New England Seafood Chowder One of my favorite childhood memories is making seafood chowder on Cape Cod. The smell of salt air and ocean spray, the warm days and cool nights, the smell of seafood and bacon – the sweet, savory taste of creamy chowder… those were the days. It’s the middle of August, so make this while you can! Continue reading “New England Seafood Chowder” →
Hatch Chile Bacon Mac & Cheese There are so many ways to use Hatch Chile, but this is one of my all-time favorites. If there was one excuse to fire up your oven in August, this would be it. Salty, Savory, Spicy, Smokey and Slightly Sweet this Mac & Cheese has it all. Continue reading “Hatch Chile Bacon Mac & Cheese” →
Hatch Hatch Hooray! It’s one of my favorite times of year! Hatch Chile season is upon us and that means its time to celebrate one of the most wonderful peppers in existence – the New Mexico Hatch Chile. It’s a short season – August and September only, so take advantage while you can! Continue reading “Hatch Hatch Hooray!” →
How to Cook Asparagus Perfectly Asparagus isn’t properly appreciated because so often, it’s tortured and terribly overcooked. Perfect asparagus should be bright green and tender yet just a little snappy; it should retain a hint of firmness but be easy to bite through. Read on to learn the simple secrets to getting perfectly cooked asparagus every time. Continue reading “How to Cook Asparagus Perfectly” →
Corned Beef and Cabbage This St. Patrick’s Day Special only requires 15 minutes of prep, and makes your house smell awesome all day. Just make sure you don’t have other plans for your oven! Read on for a Bonus Round: Horseradish Cream Sauce Continue reading “Corned Beef and Cabbage” →
The Intrepid Gourmet 