Kansas City Style RibsIf you celebrate Memorial Day -- and the unofficial arrival of summer -- with a big cookout or picnic, you're going to need something to drink with all that grilled deliciousness. Aside from a pitcher of iced tea or lemonade, you could just pick up any old beer or box of wine and be done with it. But with just a little bit more effort, and a few guidelines for finding a suitable match, you can make that brisket you've been lovingly tending for the last 12 hours taste even better.
Without getting too detailed (it's summer -- who wants complicated?):
- Delicate foods are natural partners with lighter style beers and wines; the opposite is true as well.
- Bubbles are great palate cleansers and are terrific with fatty foods.
- Beverages with a hint of sweetness tend to go well with spicier foods.
- Bitterness can be refreshing and is a good foil for rich foods.
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Of course, if you know you love drinking champagne with everything from
It happens to everyone: You buy a bunch of herbs for a recipe, then watch the leftovers decompose in your fridge. Carla Hall tells you how to use them up deliciously. REDBOOK.
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Basil
"When you think of basil, you think of pesto, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauces, and pasta dishes. But basil is also great with corn, zucchini, eggplant, even fresh strawberries."
Chives
"Use them in place of scallions. They taste great with eggs. If you can, snip them with kitchen scissors instead of cutting them with a knife; if your knife's dull, you'll bruise them."
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Cilantro
"Did you know the stems are flavorful too? Add cilantro to Mexican food: guacamole, tomatoes, rice. I make a tuna salad with cilantro and lime, peanuts, ginger, and chili. If your dish has lime in it, you can usually use cilantro too."
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Mint
"I love it in salads, and it's great in marinades-mint, olive oil, and garlic-for meat. And it makes anWhen you think of a weeknight meal, tuna burgers and and a miso cabbage salad may not be what comes to mind. However, we think that's exactly the reason it should be your dinner tonight. These dishes combine to make a meal full of bright, zippy flavors that will leave you perfectly satisfied on a Monday (or any) night.
The Menu
Tuna Burgers with Wasabi Ginger Mayo by merrill
Tuna Burgers
4 scallions, white and light green parts only, finely chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 pound sushi-grade ahi tuna, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 English cucumber
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1 box broccoli or alfalfa sprouts
6 brioche rollsWasabi Ginger Mayonnaise
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared wasabi
6 tablespoons finely chopped pickled ginger (the pink, sweet kind you get with sushi)1. Combine the scallions, ginger, egg and tuna in a large bowl.
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By Cinema & Spice | Shine Food – 11 hours agoChocolate Covered Banana Bites
Ingredients:
2 cups chocolate chips (semi sweet)
2 tablespoons of coconut oil
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
2 large pinches of sea salt + extra for sprinkling
4 bananas, that aren't over ripe
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1 pinch granulated sugar for sprinkling
Directions:
Before you start line 2 large plates with aluminum foil and clear some room in your freezer, always good to do these things before your hands are covered in chocolate.
Place the 2 cups of chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the chocolate for 30 seconds. Then add the coconut oil and the peanut butter, microwave for 30 more seconds. Stir with a spoon and make sure that everything is melted and creamy. If you have a few stubborn chips, wait a few seconds and see if the residual heat melts them, if not, give the mixture another 5-10 seconds in the microwave. Once creamy and well combined add the salt, and stir once more.
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Arrested Development Cornballs
DANGER: Cornballs are potentially addicting and possibly dangerous! Watch your guests for signs of cornball stealing, taking more than their fair share, or eating the Cornballs while they are too hot. Oh yeah, also watch out for the hot oil.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon white spelt flour
1/2 cup +1 tablespoon fine cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 egg
1/2 cup unsweetened soy milk with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
oil for frying
For Savory Cornballs add these ingredients to the mixture:
1/4 cup onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 green onions, minced
1 ear of corn, with kernels off of the cob
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated (optional)
For Sweet Cornballs add these ingredients to the mixture:
1/4 cup + ¼ teaspoon of vanilla sugar (or
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The best way to get your spinach! Family dinner night has never tasted so good! These cheesy calzones are delicious and fun to make with the whole family. Use store-bought pizza dough for a simple dinner prep.
Ingredients:
1 store-bought or homemade pizza dough
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, for dusting
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
Helpful Tip:
You can find pizza dough at most specialty grocery stores in the freezer section. Thaw before use.
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Directions:
1.Preheat oven to 500°F. Dust a clean work surface with 1/4 cup flour. Place the dough in the flour and coat all sides. With a rolling pin, roll the dough out into a 12-15 inch circle. Dust a baking stone or baking pan with the remaining flour and transfer the dough onto the floured baking stone.
2. Spoon marinara
Cornmeal-Dusted Catfish with Quinoa SautéFarmed catfish is an inexpensive, sustainable option. For a kid-friendly dish, omit the jalapeño in the quinoa.
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: 1 fillet and about 2/3 cup quinoa mixture)
Ingredients1/3 cup uncooked quinoa
1/2 cup hot water
1/4 cup cornmeal
4 (6-ounce) catfish fillets
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced jalapeño pepper
2 teaspoons thinly sliced garlic
1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
1 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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Preparation
1. Place quinoa in a fine sieve; place sieve in a large bowl. Cover quinoa with water. Using your hands, rub grains together for 30 seconds; rinse and drain. Repeat
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Pesto Chicken Burgers Rethink your burger: Tomatoes and fragrant pesto give this sandwich a delicious twist.
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Pesto Chicken Burgers
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup baby spinach (1 ounce)
1 clove garlic, peeled
1/4 cup walnuts
4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grilling
Coarse salt and pepper
1 pound ground white-meat chicken
2 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
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1. In a food processor, puree basil, spinach, garlic, walnuts, oil, and 1 tablespoon water. Season pesto with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Combine 1 tablespoon pesto, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and chicken and form into 4 patties. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Brush tomatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill patties, covered, 4
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