basil Tartlets & side dishes may be prepared with it. Even desserts such as Vanilla Bean-Chèvre Sabayon is a lovely way to conclude a delicious celebration meal. Chèvre is most often found […]
Spring Entertaining: Fresh Herb-Chèvre Cheesecake
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Fresh Herb-Chèvre Cheesecake Fresh Herb-Chèvre Cheesecake is a simple way to indulge in a few spring gifts. Chives, parsley & rosemary gently flavor this savory appetizer & blend beautifully with the tangy notes from the goat cheese while fresh lemon brightens the nibble. Serve with blanched & chilled haricot verts or […]
