Top Chef winner Nicholas Elmi tops lightly grilled asparagus with perfectly cooked eggs that are poached in Meyer lemon juice and water.Grilled Asparagus with Pecorino and Meyer Lemon-Poached Eggs Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for oiling the grate 1 pound thin asparagus Salt 4 large eggs 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh Meyer lemon juice 1 teaspoon finely grated Meyer lemon zest (see Note) 1/2 cup freshly grated Locatelli Pecorino cheese Freshly ground pepper Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1Light a grill and oil the grate. On a baking sheet, toss the asparagus with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt. Grill over moderate heat, turning, until the asparagus are lightly charred and crisp-tender,...
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins d'Alsace*. Complimentary wine was provided for this post though no other compensation was received. This page may contain affiliate links. I was invited to take part in a Millésimes Alsace Digitasting® focusing on the winemakers and wines of the Alsace region of France. It is a wine fair reimagined by the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins d'Alsace*. So, I explored the participating wineries, selected my sample boxes and waited. When the samples arrived from France, I hopped on the website and booked my appointments which were fifteen minute blocks with the winemakers. Because of the time difference between California and France, I scheduled to get up early to catch them in the...
What would you guess is the most eaten color on a school lunch tray? I’m wagering on brown. (Maybe white. I like to hedge my bets.) Deep fried chicken. Slimy beef patties. Corn dogs. Rolls. Pretzels. Pancakes. Buns. French fries. Pasta. Gravy. Chocolate milk. Brownies. Cookies. “Muffins” that ought be called “cupcakes without frosting.” Not only is a rainbow on a plate much prettier to look at than a bunch of brown food, but it has a far greater nutrient variety, too. Don’t just taste the rainbow with a bag of sugary candies…eat the whole rainbow, every day if you can. It goes way beyond a multivitamin. Here’s why: Purple Food Health Benefits Purple foods are rich in anthocyanins, antioxidants...
Bask in the rich flavours of summer with our favourite seasonal recipes, including fresh and healthy salads, homemade dishes, sweet treats and refreshing drinks. Make the most of the British summer season with our pick of the best summer walks and beaches in the UK. Best summer recipes Smoked Trout, watercress and horseradish quiche Quiches are a classic picnic food, and this smoked trout and horseradish quiche really easy to make at home. This recipe makes a 25cm quiche that will serve around 4-6 people (Photo by: minadezhda via Getty Images) Getty Vegan fava bean falafels The majority of the pulses we eat in Britain are imported from farms across the world – except the humble fava bean. These authentic...
This cold eggplant appetizer with tahini (sesame paste) and lemon juice is prepared almost all over the Middle East. Of the varieties, Mutabal is with pomegranate seeds only and Israeli Chatzilim is with mayonnaise and chopped onions. It’s better to start with whole spices, especially cumin, and ground them in a mortar. Serve with toast or warm pita bread. Goes well with grilled lamb. Baba ganoush salad Recipe PREP TIME COOK TIME MAKES 60 minutes 10-15 minutes 2 servings INGREDIENTS (serves 2) 1 eggplant 4 tbsp tahini 2 garlic cloves Juice of ½ lemon 2 pinches of cumin 1 pinch of ground coriander 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves (or parsley) Ground chili or paprika INSTRUCTIONS 1. Prick the eggplant with...
