Fried Pickles + Spicy Dill Pickle Mayo Here's a weird connection for you: fried pickles + love. As I was making these fried pickles the other day I was thinking about the very first time I ate fried pickles. This is often my train of thought when I'm working on something. And I realized that the very first time I had fried pickles was at a bar with Trey. This was before we liked each other. Anyway. Fried Pickles + Spicy Dill Pickle Mayo, makes a basketfull. 1/3 cup cornmeal2/3 cup flour1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne1 jar sliced pickles, drained (reserve the juice) For the dipping sauce:1/4 cup mayo1 tablespoon pickle juice1/4 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped1/4 teaspoon cayennea sprinkle of salt + pepper In a large bowl stir together the pickle batter ingredients (the first four ingredients listed above). Stir together the dipping sauce ingredients and serve chilled beside the warm fried pickles.
Rosemary Lemonade This just might be my favorite lemonade recipe. It's simple. It's not too sweet with a little punch of savory from the rosemary. Rosemary Lemonade, makes 5-6 servings 5-6 lemons3-4 sprigs of rosemary1 cup sugar6 cups water In a small pot combine 1 1/2 cups water with 1 cup sugar. In the meantime extract the juice from 5 lemons. If you're feeling naughty add a splash of bourbon. :) Enjoy! P.S.
We are not Martha Flavored Lemonade Inspiration Elsie and I are starting to plan some spring/summer back-yard parties for this coming season. It's going to be my first summer in my house (just became a first time home-owner this past autumn). We plan to host a few little get togethers, I may build a small fire pit for s'mores. Who knows! We decided to try creating a few different lemonades, gearing up for the season. Grapefruit Lemonade- to a large pitcher of lemonade add in 2 cups of grapefruit juice and fresh slices of grapefruit. Strawberry and Basil Lemonade- to a large pitcher of lemonade add 2-3 cups of chopped strawberries and a handful of chopped basil. Cucumber Mint Limeade-to a large pitcher of limeade (or lemonade) add one cucumber, thinly sliced, and a handful of chopped mint leaves. Blackberry Lemonade- to a small pitcher of lemonade add 1 cup of slighlty mashed blackbarries. Happy Monday!
In search of the perfect wine Can genetic engineering make wine even better? Holding a glass of wine by its stem, careful not to warm the liquid with body heat, you raise it to the light above your head. The bright, clear liquid is the shade of pale straw, informing you of its youth and pure character. You bring your nose to the rim of the glass and lower it in, inhaling deeply. Its aroma is inviting and fresh, full of fruit with strong notes of apple and citrus. As you finish inhaling, you begin to sense the more subtle hints woven into the complex mixture like mango, rose petal and an undertone of lime zest. This is the experience of a 2009 Heggies Eden Valley Riesling. Creating the perfect wine experience is a huge industry in Australia. Each Australian consumes 21.1 L of wine each year, on average. Australia is fourth largest exporter of wines in the world and the 16th biggest wine drinking country. But there is still a lot of uncertainty in the wine making process. Julianna Kadar is a Boston-based journalist.
2 Super Simple Sangria Recipes If you've never had Sangria before you are in for a treat. I adore wine but it can be so fun to add seasonal fruits (plus a sweetener). I love how Sangria can be super informal, like fruit punch. This beverage conjures up images of laid back beach days or casual back yard cook outs. Here are are two super simple variations of Sangria that anybody can make and enjoy! Plum and Grape Red Sangria, makes one large pitcher. Needed: 2 bottles of red wine (any kind you prefer), 4 cups juice (I used pomegranate, but you could also use grape or blueberry), 4 sliced plums, 3-4 handfuls sliced grapes and a few cubes of watermelon. Combine all ingredients in a pitcher. White Raspberry and Citrus Sangria, makes one large pitcher. Needed: 2 bottles of white wine (any kind you prefer), 3 cups orange juice, 2 sliced oranges, 2-3 handfuls of white raspberries. You can add any kinds of fresh fruits you have one hand, so feel free to experiment.
Garlic Chicken | Playful Cooking I was reading Judith Jones’s “My Life In Food” and she mentioned that her mother banned garlic from the kitchen because it covered the natural smell of the food. Instantly, it got me thinking about my mom’s cooking style and how she uses garlic only when she is preparing meat. As for me, it’s almost like a routine I follow while preparing any savory dish – first smash couple of garlic cloves and then comes the rest of the flavor profile. I didn’t grow up eating ton load of garlic but then, how did I fell in love with garlic? I really don’t have any answer to that. I believe that there is no right or wrong way of cooking. As for today, let’s indulge in garlic and I mean, lots and lots of garlic. What I love the most about this curry is that it’s fuss free, it doesn’t have a long list of ingredients and it cooks fast. It was not a problem for us at all. Something tells me that Judith Jones’s mother might have changed her kitchen rule if she had tasted this garlic chicken. Ingredients Notes
Fresh Watermelon Jello + Sea Salt I guess I'm into jello now. After making these mojito jello shots I just keep thinking of my jello related ideas I want to try. I decided to try watermelon jello next. I found these fairly small seedless watermelons at Target last week and thought they might make the perfect vessels. Vessels for my jello creations. I have a feeling seedless watermelon means underdeveloped. Fresh Watermelon Jello + Sea Salt, makes 4 large wedges. 3 cups fresh watermelon juice2 cups water*1/2 cup sugar4 packets unflavored gelatincoarse grain sea salt Start by cutting the watermelon in half and scooping out the fruit. In a pot combine the water and sugar and stir to dissolve while cooking over medium heat. *If you'd like to make this jello recipe more adult substitute 1 cup of the water with either white rum or vodka. Once the jello has set, place the watermelon halves on a cutting board with the jello side facing up. Sprinkle with a little coarse sea salt and serve!
Fireworks Red, White and Blue Daiquiris Recipe : Food Network Kitchens Directions Begin by making the blue layer: Put 1 1/2 cups of the ice cubes in the carafe of a blender. Add the passion fruit liqueur, lime juice, blue curacao, rum and sugar. Blend until slushy and there are no chunks of ice left, adding the remaining 1/2 cup of ice if needed. Transfer to a large measuring cup or small bowl and place in the freezer while you make the next layer. For the red layer: Rinse out the blender and then add the frozen strawberries, watermelon, lime juice, rum and sugar. For the white layer: Rinse out the blender and add the coconut sorbet, rum and lime juice. Pour the red layer into the bottom of six 8-ounce glasses, about 1/3 cup each.