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Ginger Scallop Aguachile with Wasabi Glazed Wonton Chips

July 31, 2021 No Comments

The heat has backed off in my part of the world. But I know the weather is just lulling us into a false sense of security before pummeling us with more oppressive temperatures. So, I’m keeping my beers cold and meals chilled because August is just getting started. And if I’m honest, this is my favorite way to eat. Dishes like today’s Ginger Scallop Aguachile are my idea of heaven. It may sound disconcerting but I really do love raw food. It could be a latent carnivorous instinct or it could simply be a preference for a particular texture. Whatever it is, I find crudo and carpaccio to be endlessly compelling. They’re bursting with flavor, satisfying, yet refreshing. In other words, they’re the only dishes I want to eat in August.

Chocolate, Frozen Desserts

Banana Split Pavlova Terrine with Toasted Meringue

July 24, 2021 No Comments

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I may have gone beyond the pale with this one. If you’ve visited this blog before, you know I love a good hybrid dessert. The recipe for these S’mores Alfajores is just one of many examples. But today’s Banana Split Pavlova Terrine borrows from 4 separate dishes. It’s one part Baked Alaska, one part ice cream terrine, one part pavlova, and of course, one part banana split. It is however entirely nuts. But hopefully, it comes across as nuts in a good way. This is a layered dessert, so it has many moving parts and it does require a little patience. I say this not to intimidate you because each step is actually fairly simple, but I would encourage you to start this dessert at least 3 days before you need it.

Salads, Snacks, Starters

Whipped Feta and Watermelon Salad

July 21, 2021 No Comments

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The best part of summer? Chips, dips, and the like become dinner food. In the summer, snacking is king. It makes perfect sense. When we aren’t held to a schedule, I believe humans are natural-born grazers. When there is sun to soak up, who wants to spend time in front of a stove? Almost every crop and piece of produce is at its peak and the less is more approach is the most successful. And when heatwaves roll in, a plate of spaghetti and meatballs isn’t top of mind for anyone. What is far more likely to capture the imagination? Beer, fridge cold hummus, torn pita bread, and this Whipped Feta with Watermelon Salad.

Pork, Sandwiches & Wraps

Mortadella Pesto Melt with Sunflower Seed Pesto

July 19, 2021 No Comments

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Depending on where you are in the world, dinner parties may or may not be back on the menu. In my corner of the world, they very much are. And while I’m excited by this development, I am also trepidatious. It’s not that I’m all that worried about the COVID of it all. I am lucky enough to be fully vaccinated as are most of my friends at this point. It’s more that I feel like I’ve forgotten how to human. So I’ve been keeping my gatherings small and my menus simple. So today, I’m bringing you one such menu item – this Mortadella Pesto Melt.