Posted in Food Finds, Tasting, Tips on May 20th, 2009 2 Comments »
So what exactly is it?
Harissa: A spicy paste made with red pepper, native citrus and spice (garlic, coriander). It is a staple of Moroccan & Tunisian cuisines. Its mellow heat & smoky taste makes it ideal to add to so many things.
Mix jarred harissa (we sampled Alili Morocco’s – excellent) with yogurt to make a [...]
Posted in Food Finds, Recipes, Tips on May 20th, 2009 No Comments »
If you are familiar with Food411’s Chef Silvia, you know she is the Queen of Saute. This receipt takes saute to a new level!
Sautéed Ice Cream Wrapped in a Delicate Crèpe, and Chocolate Sauce
Makes 4 servings
4 scoops vanilla ice cream (or your favorite flavor)
4 pastry crèpes, each about 8 inches in diameter (see note)
2 tablespoons [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 14th, 2009 1 Comment »
From our very own Chef Silvia, Cobbler with a Polenta Crust!
“What could be easier than mixing up a batch of seasonal fruit? Doesn’t matter what season it is. Each season has fruits that offer the makings of a great cobbler. For all you non-bakers (like me) this is the perfect dessert to fool everyone into [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 6th, 2009 No Comments »
If you haven’t seen our recent email, we didnt want you to miss it. Our annual MD gift picks
We hope you enjoy it – remember all our gift picks and everything in the Food411 is handpicked by our editors –and we have the extra pounds to prove it!
Posted in Food Finds, Recipes, Tasting, Tips on May 3rd, 2009 3 Comments »
We just sampled Frieda’s (the company that introduced the kiwi to America) french style crepes. These crepes can be used right out of the bag for so many creations. For starts, on Mother’s Day open a “creperie” right in your house. Let everyone decide if they would like a sweet crepe or a savory. [...]
