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The tomato coulis is an upscale version of ketchup with pureed tomatoes, honey and fresh basil - goes wonderful with the zucchini fries!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/24/baked-zucchini-fries.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/24/baked-zucchini-fries.htm Fri, 24 May 2013 12:14:49 +0000 2013-05-24T12:14:49Z http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/23/salt-and-herb-crusted-prime-rib-with-red-wine-sauce.htm <p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/fishandseafood/r/Salt-And-Herb-Crusted-Prime-Rib-With-Red-Wine-Sauce.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/Y/U/Prime_Rib170h138.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="138" height="170" align="right" /></a>Prime Rib is a very delicious and tender cut of meat.&#160;&#160; Long, slow cooking is the key to the perfect prime rib. Salt and fresh herbs are the only thing you need to make this cut of beef amazing!&#160; We finish with a beautiful red wine sauce on the plate that really intensifies the beef flavor.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/23/salt-and-herb-crusted-prime-rib-with-red-wine-sauce.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/23/salt-and-herb-crusted-prime-rib-with-red-wine-sauce.htm Thu, 23 May 2013 11:20:23 +0000 2013-05-23T11:20:23Z http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/22/chilled-rhubarb-strawberry-soup-2.htm <p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/dessertrecipes/r/rhubstrawsoup.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/a/b/strawberryrhubarb180w135.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="180" height="135" align="right" /></a>Soup for dessert? You bet! Two signs of spring, rhubarb and strawberries, match wonderfully in this delightful dessert. A scoop of mascarpone cheese adds a luxurious texture to the dish.</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p>Check out the recipe for <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/dessertrecipes/r/rhubstrawsoup.htm">Chilled Rhubarb &#038; Strawberry Soup </a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/22/chilled-rhubarb-strawberry-soup-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/22/chilled-rhubarb-strawberry-soup-2.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 11:35:53 +0000 2013-05-22T11:35:53Z http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/21/candied-walnut-crusted-salmon-with-lemon-zest-vinaigrette-and-spring-pea-sprouts-2.htm <p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/gourmetentertaining/r/Candied-Walnut-Crusted-Salmon-With-Lemon-Zest-Vinaigrette-And-Spring-Pea-Sprouts.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/G/S/salmonwalnut170x161.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="170" height="161" align="right" /></a></p> <p>Fresh salmon is seared to perfection then finished in the oven with a candied walnut butter that creates a deliciously sweet and flaky fish. Pea sprouts are tossed in a lemon zest vinaigrette to top the salmon adding a crisp bite to the dish.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/21/candied-walnut-crusted-salmon-with-lemon-zest-vinaigrette-and-spring-pea-sprouts-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/21/candied-walnut-crusted-salmon-with-lemon-zest-vinaigrette-and-spring-pea-sprouts-2.htm Tue, 21 May 2013 11:01:26 +0000 2013-05-21T11:01:26Z http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/18/squid-pad-thai.htm <p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/fishandseafood/r/Squid-Pad-Thai.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/_/b/squidpadthai180w133.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="180" height="133" align="right" /></a></p> <p>Chef Ludo Lefebvre (L.A. Ludobites Restaurants) loves to decontruct a dish, analyze the ingredients, and reimagine the dish again with his unique culinary genius. A favorite of Ludo's is the Vietnamese dish, Pad Thai. Here's the twist - Ludo substitutes the noodles with thin strips of squid. This dish is a bit time consuming, but the results are fantastic!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/18/squid-pad-thai.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/18/squid-pad-thai.htm Sat, 18 May 2013 12:09:17 +0000 2013-05-18T12:09:17Z http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/15/southern-buttermint-ice-cream.htm <p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/dessertrecipes/r/Savannah-Buttermint-Ice-Cream.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/Y/b/2011_06_29-Buttermint180h163.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="163" height="180" align="right" /></a></p> <p>This an absolutely fantastic creamy ice cream with a wonderful salty butter and peppermint flavor. Delicious flecks of white chocolate are found throughout. The secret ingredient in this recipe is butter flavor drops. I don't usually use flavorings, but it really works in this case.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/15/southern-buttermint-ice-cream.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/15/southern-buttermint-ice-cream.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 10:59:08 +0000 2013-05-15T10:59:08Z http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/11/brunch-recipes-for-mothers-day.htm <p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/allgourmetrecipes/tp/mothersdaybrunch.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/k/U/strawberryfrenchtoast_Melanie_Acevedo.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="144" height="180" align="right" /></a></p> <p>Mother's Day is one of the busiest times of the year for restaurants. Avoid the crowds; instead of taking that special woman in your life out to dine, treat her ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/11/brunch-recipes-for-mothers-day.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/11/brunch-recipes-for-mothers-day.htm Sat, 11 May 2013 12:05:00 +0000 2013-05-11T12:05:00Z http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/05/recipes-to-celebrate-cinco-de-mayo.htm <p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/cincodemayo/Cinco-De-Mayo-Recipes.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/c/S/chipotleporktacos.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="180" height="135" align="right" /></a></p> <p>Cinco de Mayo is here! Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican celebration commemorating a battle defeating the French. Here in the States we celebrate the day by immersing ourselves in Latin culture, holding colorful parades and dining on one of our favorite cuisines, Mexican Food!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/05/recipes-to-celebrate-cinco-de-mayo.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/05/recipes-to-celebrate-cinco-de-mayo.htm Sun, 05 May 2013 13:19:27 +0000 2013-05-05T13:19:27Z http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/02/oaxacan-tortilla-soup-with-roasted-poblanos-2.htm <p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/appetizersandsoups1/r/tortillasoup.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/l/L/tortilla_soup_250.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="180" height="180" align="right" /></a></p> <p>There is something deeply satisfying about a good tortilla soup. The aroma is intoxicating. And don't forget the garnishes, which really make this soup.</p> <p>"Asadero cheese, used to garnish this soup, is a semi-soft cow's milk cheese from the Mexican state of Oaxaca; it has a mild flavor and nice melting texture, which is ideal for this recipe. Look for asadero cheese in Mexican or Latin American groceries or specialty cheese shops; Cheddar or Jack cheese can be substituted."</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/02/oaxacan-tortilla-soup-with-roasted-poblanos-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/05/02/oaxacan-tortilla-soup-with-roasted-poblanos-2.htm Thu, 02 May 2013 15:41:45 +0000 2013-05-02T15:41:45Z http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/04/25/food-wines-best-new-chefs.htm <p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/televisionforfoodies/tp/Food-and-Wines-Best-New-Chefs-2013.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/U/b/Michael-Voltaggio180x180.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="180" height="180" align="right" /></a>Food &#038; Wine Magazine has announced this year's 10 Best New Chefs. 2013 marks the 25th anniversary of this very coveted distinction. Chefs are eligible for the honor if they have been in charge of a kitchen for less than five years. Past Best New Chefs include Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, David Bouley, Nobu Matsuhisa, David Chang, Wylie Dufresne, April Bloomfield, and many other great chefs.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/04/25/food-wines-best-new-chefs.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2013/04/25/food-wines-best-new-chefs.htm Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:03:51 +0000 2013-04-25T09:03:51Z