Cooking Method: Mixing
Picon Biére
I like beer and I like cocktails but a beer cocktail? If you like bitter-sweet drinks like the Negroni, you might want to give this one a try. Perfect for late summer drinking.
By - Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: Makes 1 cocktail
Sweetcorn Slaw
This Sweetcorn Slaw recipe is from Plenty More by Yotam Ottolenghi. It has shredded cabbage and carrots with plenty of fresh sweet corn that is chargrilled in a ridged pan to give it a hint of smokiness. I didn't have a red onion, so I substituted sliced green onions, which worked well.
- Yields: 6 Servings
Fennel and Orange & Arugula Salad
This is such a refreshing salad. The arugula or rocket, with its rich, peppery taste, goes so well with the bright, citrus dressing. Fennel is so underutilized. It is a highly aromatic and flavorful herb with culinary and medicinal uses and, along with the similar-tasting anise, is one of the primary ingredients of absinthe. You can make the vinaigrette and prepare the fennel and oranges ahead of time and refrigerate.
By - Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
The Enzoni Cocktail
I discovered this refreshing “gateway” Campari drink called the Enzoni cocktail which is a is a cross between a Negroni and a Gin Sour where the Sweet Vermouth comes in the form of muddled green grapes. An ideal drink to introduce a novice to Campari, which is my life’s work! First created by Vincenzo Errico whilst tending bar at Milk & Honey, NYC. Vincenzo was trained by the legendary Dick Bradsell (creator of the Espresso Martini). Red seedless grapes work well for this, too.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: Makes 1 cocktail
Utah Fry Sauce
Many years ago, my daughter Zoe and I were travelling and we had a long layover in Salt Lake City. We had lunch and everything seemed to have Utah Fry Sauce. I had never heard of it. It's a mayo ketchup combo. Apparently, it was invented and at Arctic Circle Restaurants, which is a fast-food chain. You can read all about the history of this sauce here. Anyway, I recently bought an air-fryer lid for my Instant Pot and wanted to test it out. So I cut up a potato and made some Utah Fry Sauce. It's really a good sauce. My husband said the fries would have been better deep-fried!
- Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: Makes ⅔ cup
Hearts of Palm & Avocado Salad with Lime & Strawberry
I guess you can tell by now that I love hearts of palm! I love this Hearts of Palm & Avocado Salad with Lime & Strawberry. It's a very simple combination of ingredients that is full of flavor.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
The Bellini Cocktail
Nearly 30 years ago we spent our honeymoon in Venice—late fall so there were brilliant blue skies and daily flooding in the Piazza San Marco which meant that our first purchase as a married couple was matching Wellington boots. We made it our business to visit every bacari we could find—those small tucked away tapas bars unique to Venice—but we also made Harry’s Bar a regular stop. We had the good sense to buy these Bellini glasses from Harry’s to bring home—our second purchase as a married couple. Harry’s has a long list of house cocktails, including the Doge’s Cup (which is like an Italian Pimm’s Cup but made with red wine) but the real star of the show in the Bellini which is simply Prosecco and white peach purée. You can use yellow peaches or even frozen peaches but white peaches are what you get in a Harry’s Bar Bellini. You can add a drop or two of peach liqueur (we like Rinquinquin) but really it is the simplicity of the two ingredients and the seasonality of the fresh peaches that makes this drink so unique. If you order one Bellini at Harry's Bar in Venice, it will set you back about $25.
- Prep: 35 mins
- Yields: Makes 1 cocktail
Lobster Salad with Bibb Lettuce, Apple, and Tarragon Dressing
I wanted to make something "fancy" for dinner. The rich lobster, tart Granny Smith apples and creamy tarragon salad dressing on a bed of butter lettuce definitely added an air of elegance to my table. I will definitely make this again and probably use shrimp, due to my diminishing budget these days!
- Yields: 4 Servings
White Bean, Hearts of Palm & Artichoke Salad
This White Bean, Hearts of Palm & Artichoke Salad is something I threw together using some of my pantry items. It turned out to be a great combination of things. Use this dressing recipe and with different kinds of beans, cheeses and nuts from your pantry to make your own version. This lasted a few days in the fridge and was great for lunch.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Curried Chicken Waldorf Salad
This Curried Chicken Waldorf Salad is an update on the classic salad. The dressing combines mayonnaise, curry powder, turmeric and a bit of mango chutney, which adds the perfect amount of sweetness to compliment the tart Granny Smith apples. I love the crunchiness of this salad.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
