Photo: Neil Williams
If I had to name one of my all-time favorite food to find while I’m on the West Coast, it would definitely be fish tacos. We may be a far ways away from the sun-soaked areas of California where fish tacos reign supreme, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make your own fish tacos to enjoy.
Perhaps the versatility of fish tacos is what makes the dish so enjoyable, considering all the different kinds of toppings, condiments and spices you can use to enhance your tacos. Additionally, you can switch up the specific ways you cook your fish as well – coat the fillets in breadcrumbs and bake, pan-fry for a nice crispy crust or let it cook on the grill and get some nice char – whatever it be, they’re bound to be good.
First things first – be sure to pick the right fish. Using a flaky, soft, white fish is very important for fish tacos. Aim to look for a nice, firm tilapia, snapper, cod, mahi mahi or catfish. Even shrimp, lobster, or scallops make for a great alternative to a fish taco. Cilantro, avocado, cabbage, lime and jalapeno are all worthy toppings for the tacos – the flavors are bright and ingredients are healthy and one of my favorite combinations. [click to continue…]
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By: Allana Mortell
One of the beautiful things about cooking in the summertime is the ability we have as cooks to transform a dish from simple to complex by simply using a few fresh seasonal ingredients. Fresh produce, seasonal berries, vegetables and fruits can turn a side-dish into the main star, which is precisely what we are out to prove with our recipe for citrus salsa verde!
Traditionally, salsa verde is a green salsa made with peppers, onions, garlic, and fresh herbs typically served with tacos or spooned on top of meat as a tangy and herbacious sauce. While the green salsa is filling and comforting, we decided to switch up a few ingredients and prepare a citrus salsa verde perfect for the warm months ahead. [click to continue…]
Springtime in New York has at last managed to coax food lovers and enthusiasts outdoors and the Great GoogaMooga promises to be the mother of all food fests. Forget what you know about street fairs–the first (and hopefully annual) Great GoogaMooga is set to transform Brooklyn’s Prospect Park into an amusement park of food, drink and music.
Executed by the boys behind Bonnaroo and inspired by world-renowned chefs that make up the Guru Council like Tom Colicchio, Christina Tosi, The Frank brothers (Castronovo and Falcinelli), and Garrett Oliver among many others, GoogaMooga collides the worlds of food vendors, brewers, wine makers and musicians to celebrate the joy of communal eating and sharing creative spins on culinary trends. [click to continue…]
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For centuries, London folk have been sipping on a cocktail that epitomizes summer, sunshine and spending time outdoors. That cocktail my friends, is called Pimm’s Cup, a liqueur of sorts that alongside lemonade sells over 80,000 pints each year to spectators.
The main ingredient in a Pimm’s Cup is Pimm’s No.1, created by James Pimm in the 1840s. While working at Oyster Bar in Poultry Street in London, Pimm’s extracted the ‘house cup’ flavored with fruit extracts and spices. The original recipe is still a secret (it has been said only six people know exactly how its made) [click to continue…]
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By: Allana Mortell
Bathing suit season is just around the corner and while we all want to slim down just before the summer hits, we cringe at the thought of dieting. Truth be told, sometimes eating healthy is easier said than done. There are a number of factors to take into consideration particularly with your food choices. You want to pick a proper balance of foods that are packed with nutrients but also fill your body up without weighing you down. Additionally, you want your food to taste good.
With that said, we’ve provided five “superfoods” that are proven to keep you full and satisfied without expanding your waistline. In fact, incorporating these fruits and vegetables (that are full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein and the like) into your daily diet will help you lose weight and more importantly, keep it off! [click to continue…]
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By: Cyndi Amaya
Now that you know how to make the perfect iced tea, why not spice it up a bit? While sweet tea is the most popular among those looking to cool down during these warm months ahead, there are endless flavor combinations you can come up with to change up the usual. Here are a few of our favorite recipes for a twist to your iced tea: [click to continue…]
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By: Cyndi Amaya
With the warm weather approaching, many of us flock to our all-time favorite cold beverage- iced tea! But with all the sugar-laden powders and bottled iced teas out there, the iced tea we all know and love has turned into the latest unhealthy soft drink. If you read the label of these so-called “teas”, you may notice everything but actual tea leaves in it. From artificial sugars and preservatives to “fruit and tea essences,” the dangers of drinking these can actually outweigh the benefits.
When brewed properly, tea is actually one of the healthiest beverages you can drink since its rich in antioxidants called flavonoids. These are most potent when tea is freshly brewed and can ward off against the aging effects of pollution and help prevent cancer in the body. Those are only a couple benefits, even more include reducing your risk of health disease, building stronger bones and teeth, boosting your immunity and your metabolism to help you maintain a healthy weight. Plus, tea has less caffeine than coffee but can still help to keep you awake.
All that info is great, but you might be asking, how do I make my own iced tea? Making your own perfect iced tea is not as complicated as it may seem, yet not as simple as dipping a tea bag into a cup of iced water. The key to a perfectly brewed cup of tea is in the extraction. [click to continue…]
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With spring here, we’re increasingly looking for new recipes that give us reason to fire up the grill. What better reason to start up the fire than with this easy Satay recipe.
Satay is a popular Indonesian dish that consists of marinated sliced meat served with a side of peanut sauce. Some historians say that Javanese street vendors introduced it in the early 19th century, while others claim that the dish’s origins can be traced back to the Arabs who skewered their meat on swords.
Nowadays, the dish has become widespread throughout Asia and has become a mainstay in Singaporean, Malaysian, Thai and Filipino cuisines. Turmeric is often used to marinate the meat, which can range from chicken to even snake.
Since this recipe doesn’t call for snake, it can be a great way to introduce Indonesian cuisine to those who are weary of trying new things. [click to continue…]
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By: Melaina Gasbarrino
The heat does something to us all. It makes us not only happier as the winter blues are hopefully past us now, but it gets us to eat healthier, slim down, and pull out the flip flops and bikinis. This is one of those perfect, easy sorbets to make on one of the many hot spring days that are to follow the recent beautiful weather.
Açai, a berry that grows on açai palm trees in the Amazon rainforests of Brazil, is becoming widely popular in the States. This berry is one of those ‘superfoods’ we’re all filling up on and rightfully so can be called a superfood with all of the nutritional benefits attached to it. Not only is this berry high in antioxidants, and nutrients but promotes weight loss, gives you an energy boost and supports your immune system.
And the best part of making this icy treat? You don’t need an ice cream maker to do it! [click to continue…]
Photo: Gabriel Li
The warm weather is here early this year! The early season means one of spring and summer’s favorite fruits is starting to pop up at the market earlier- the watermelon. This juicy fruit is ideal by itself or in desserts, but its versatility also makes for a great salad ingredient.
Seasonal eating is about highlighting the main ingredient, and in this case the watermelon is highlighted without too many other additives. This super easy Watermelon Basil Salad has only five ingredients and can be put together in less than five minutes. It’s a great option as an appetizer, side dish, or healthy snack during these warm weather months. [click to continue…]
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