Saucy, spicy shrimp paired with a cold beer or margarita is a simple summertime meal that’s best enjoyed outside with lots of napkins. To make this weeknight-easy dish of “drunken” shrimp, we gently simmer them with tequila and a garlic-infused combination of butter and olive oil, for a ...
Family Features — Shake up your next family barbecue with fresh, flaky seafood. This Grilled Glazed Salmon may result in a new favorite when served over rice or alongside fresh veggies or a small salad. Find more summer grilling ideas at Culinary.net. Grilled Glazed Salmon Recipe courtesy ...
While modern growing methods mean we have cherries year round, the summer months are typically still thought of as cherry season in the United States. The Northwest Horticultural Council records Washington state, California and Oregon as the top cherry-producing states. The Northwest cherry crop was worth more than $697 million in 2023, and cherry industries in Washington and Oregon together provide more than 20,000 jobs. Stone Fruit? A stone fruit, also called a “drupe,” has a large pit or “stone” in the middle. Many familiar fruits are in this category: peaches, plums, ...
Checking out my little container garden the other day I noticed there were a few tiny bell peppers on the vines, cute but not promising. However, at the local farm stands the peppers are large, abundant and being sold for much less than in supermarkets. It’s the perfect time to buy peppers ...
Robust tomato flavor is key to tomato rice, a popular southern Indian dish typically prepared when there is an abundance of ripe, red tomatoes and leftover basmati rice. It’s a versatile but intensely savory dish that can be eaten as a light meal with a dollop of yogurt or paired with ...
Have you been using salt wrong all your life? Are you marinating too long, thinking that it’s necessary for flavoring? Find out which cooking techniques are the subject of heated debates among seasoned chefs and which side of the table you’re on. Should you salt before or after cooking? There’s no doubt that salt is essential for seasoning but chefs may disagree about the best time to use it. For meats, some strongly recommend salting before cooking — known as dry brining - to give the salt more time to season the meat and tenderize the texture. Other chefs oppose this ...
