On Monday, I shared my ridiculously easy recipe for Eggnog Ice Cream. While the ice cream is delicious in its own right, a simple ice cream such as this really begs for toppings. Of course, my kids would prefer to top their ice cream with hot fudge, but that is not something either my husband or I enjoy. So, the decision of what to use as our topping began.
Some toppings were quickly discarded, such as caramel because it seemed too sweet. Macerated strawberries were considered, but I wasn't sure how well strawberries and eggnog would pair. Then it
New Year’s Appetizers- Part 4
by TT December 28th, 2011 | Appetizers, Recipes
We're at the halfway point of the holiday week: three days past Christmas and three days until New Year's Eve. If you are celebrating at home and haven't planned the menu or the dish you're bringing, it is time to do so! The benefit of delaying until this point is that you now have four weeks of New Year's appetizers from which you can choose.
This week we are finishing the series with a trio of recipes from Todd English. These three appetizers offer a little bit of something for every nibbler: fish, produce, cheese. All of these dishes are
This week we are finishing the series with a trio of recipes from Todd English. These three appetizers offer a little bit of something for every nibbler: fish, produce, cheese. All of these dishes are
Confit
by Elizabeth Skipper December 27th, 2011 | Ask the Chef
I’ve been reading a lot about meats that are cooked in a confit style. What does confit mean?
In its simplest terms, confit means meat that has been preserved by cooking and storing in fat, usually its own. The word comes from the French word "confire" which means to conserve. ("Confiture" is the French word for jams, jellies, and the like, just as English uses the word "preserves" for fruits prepared for long-term storage.)
In the days before refrigeration, other methods were required to store food, including salting, drying, fermenting, and preserving in fat. Nowadays we use these methods more for
In its simplest terms, confit means meat that has been preserved by cooking and storing in fat, usually its own. The word comes from the French word "confire" which means to conserve. ("Confiture" is the French word for jams, jellies, and the like, just as English uses the word "preserves" for fruits prepared for long-term storage.)
In the days before refrigeration, other methods were required to store food, including salting, drying, fermenting, and preserving in fat. Nowadays we use these methods more for
Eggnog Ice Cream
by TT December 26th, 2011 | Desserts, Recipes
On Christmas Eve, we celebrated with a six-course meal. I know, that does sound like a lot of food. However, the original plan my husband had suggested was a ten-course meal. After a little discussion, it was determined that six was far better than ten. With the meal eaten over a six-hour time frame, the portions small, and the dishes kept light, a six-course meal wasn't so daunting.
My husband and I took turns creating each course. I was assigned the appetizer course, which was a cranberry-pear chutney served with fresh mozzarella cheese and lavash crackers. My husband created the
My husband and I took turns creating each course. I was assigned the appetizer course, which was a cranberry-pear chutney served with fresh mozzarella cheese and lavash crackers. My husband created the
Lussekatter – Swedish Christmas Saffron Rolls
by TT December 22nd, 2011 | Breads, Desserts, Recipes
This Thursday brings the final installation of holiday treat recipes from the WMG team. This recipe is courtesy of the newest member of our team, Jessica. Jessica joined us in November and writes about a variety of topics, including politics, holidays, fitness, gadgets, and outdoor activities.
These saffron buns are a traditional Swedish dish. Jessica explains, "This is a traditional Swedish baked good served during the month of December. It is based on the holiday St. Lucia, on December 13th, but can be found on Christmas tables as well. It is not very sweet, but makes a nice roll to
These saffron buns are a traditional Swedish dish. Jessica explains, "This is a traditional Swedish baked good served during the month of December. It is based on the holiday St. Lucia, on December 13th, but can be found on Christmas tables as well. It is not very sweet, but makes a nice roll to