When it comes to flavorful finishes for vegetables, nothing quite compares to compound butter. This little bit of fat, which can also be a vessel for salt, heat, spices, alliums, or acid, can take an average dish and make it unique within 60 seconds—my current obsession: this chile-lemon butter. Compound butter, two ways Typically, compound…...
While I adore and use as many vegetables as possible, I have a handful of ones I turn to more often, primarily because they grow well, and I love them with many flavors. During the summer, romano beans come front and center. These flat and large runner beans are gorgeous and are easily the star…...
I love a solid garnish to use as something to draw your eye to a dish. And, while some say I over garnish, it is an easy way to not only visually dress up a meal but add a bit of flavor that doesn’t get lost in the cooking process. This can be as simple…...
In New York, we’ve just exited the ‘season’ named Second Summer, and it’s exactly what it sounds like: A weird period of time—mostly in early September—where temperatures fluctuate to briefly mirror the summery hell we just left behind. This ‘season’ (I say this loosely, as this is not an official time, just an observation by...
Popular throughout many countries, membrillo (aka, quince paste or quince cheese) is incredibly versatile and one of the most delicious confections you’ve ever tasted! This membrillo recipe is easy to make and freezes well so… Continue reading → The post Membrillo (Sweet Quince Paste) appeared first on The Daring Gourmet.