Whether you’ll be grilling up sausages for the 4th of July this weekend, or any other time this summer, there’s one thing you should always do before putting your sausages on the grill. It makes all the difference, and you’ll be rewarded with better sausages.
The coconut rice and curried corn in this recipe could very well be eaten separately, and they would make fine additions to lunch or dinner, but the combination of the two is truly special. I call for my homemade Jamaican curry powder, giving the corn a complex spicy, sweet, and slightly sour flavor profile.
Even if you don’t plan to make a whole 4th of July feast on your own, this is one of those dishes that always impresses when you show up at someone else’s cookout.
There are certain foods that just scream “summer,” and watermelon is definitely one of them. From its bright-colored flesh to it sweet, refreshing taste, this fruit is a summer essential.
While there’s not one right way to cut a watermelon, there are certain ways that are faster and less messy. Here’s my favorite.
It’s the time of year when farmers market stands are bursting with gorgeous berries and their sweet smells fill the air. Don’t resist. Go ahead grab a pint of each! If you can keep yourself from eating them all before you get home, make yourself a pitcher of this sangria — the first in a series this month of sangrias inspired by the farmers market.
I’ll always love a good potluck. They were a summertime ritual during my childhood, and such a great example of the way people come together around food. Potlucks don’t have to be fancy, and in fact, it’s better when they aren’t. Just a good spread with a diverse array of dishes, where you get a little taste of just about everything.
From appetizers and salads to sides and desserts, here are 20 generously-sized recipes perfect for feeding a crowd at any backyard potluck this summer.
What does a coffee buyer do? This might seem like a silly question to ask. “Buy coffee,” is the easy, most obvious answer. But in the coffee world, a green coffee buyer’s role is complex and multifaceted.
Green coffee buyers are the ones who travel to origin countries to source coffees — “green coffee” to be precise, as it’s the coffee which hasn’t been roasted yet. Of all the jobs in the coffee industry, the coffee buyer’s definitely comes in as the most glamorized. Just imagine traveling the world to taste coffees and decide which ones to bring back. Of course, being a coffee buyer isn’t always a rockstar, jet-set lifestyle.
Who do you call when you have a vegetable question? The Vegetable Butcher, that’s who! Cara Mangini was our guest this month, lovingly featuring 20 of her favorite vegetables, with fresh ways to slice, dice, and cook them in the kitchen, and surprising new ideas to honor them at the table. From radishes to fennel, and turnips to garlic, turn to the Butcher for your vegetable needs and wants. In case you missed any of her pieces, here’s a look back. Bookmark the collection page for reference later, and don’t forget to visit Cara online at Little Eater or Instagram.
Whether you need a quick side to go along with a lunch salad or something warm and tasty to bring along to a BBQ, keeping a jar of this cornbread mix around will always come in handy. Made with only a few, common dry ingredients, this mix is easy to use and even easier to put together. Say “so long” to store-bought mixes, and start making your own cornbread mix this summer!
Summer means grilling season — everything from fruit and veggies to meat and dessert. We’re deep in the heart of it and it’s just going to get better over the next couple months. So to make sure you get the absolute most out of it, we’ve got six smart tips to guide you through a summer of better grilling.
