Many of us have had boiled or steamed lobster, but did you know that it’s just as quick and easy to grill a lobster? Grilled lobster has incredible flavor that’s perfect for a light summer meal. We use just a bit of butter and fresh lemon juice on our lobster, then serve it with boiled or roasted new potatoes and a glass of Chardonnay. (Our favorites right now include Edna Valley Chardonnay, Caves De Lugny Unoaked Chardonnay and Stag’s Leap ..read more
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What is Pimm’s No. 1?
Pimm’s No. 1 is a British gin-based liqueur made with quinine and a proprietary mixture of spices, herbs and fruit juices. The resulting flavor is unique: citrusy, herbaceous and spicy-sweet.
Created in 1820s London by an oyster bar owner named James Pimm, this reddish-brown liqueur was initially served in small tankards to aid digestion. It was so popular that they began bottling it in the 1860s. “No. 1” was followed by five other liqueurs (numbered 2 through 6 for whiskey, brandy, ..read more
Recipe: Salty Caramel Ice Cream from Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home
Have you heard? Jeni Britton Bauer is coming to Mollie Stone’s on August 10 & 11! She will be signing her James Beard award-winning cookbook Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home while we host a pop-up scoop shop with samples of her creative and delicious ice creams.
After browsing through the cookbook brimming with more than 100 drool-worthy ice cream recipes, we asked Jeni if she would let us share one of her most popular recipes: Salty Caramel Ice Cream.
Even though there ..read more
In Season Now: Sweet Red Corn
Have you seen the red corn in our produce departments yet? Named for its “jewel-like” kernels, it’s called Ruby Jewel Sweet Red Corn. Restaurant chefs and backyard cooks alike choose it for its tender, sweet flavor and visual appeal. It’s great on the grill or roasted, either on the cob or as kernels shaved into salads, pastas or salads.
What makes it red?
Ruby Jewel Sweet Red Corn gets its marvelous color from traditionally bred, heirloom style seeds. These seeds have a ..read more
Berry Oatmeal Scones
Who doesn’t love a fluffy, tender, freshly-baked scone…
If you need a go-to scone recipe, look no further. This particular recipe bakes up into the perfect scone texture, and gets a little extra flavor from the oats (think oatmeal cookies).
We used blackberries in the batch pictured above, but raspberries and blueberries are excellent alternatives. You could even try using chopped peaches, nectarines or apples, plus a dash of cinnamon to the dough when you add the salt.
Time-saving tip for freshly-baked scones ..read more
Strawberry Chocolate S’mores for a Summer Dessert on the BBQ
The classic combination of chocolate, marshmallow and graham cracker doesn’t necessarily need an update, but we have to say this version of s’mores is definitely worthy of your next BBQ.
This dessert is easy to assemble in advance, and fun for guests (especially kids) to make. One thing that we particularly enjoyed was finding out how each person assembles their Strawberry S’more. Some people just went for it and stacked everything up; others ate each component separately.
However you enjoy them, you ..read more
Lemony Couscous Lentil Salad
Guest post and recipe by Amy of StreamingGourmet.com!
Perfect for a summer picnic, or even just lunch at work, this easy Lemony Couscous Lentil Salad is bursting with fresh flavors (not to mention fiber and vitamins). Mollie Stone’s new line of infused olive oils is wonderful for salads like this one. This particular variation on lentil salad features the tang of lemon, the bite of fresh arugula and the rich flavors of tarragon and Dijon mustard.
Add this to your 4th of ..read more
Meyer Lemon Meringue Pie
Brightly flavored lemon desserts are perfect for summertime. For a subtle twist on classic lemon desserts, try using meyer lemons. They are slightly sweeter and less acidic than regular lemons because they are a hybrid of lemon and mandarin orange. They originated in China, and it was a man named Frank N. Meyer that first brought them to the US in the early 1900s (which explains the name).
Meyer lemons are typically smaller and more spherical than traditional lemons, with a ..read more
Recipes for Father’s Day Breakfast: Maple Bacon, Easy Ham & Cheese Omelet
If your kids like to cook, Father’s Day is the perfect occasion for them to help out in the kitchen. We recipe tested with adorable Heidi’s assistance to make sure these instructions for oven baked Maple Bacon and an Easy Ham & Cheese Omelet are kid-proof and delicious. Be sure to help out with any chopping as well as the hot oven and stovetop.
It should also be said that these are great recipes for Mother’s Day, and that Maple Bacon ..read more
Recipe: Gnocchi with Beef Basil Ragù
Guest post & recipe by Amy of StreamingGourmet.com!
This version of Ragù is closer to a Ragù alla Napoletana than my recipe for Veal, Pork and Rosemary Ragù. The Ragù in Naples has more tomatoes, more onion in the soffritto and includes fresh herbs, like basil. The difference between a truly authentic Ragù alla Napoletana and mine is that in Naples, they make it with sliced meat rather than ground meat. Think pork spareribs and boneless pork shoulder stewing all day. ..read more