Recipe: Apricot-Vanilla Bean Jam — Gift It!
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The simple art of small-batch jams is something to celebrate and share. It’s like saying, “Hey, I have all this delicious, ripe fruit that I am going to whip up, and you — lucky recipient — are so special to me that I am going to share all this goodness and love with you.” When words alone can’t send the message strong enough, say it with jam!
Flecked with real vanilla bean, this brilliantly hued apricot jam is summertime in a jar — and it makes the most beautiful edible gift.
10 Recipes to Preserve Summer’s Best Tomatoes — Recipes from The Kitchn
It’s nearly the middle of August, which signals one very important occasion: tomato season! Markets are overflowing with tomatoes so perfect you can (and should) eat them like an apple.
But don’t limit your consumption of these ripe, red tomatoes to just August; now is the time to stock up and preserve these beauties for later. You’ll thank me come January.
Healthy Appetizers: Spicy Bagel Bites
4.09 / 5 Stars | 17 Reviews
by sal
“A mixed seasoning topping makes these crispy little bagel bites an exceptional treat.”
Healthy Bread: Whole Wheat Honey Bread
A Week of Wholesome Whole-Grain Meals from Maria Speck — Menus from The Kitchn
You would really like to eat more whole grains, but it is way too hot right now to think about even boiling water. And cooking grains is cumbersome to boot, right? Am I reading your mind?
Cooking in summer should feel like a breeze — it shouldn’t zap your energy. Thankfully, people the world over have long ago figured out how to balance hot days with fresh and easy grain salads. Look no further than the Mediterranean, where no-fuss summer cooking is celebrated. Many Mediterranean meals include trendy grains, such as freekeh, bulgur, and couscous; and here’s how to make summery meals with these grains even easier.
5 Important Tips for Making Better Poached Eggs — Tips from The Kitchn
Even if you’ve made them a hundred times, poached eggs can be fickle. From getting the water temperature just right, to pulling the egg out of the pot at just the right time, there are specific factors that help achieve perfectly poached eggs. When done correctly, though, the payoff is something truly delicious.
Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, these five tips are your ticket to better poached eggs every time.
Healthy Appetizers: Raw Hummus
4.09 / 5 Stars | 65 Reviews
by EMILKALIL
“Raw organic hummus. A treat from traditionally cooked hummus and causes very little gas because all the enzymes are still there. When I serve this I make a depression in the middle and fill it with olive oil. Serve with pita bread, carrot or celery sticks, or small romaine leaves.”