Active/Total Time: 25 mins/35 minsServes: 8Polenta is an Italian staple. It's a corn-based dish that's often served as a side for many stews, or for rich, thick cuts of meat.
Making this soft polenta from scratch is very easy. Coarsely ground cornmeal, chicken or vegetable stock, milk, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, onion, garlic, and fresh sage are all used to give the ...
Love's Kitchen, a UK romantic comedy directed and written by James Hacking, debuts today in American theaters. The film stars Scottish actor Dougray Scott, his real-life spouse as love interest Claire Forlani, and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, who plays himself.
This is Ramsay's first appearance in a major motion picture. The host of Hell's Kitchen, ...
These cheesecake squares are a delightful addition to any party or picnic. Instead of the crumble mixture on top, try fresh berries for a change of pace. Also, if you plan to use sugar substitute, check the packaging for any changes in recipe measurements. Some substitutes are fine to swap out ...
Celebrity chef Tyler Florence, a Food Network host, cookbook author and restaurateur, has just been served a lawsuit by his former business partners. They claim that Florence "bailed" on them and their investment for a new restaurant venture.
The plaintiffs (Michael Musleh, Hani Musleh, Martel & Nabiel, Inc., and DBA ...
Active/Total Time: 35 mins/35 minsServes: 4Pappardelle is a very wide type of fettuccine noodle in the pasta family. In this recipe, the pappardelle is paired with all sorts of flavor-boosting ingredients like pine nuts, shallots, green olives, and chili flakes.
The most predominant ingredients (besides pasta) are fava beans and leaves of chopped kale. Kale is a cabbage that ...
Gale Gand is a renowned celebrity pastry chef as well as a mother of three. She is the former host of the first dessert series on Food Network (Sweet Dreams), a former Top Chef judge, and a featured guest chef appearing on Oprah and Martha Stewart's daytime shows.
In a recent ...
White crab meat is a refreshing twist for tried-and-true devilled eggs. You can serve these on a platter surrounded by fresh vegetables, and use the leftover yolk filling as a veggie dip.
Ingredients:
1 dozen hard boiled eggs, peeled, washed, and split in half
1/2 C mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. mustard
1 tsp. red hot ...
As of tomorrow, one won't be able to match his or her culinary and nutritional standards to the USDA's well-known "food pyramid" -- because as of tomorrow, there won't be a pyramid.
The USDA is changing the shape of the informative graphic to represent a dinner plate.
Consumers have been familiar with the ...
Active/Total Time: 30 mins/45 minsServes: 2 to 3The term Saltimbocca references a classic Italian recipe that literally means "jumps in the mouth." It's prepared with veal and uses both prosciutto and sage as a starting point. From there, countless embellishments and varieties have evolved as chefs see fit.
For this dish, we're swapping out veal for chicken and layering it ...
To me, this Swiss Diamond Wok is a stand-out product for two reasons: the cooking surface and the added features. Both are things that don't normally come with every wok purchase. Time to take a closer look.
First, the cooking surface is unlike any other on the market. It's made from ...
Need some last-minute burger ideas for Memorial Day? Here's a quick suggestion from celebrity chef and grilling expert Bobby Flay: Pimento cheeseburgers.
To make them, mix grated cheddar cheese with chopped roasted red pepper, mayonnaise, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper to taste, then let the cheese melt into a patty ...
This snack mix is great to munch on anytime. The recommended serving size is appx. 1/2 C.
Wheat nuts can be found in most natural food stores, and the "kick" is from the added tablespoon of chili powder. This can be omitted if you'd prefer your snack mix less spicy.
Ingredients:
1/4 ...
This week, Subway celebrated their one-year anniversary of introducing breakfast foods to their menu. The celebration was held in New York City with a breakfast sandwich cook-off, judged by Subway's poster boy Jared Fogle and the chain's executive chef Chris Martone.
Celebrity chef Robert Irvine of Dinner: Impossible and Restaurant: Impossible ...
Any type of deli turkey breast works with this sandwich. Try honey-roasted turkey breast with a mustard and mayonnaise spread. Just replace the garlic sauce and lime juice with a tablespoon of mustard. Fill with lettuce, tomatoes, or any of your other favorite condiments.
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. chili garlic ...
I'm still fascinated by the induction cooking method, even though induction ovens and cooktops have been around for a while. It reminds me of using a gas burner on an electric stovetop because it has that level of temperature control. I also like that induction appliances are much more energy-efficient, ...
This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture made a few changes to the cooking safety guidelines acceptable for pork products. The acceptable temperature for pork cuts is now 145 degrees F, down from the previous 160 degrees F.
And chefs across the nation couldn't be happier.
"USDA confirms what chefs have been ...
There are many different kinds of breakfast casseroles, such as quiches, frittattas, omelets, and stratas. The variance between them is the amount of eggs and ingredients used to create different textures. A strata is made from an egg, bread, and cheese base. It gets puffy and large when baked.
To make ...
Former Gourmet editor Ruth Reichl has just announced a new business venture aimed at the high-end specialty foods market. It's called Gilt Taste, a website currently in beta testing that is part webzine, part food retailer.
The idea behind Gilt Taste is to offer luxury and artisan foods without becoming ...
You don't need a barbecue grill to get the taste of smoky grilled vegetables. While the grill is best, roasting vegetables in a hot oven gets the job done, too. That way, you can leave the grill free to prepare your proteins. Serve this asparagus with lightly barbecued chicken or pork.
Ingredients:
6 ...
Decorate the top of this Banana Custard Pie with curled chocolate or whipped topping. The banana extract will give this pie a vibrant banana taste, so if you want a lighter flavor, then it can be omitted.
Ingredients:
1 partially baked prepared chocolate pie crust
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. flour
1/8 ...
When the hot weather arrives, I always crave an icy treat. If I can whip one up in under five minutes, then all the better. One candidate for exactly that task is the Rival Snow Cone Maker. But how does it perform?
The machine works by using the ice cubes from ...
Todd Kliman is a James Beard Award-winning columnist and restaurant critic, awarded in 2005 for his column in The Washington City Paper with published works in The New Yorker, National Geographic Traveler, and Harper's among others. His first book, The Wild Vine, garnered much praise with its unique character-driven perspective of the ...
Last year, the average yearly salary for an executive chef at a single restaurant was $71,063 according to Nation's Restaurant News. Chances are, though, that the annual salaries of celebrity chefs are far above and beyond that number.
In a list compiled earlier this week by The Daily Meal, the 25 most ...
The sweet and tart flavors of fresh apricots make them a great choice for a salsa base. Serve this Southwestern Sunset Apricot Salsa as a side with grilled pork, fish, chicken, or even with tortilla chips for a snack.
Ingredients:
2 C apricots, diced small
1-1/2 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped fine
2 Tbsp. sweet onion, ...
In the 1980s, one of the many technological advancements in kitchen cookware was the invention of a titanium ceramic non-stick cooking surface. Companies used titanium to make the surface more durable, allowing cooks to use metal utensils without fear of chipping or cracking the surface.
Swiss Diamond decided to take ...
Food writer James Oseland is the current editor-in-chief of Saveur and is also a former James Beard Award winning cookbook author, notably for his 2006 collection of recipes found in Cradle Of Flavor. The cookbook was hailed as one of the best books of the year by The ...
Variation: To make mint brownie cupcakes, use chocolate-covered mint candy bars. Place two candy bars into the batter. The cupcakes may dip slightly in the middle due to the candy bars. Also, do not crush any candy bars and place them on top. Instead, use vanilla frosting with a little mint ...
PBS is now promoting a follow-up series to the widely acclaimed Spain... On the Road Again starring celebrity chef Mario Batali and guest stars Gwyneth Paltrow, NY Times columnist Mark Bittman, and Spanish actress Claudia Bassols. This time around, the traveling food concept goes to Korea and is titled Kimchi Chronicles.
The new series will be ...
The bottle gourd goes by many names -- calabash, opo squash, and long melon for starters -- and was used in early civilizations as a water canteen since its skin is thick and waterproof. This tradition continues in many cultures today.
If you have a bottle gourd and aren't sure ...
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the nominations for the 2011 Daytime Emmy Awards this week. Here are this year's nominees in all culinary categories:
Outstanding Lifestyle Host -- Ina Garten of Barefoot Contessa (Food Network), Bobby Flay of Boy Meets Grill (Food Network), Giada De Laurentiis of Everyday Italian ...
These burgers are a great addition to any picnic, and they only contain 3 grams of carbohydrates each. To keep this recipe low carb, skip the hamburger buns and use lettuce wraps or another low carb tortilla.
Ingredients:
4 slices bacon
1 onion, chopped
1 (6 oz.) can mushrooms, drained and chopped ...
On the eve of May 9, the 2011 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards took place in New York's Avery Fisher Hall at the Lincoln Center. The theme of "The Ultimate Melting Pot" was hosted by celebrity chef and restaurateur Tom Colicchio, Ming Tsai of Simply Ming, and San ...
Artichokes are native to the Mediterranean and contain zero fat, only 25 calories, and plenty of vitamin C, magnesium, and fiber. They are also the vegetable with the highest count of antioxidants per serving.
To serve these curry stuffed artichokes, pull off the artichoke petals and scoop out the couscous to ...
The most recent season of Top Chef brought back fan favorites in an All-Stars edition of the series, including Mike Isabella, an East coast chef and alum from Top Chef Season 6. During the All-Stars finale, Isabella lost to Atlanta chef Richard Blais from Season 4.
But things have picked up quickly for Isabella since ...
This twist on a grilled cheese sandwich is more of a "grown up" version of the recipe, but still brings back all the memories you had eating grilled cheese as a kid. It's also very tasty when made with roasted red peppers instead of asparagus.
Ingredients:
1-1/2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 ...
The James Beard Foundation Awards Ceremony for all media-related categories was held on Friday, May 6 at Espace in New York City. Awards were given to the winners in television, print media, radio, and Internet journalism.
Renowned as the Julia Child of Mexican cuisine, Diana Kennedy won the JBF Best Cookbook Award ...
This is an easy recipe to let your children create for any special occasion, or just on any day they want to make their own breakfast. You can use the ingredients below as a template, and remember to also ask them what flavors of yogurt and different fresh fruits they ...
Foodies in the Rocky Mountain region who are both Top Chef and Food Network fans will be pleased to hear that both franchises will be present in Denver, Colorado this weekend.
Food Network's The Great Food Truck Race is currently filming and has finished stopovers in Las Vegas and Salt Lake ...
This moist pound cake is perfect for that mid-morning snack. Add a cup of your favorite flavored coffee, and you have the perfect pick-me-up for the rest of your busy morning. You can also make this cake for dessert; top with assorted broiled fruit such as peaches, pears, or cherries. To ...
The James Beard Foundation announced yesterday that for the first time in the history of the prestigious culinary awards ceremony, the events will be broadcast live over the Internet.
"The web stream, along with coverage on our blog and Twitter page, will make it possible for those unable ...
Any type of preserves can be used for these muffins; it doesn't have to be just apricot. The egg whites and skim milk make this recipe low in fat and cholesterol. If you'd like an even healthier recipe, use preserves that are low in sugar.
Ingredients:
2 C all-purpose ...
The winner of America's Next Great Restaurant, an NBC reality show that pitted potential restaurateurs against each other in front of a group of celebrity chef investors, was announced last night. The investors chose Jamawn Woods and his restaurant, Soul Daddy, which is now open in three locations across America as of ...
Everyone needs a sweet breakfast treat every now & then, and these blueberry fritters are a great way to experience a moment of indulgence without going overboard. One or two of these fritters will help ward off the cravings for those leftover slices of blueberry pie in the fridge.
Fresh blueberries are ...
The 2011 Tribeca Film Festival, now in its tenth anniversary, showcases and awards films each year that don't necessarily fit into blockbuster movie stereotypes. Awards such as Narrative Feature, New York Documentary, and the Student Visionary Award aren't the categories one would find at the Oscars, but they do reflect the growth ...
Breadfruit is a produce staple in many tropical locations. In Hawaii, breadfruit is often a substitute for mashed taro root to make the sacred poi dish. It's also very popular in the Caribbean, especially in Jamaica where it is often fried and served as chips.
To make this recipe, make sure you have a ...
Adam Gertler, former contestant on Season 4 of The Next Food Network Star, is now the host of a new Discovery Channel show called Will Work For Food. In each episode, he takes on a different occupation in the food industry that involves more manual labor than culinary creativity.
So far, here's what ...
You don't have to be a vegetarian, vegan, or on a restrictive diet to enjoy these black bean patties. Even though they are high in protein, high in fiber, low in fat, and chock full of healthy veggies and fresh herbs, that doesn't mean that these patties skimp on taste. They are very ...
TV personality Mario Lopez has garnered fame as an actor, dancer, author, fitness guru, and host. Some of his most recognizable roles include Saved By the Bell, Dancing With the Stars, and Broadway's revival of A Chorus Line. He is currently the host of television's second-longest-running entertainment show, Extra, as ...
These Italian pork sausage stuffed apples are a great example of "sweet meets savory" and are delicious any time of year. Make sure to shop for large apples for this recipe. To prepare the apples, core them and scoop out a larger portion than you'd normally remove, since this recipe makes a ...
Today's Easter Egg Roll at the White House continues a tradition in its 133rd year. Over thirty thousand tickets were issued via online lottery, and families from all 50 states will be in attendance to join in the White House's largest annual public event.
Several celebrity chefs will be on hand ...
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