Recipes by Lauren DeSantis (Page 86)
Producing Food For Tomorrow“If you really are what you eat, then your fast, cheap, and easy”This was a quote I found funny, and shockingly true, at the Producing Food For Tomorrow Event this past Saturday. Featuring experts and scientists in the field of food, the event looked into the way technology acts within our daily menu, and how it will go on to effect… |
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Easy Weeknight Dish: Italian Pork Chops with Fresh SagePagesEasy Weeknight Dish: Italian Pork Chops with Fresh SageWe recently received a supply of Shenandoah Growers Herbs. What a treat! So I got to work and made some pan-seared pork chops.Generously season pork chops with Todd's Dirt and pepper (you could also use salt if you don't have Todd's Dirt on hand). Heat butter to medium… |
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Spirited Thanksgiving TurkeyJägermeister Roasted Turkey with Fresh HerbsFrom Sidney Frank Importing1 Fresh Turkey 13-15 lbs.· Preheat oven to 325˚F.· Rinse the turkey inside and out and pat dry with a paper towel. Place the onion, carrot, celery, herbs in the turkey and season inside and outside the poultry. Truss the turkey or tie the legs with… |
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Season of GivingThis week, Ayrshire Farm, located in Upperville, Va., delivered 5,000 lbs of certified organic, certified humane, heritage breed turkeys to be used in the 4,500 Thanksgiving meals DC Central Kitchen will prepare and provide to area shelters, agencies and non-profits across the city.Ayrshire Farm PhotoThe heritage breed turkeys, in… |
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Thanksgiving Side: Mom’s Sweet Potato CasserolePhoto by Cindy MooreYou can’t help but pile on spoonful after spoonful of this delicious Sweet Potato Casserole. It is almost a dessert. The secret ingredient is the bananas. They add some natural sweetness. This year we're going back to Iowa to celebrate with my in-laws.4-5 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed4 bananas¼ cup… |
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Recipe: Pumpkin Pie ShooterYou might have tried my Pumpkin Pie Martini from the Capital Cooking Cookbook, but my Pumpkin Pie Shooter is even more fun! So we were having a Halloween party and I wasn't sure how much vodka we'd go through so I didn't want to infuse too many bottles with pumpkin, so I thought why not make a pumpkin simple syrup instead.2 parts 360… |
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6 Geese a Laying at the Metro ShowPhoto by Emily ClackTry my fun and tasty drinks for the festive season from the Capital Cooking Cookbook. Learn how to make some of the 12 Cocktails of Christmas (6 Geese a Laying Recipe Below). Capital Cooking Cookbook features the Holiday Cocktails, and copies are available online at: www.createspace.com/3374156.On the 6th day of… |
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HARLEM Kruiden Liqueur and Halloween ShotsPagesHARLEM Kruiden Liqueur and Halloween ShotsHARLEM Kruiden Liqueur is a new SHOT Cocktail Drink. It tastes like a cross between Jager and Fernet Branca. Harlem is slightly sweeter and less bitter than both of them. The best part is Halloween is right around the corner, so you can try out Harlem in some spooky shots and… |
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Fall Cocktails: Spiked CiderPagesFall Cocktails: Spiked CiderCombine first 4 ingredients in a slow cooker. Warm on low heat until it reaches your desired temperature. Put a shot of rum or brandy into your mug and ladle the cider on top. Warm and comforting...another perfect drink for a Halloween party. |
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Spotlight: Alex Hecht, The Gibson's Top BartenderMeet Alex.Photo by Emily ClackTell us about your bar-tending background.My background in bartending is pretty varied. I started as a barback/doorman at Garrett's Tavern in Georgetown. After that I went a little more upscale, working at a small craft bistro in New York, Cafe Diane. I'd always had an interest in wine and spirits, but… |
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