There is a short list of things worth keeping in your freezer at all times. A log of compound butter is on it. Ten minutes of work in May and you have something useful through August. That is a trade-off worth making, especially when the ingredient that makes this version … [Read more...] about Chive Blossom Compound Butter: Make It Once, Use It All Summer
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Chive Blossom Vinegar: How to Make It and Why You Should
What Is Chive Blossom Vinegar? It is exactly what it sounds like: white wine or champagne vinegar infused with fresh chive blossoms. Capturing the essence of the blossoms in vinegar is a way to preserve their unique flavour long after their season has passed. The result is not … [Read more...] about Chive Blossom Vinegar: How to Make It and Why You Should
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
Simple Turkey Stock: A Lesson from Mrs. Patmore’s Kitchen
Make the Most of Your Christmas Bird with This Easy, Waste-Not Approach to Homemade Turkey Stock In the great kitchens of Downton Abbey, nothing went to waste. Mrs. Patmore would have been appalled at the thought of discarding a perfectly good turkey carcass after Christmas … [Read more...] about Simple Turkey Stock: A Lesson from Mrs. Patmore’s Kitchen
Grilled Salmon with Garden Herbs
Looking for a recipe that will impress your guests without complicating your life? Grilled salmon with garden herbs combines elegance and simplicity. This refined dish, worthy of the finest tables, can be prepared in less than 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have … [Read more...] about Grilled Salmon with Garden Herbs
