Garlic scapes are the curling green stems that grow from hardneck garlic in late June, a few weeks before the bulbs are ready to harvest. They need to come off -- leaving them on means smaller bulbs -- but that doesn’t mean they belong in the compost. They have a fresh, mild … [Read more...] about Garlic Scape Compound Butter — Ready in 10 Minutes, Keeps All Summer
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Chive Blossom Goat Cheese Spread: A Five-Minute Recipe Worth Knowing
Two ingredients, five minutes, one very useful recipe. What You Are Actually Making This is a fresh cheese spread with chive blossoms folded in. The blossoms add their mild, allium flavour and a scatter of purple colour that makes the whole thing look more composed than the … [Read more...] about Chive Blossom Goat Cheese Spread: A Five-Minute Recipe Worth Knowing
Edwardian Tuna Cakes: The Upstairs Version of a Pantry Staple
Tuna out of a tin has a reputation problem. It calls to mind sad desk lunches, not candlelit dining rooms. But here's the thing. The Edwardians were resourceful cooks. They knew how to take a modest ingredient and make it presentable. A little lemon zest, a handful of capers, … [Read more...] about Edwardian Tuna Cakes: The Upstairs Version of a Pantry Staple
The Rise of Homemade Hummus: A Delicious and Economical Culinary Adventure
In today's fast-paced world, where convenience often trumps tradition, the act of making homemade hummus stands as a refreshing reminder of the joys of simple, wholesome cooking. This creamy Middle Eastern dip, once a staple in households across the Levant region, has risen to … [Read more...] about The Rise of Homemade Hummus: A Delicious and Economical Culinary Adventure
Faux Gras – The Future of Luxury Pâté
Foie gras is embroiled in never-ending controversy. Animal rights supporters decry the force-feeding required to produce fatty goose or duck liver. Chefs defend foie as inextricable from fine dining. And foodies crave that silken, indulgent texture and savory depth pairing … [Read more...] about Faux Gras – The Future of Luxury Pâté
