In my never-ending quest to use the forgotten ingredients tucked into the recesses of my pantry, I stumbled onto a half open jar of tahini, or sesame seed paste this week from a previous adventure in making homemade hummus. (Remember the random can of chickpeas that I turned into a sandwich recently?...
Rum isn’t just for cocktails. Celebrate the national day with these recipes. Bobby Flay's Rum Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Pineapple Relish Yield: 4 servings Pineapple relish: 1 small pineapple, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch rounds, cored Canola oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 green...
It’s National Sandwich Month! If your mind went to deli meat on white bread, I don’t blame you. Sandwiches and I had a complicated relationship growing up. As a child, my picky self didn’t even go for a classic peanut butter and jelly. Slices of American cheese and mayonnaise were all that the...
Toast to National Tequila Day with a Watermelon Margarita, courtesy of Duffy’s Sports Grill. What you need: Ingredients 2 ounces Casa Nobles1 ounce watermelon puree1 ounce sour mix1/2 ounce lime juice Equipment ShakerMargarita glass How to make it: Add ice to a shaker tin, add ingredients and...
Sip on these simple, light cocktails from Pinnacle Vodka for something refreshing this summer. What you need: Flirty Fizz 1 part vodka2 parts cranberry juiceSplash of club sodaGarnish with cranberries Vodka Lemonade 1 part vodka2 parts lemonadeGarnish: Fresh mint sprig How to make it: Flirty Fizz...
Heat up your summer barbecue with this recipe for Spicy Pulled Pork Mini Sliders from Ghost Scream. What you need: 1 (4-7 pound) whole Boston Butt or pork shoulder (bone-in with a layer of fat on the bottom)Ghost Scream Chili Garlic Jam Dry rub 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin1 tablespoon ground coriander1...
It’s National Negroni Week! Celebrate with a cocktail from June 4-10. Ocean Prime Orlando is participating in the weeklong celebration with its OP Negroni cocktail for $14, with $1 from each cocktail benefiting Inspire Artistic Minds. This nonprofit gives scholarships and educational experiences...
This Memorial Day weekend, celebrate National Brisket Day (May 28) with this recipe for Brisket Grilled Cheese, courtesy of Sonny’s Head Pitmaster Bryan Mrockza. What you need: Texas Style Brisket Point Beef Brisket, Point Cut (6 lbs)1/3 cup kosher salt1/3 cup freshly ground black pepper Brisket...
Celebrate today with a delish dish of vanilla pudding, because today, May 22, is National Vanilla Pudding Day. This classic American dessert has been adorning tables since the 19th century. What is the difference between pudding and custard, you ask? Pudding is a sweetened milk mixture thickened...
A unique — and timely category appeared in the 24th annual National Pie Championships by the American Pie Council this year. A Royal Wedding Pie category. As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepare to marry this Saturday, consider baking the category’s winner, a banana cream pie called, “I Love...
From Taverna Opa: “The Death Star Cocktail is inspired by the release of Solo: A Star Wars Story. This cocktail is crafted by mixologist Alex Attart, bar manager (and longtime Star Wars fan) at Taverna Opa. “I asked myself ‘What would Darth Vader drink?’” says Alex. It’s a popular cocktail on May...
You can still enjoy a mint julep even if a trip to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby isn't on your agenda. Watch the derby on NBC, which will have TV coverage from 2:30-7:20 p.m. May 5 — with one of Ocean Prime Orlando’s mint juleps in your hand. What you need: 2 ounces bourbon½ ounce simple...
Jayne Williams grew up in Connecticut surrounded by fresh fruits and vegetables, thanks to a large family garden. Despite the availability of these healthy foods, however, Williams spent years eating a diet of mainly processed foods — and dealing with the consequences to her health. Eventually,...