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July 27th is National Scotch Day. You know how to drink it. How about cooking with it? Although it is much more common to use wine or brandy in cooking, Scotch can offer complex character to everything from appetizers through dessert. Cooking lets you appreciate Scotch—or other whiskey—in new ways. You don’t have to use…
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[1] Blueberry focaccia. The recipe is below (photo © King Arthur Flour). [2] Focaccia with kalamata olives. Here’s the recipe (photo © DeLallo). [3] Earlier recipes had simple toppings: herbs like rosemary or sage, salt and olive oil. Here’s the recipe from (photos #3 and #4 © King Arthur Flour). [4] Focaccia can be baked…
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When you bite into a piece of sweet, juicy watermelon, you’d be surprised to know that in its early days, thousands of years ago, it was bitter and unpleasant. The flesh was not red or yellow, but pale green, with even more seeds than the seediest watermelons of modern time. But they were cultivated for…
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[1] A Pineapple Mojito for National Mojito Day (photo © Cocina 214 | Winter Park, Florida). [2] Strawberry and Classic Mojitos (photo © Hard Rock Cafe). [3] For a Blackberry Mojito, just add 1/2 ounce of blackberry liqueur (photo © Driscoll’s). [4] Fresh pineapple makes a big difference. Use canned pineapple only as a last…
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Here’s some food fun for National Ice Cream Month: Use olive oil or whiskey as the “sauce” on your sundae. It’s a sophisticated sundae that can also be made with sorbet. Use your finest olive oil. While some people will prefer the mildest oil, we also like fruity or peppery olive oil flavors. Prefer to…
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