Tropical Heaven Sundae Zingy lemon-lime sorbet, rich coconut ice cream, fresh ripe pineapple, and toasted coconut–an island vacation should taste like this. Recipe: Tropical Heaven Sundaes Bluebarb Pie Sundae Store-bought vanilla ice cream swirled with sweet-tart rhubarb compote, plus shortbread “crust” crumbles, gives new meaning to pie à la mode. Use other berries in this “pie” […]

This drink’s title is misleading, but I didn’t name it. The Sangria Roja has red wine, but no fruit chunks nor fortifying brandy or triple sec. I’d go so far as to say it’s no sort of Sangria at all. Harumpf. This drink does have something in common with some other cocktails, though. The Paloma […]

Wake up your beach bar from its winter slumber. Stocking your bar with standard items will prevent you from having to make an emergency run to the store when people drop by. Although fresh is always best, you can substitute with convenience products such as bottled fruit and vegetable juices, and dry mixes. For health-conscious […]

This low-fat recipe is ideal for those who crave deep fried foods. Add a salad and top it with a few sticks of polenta, the perfect pairing. Parmesan cheese gives this low-fat recipe the extra kick that it deserves. INGREDIENTS 1 cup polenta 2 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth 1 cup water 1/2 cup evaporated nonfat […]

Wagshal’s August 2012 special of the month – Market:  Colossal Shrimp Wagshal’s August 2012 special of the month – Beer:  Mid-Atlantic This spicy cantina favorite makes an excellent appetizer and thirst-quencher on a hot summer night. Saveur’s edition #149 is all about Mexican cooking. Th perfect cocktail for Wagshal’s August specials … Serves: 4 drinks […]

INGREDIENTS For the ice cubes: 3 tbsp. Thai basil leaves, cut into chiffonade 1 tbsp. lime juice 1/8 tsp. salt For the soup: 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 white onion, diced 1 tsp. curry powder 1 tsp. cumin ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. turmeric 1/8 tsp. cayenne 2 medium yellow summer squash, peeled and cut […]

Ice Box Cake Serves: 6-8 INGREDIENTS 2 cups chilled heavy cream 6 tablespoons granulated sugar 8 ounces softened cream cheese 1 9-ounce package chocolate wafer cookies 9 Oreo cookies, crushed PREPARATION In a medium bowl, add 2 cups cream and 6 tablespoons sugar and whisk, using a hand mixer, until soft peaks form, 3 to […]

Mixed Berry Terrine Prep Time 10 minutes Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes Yield Serves 8 Questions about storing, preparing or selecting berries? INGREDIENTS 2 envelopes (1/4 ounce each) unflavored gelatin 2 cups white grape juice 1/2 cup sugar 5 1/2 to 6 cups (about 2 pounds) mixed fresh berries, such as strawberries (hulled and halved), raspberries, blackberries, […]

Easy Gazpacho Serves 4 to 6 What You Need BASIC INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 – 2 pounds ripe tomatoes 2 thick slices day-old bread 1 medium cucumber 1 shallot 1-2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil salt and pepper Optional Extra Ingredients: Whiz these into the soup or chop them up […]

Sweet and Savory Wild Rice Salad serves 8 to 10 INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups wild rice, rinsed and drained 1 cup long-grain brown rice, rinsed and drained 1 lime, zested and juiced 1 orange, zested and juiced Small handful fresh dill, finely chopped Small handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped […]