Faith Middleton Food Schmooze

This week, a favorite from our archives featuring Faith's Frozen Dark & Stormy Cocktail, Anthony DeSerio's Ginger Beer Piña Colada, and David Guas's Grilled Chicken Tequila Burger (it's SO mouth-wateringly good). Plus, for our Cape Cod vacationers, we recommend Pain D'Avignon in Hyannis and the gang talks to Connecticut boaters about how they turn out great food (like fresh ricotta, Bolognese, and mango-coconut rice) in such small spaces. Climb on board for a great show! The post More Great Grilling + A Favorite Frozen Cocktail appeared first on Faith Middleton's Food Schmooze.Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got you covered for Memorial Day. This week: Grilling tips galore, plus recipes for grilled salads, seafood on the grill, and grilled sausages and peppers. Summery cocktail ideas, including Anthony DeSerio's seriously delicious Meyer Lemon Pomegranate Sour, plus Mark Raymond shares Quadrio Nino Negre, a beautiful red wine that goes with just about anything with grill marks. We’ll also weigh in on the latest “rules” for wine geeks. The post Recipes for Memorial Day, Plus Wine Rules (to Break) appeared first on Faith Middleton's Food Schmooze.Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shake! This week, there's a whole lotta shakin' goin' on. Great music and innovative cocktails—all to get you in the mood for the party of the year. Faith and her clever food buddies, including all-star bartender Anthony DeSerio, take turns at the studio bar for a preview of this year's Food Schmooze® Martini Competition, June 23, at The Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center near Foxwoods. This year, the Food Schmooze Martini Competition is about MORE: more food, more space, more dancing. Listen to this celebratory show to get a taste of what's in store for you that night. And the cocktails—all of which are easy enough to make at home—are most definitely delicious. Cheers! The post A Preview of the 2016 Food Schmooze Martini Competition appeared first on Faith Middleton's Food Schmooze.Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we go nuts over one of the best burgers we’ve ever tasted, and it happens to be vegetarian. The burger is from blogger and cookbook author Dana Shultz (a.k.a. The Minimalist Baker). We talk to Dana about her Thai Peanut Burger, among other recipes in her new book, Minimalist Baker’s Everyday Cooking. Mark Raymond shares a great organic value white wine. Alex reports back on his experiences with weekly-recipe kit company, Hello Fresh, and Anthony inspires you to give mimosa the morning off with his latest cocktail, which is perfect for Mother’s Day brunch and bridal showers. For dessert, we take nachos in a sweet direction with chocolate-covered tortilla chips. Finally, because we’re seeing temperatures in our region rise up into the 70’s, we’re talking grilling again (get used to it!). Faith and the gang discuss Cook’s Illustrated’s grilling tips and the best grills to buy. Photo: Copyright © 2016, Dana Schultz.Support the show: https://foo

Spring is here in all its glory now, so we asked Barbara Pierson, of White Flower Farm in Litchfield, CT, to talk with us about the new vegetables and herbs to make flower boxes useful and beautiful. If you’ve never thought of growing fragrant “tea boxes” you will after this show. Barb filled our studio with the scent of rosemary and basil and Chris nibbled on greens, still in their pots, and reports on their flavor (a fun assignment, for sure!). Plus, we recommend two great white wines (a Pinot Gris and a Riesling) to give as a gift for the host when you’re invited to dinner. Author and force of nature, Gina Barreca, joins the party to preview her hilarious food essays—just out—in her new collection called, If You Lean In, Will Men Just Look Down Your Blouse? Seriously good fun, that’s what we call it. Photo: Courtesy of White Flower FarmSupport the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you feel physically better eating gluten-free or you have a Celiac diagnosis, we know there are classic foods you miss. That's why we love Robert Landolphi's cookbook Quick-Fix Gluten Free. Belgian waffles, buttermilk pancakes, cinnamon rolls, enchiladas, egg rolls, paella, buttery pie crust, unbelievably delicious chocolaty brownies made with black beans. Make a batch. Make two batches. Gluten-free foodies, welcome back to loving your old favorites. But, you don't have to be gluten-free to enjoy the recipes in this book. You just have to love food, because Robert's recipes are just plain good. The post Quick-Fix Gluten Free (Special Fundraising Show) appeared first on Faith Middleton's Food Schmooze.Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special fundraising edition of The Faith Middleton Food Schmooze, we're bringing back a favorite. Remember Dee McCaffery, the organic chemist who cracked the code on her obesity, lost lots of weight, kept it off, and wrote about it in the book, The Science of Skinny? Her follow-up, The Science of Skinny Cookbook, includes more than 100 recipes that give her pleasure and keep her thin. It's not a diet book, friends, it's a book about how to eat for life. Tune in and we'll tell you how you can have Dee's cookbook sent to your door. The post The Science of Skinny Cookbook (Special Fundraising Show) appeared first on Faith Middleton's Food Schmooze.Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We had so much fun a while back on our show dedicated to grilled cheese, that we’re airing it again. Join us for a second helping celebrating everybody’s favorite sandwich. Expert on cheese-awesomeness, Jason Sobocinski of Caseus Fromagerie Bistro, joins us in the studio and Heidi Gibson, the author of Grilled Cheese Kitchen shares some of her grilled cheese recipes, from classic to over-the-top. Mark Raymond introduces a bargain red that made our grilled cheese even better, and Anthony DeSerio mixes a Bloody Maria with a fresh Bloody Mary mix made with San Marzano tomatoes. The post Grilled Cheese, Please (Repeat) appeared first on Faith Middleton's Food Schmooze.Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faith and the gang play the game, "What's the most interesting meal you ate this week?" and their answers are bound to make you hungry (and thirsty). Plus, we get ready for Passover with recipes and ideas from Leah Koenig, the author of Modern Jewish Cooking. Whether you cook the classics, like Matzo Ball Soup, or put a spin on your Seder dishes (think: Spinach-Matzo Lasagna!), Leah's got you covered. Plus, we'll get a food flick preview from Harriet Dobin, the director of the Hartford Jewish Film Festival, happening from March 31 through April 10. This festival is the place to be for food and film lovers alike. Finally, Alex Province shares a beautiful Rosé wine we want to buy by the case. Join us. The post Best Meals of the Week, Passover Recipes & More appeared first on Faith Middleton's Food Schmooze.Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the gang explores foods and dishes that bridge the seasons and our special guest, Carole Peck, chef and owner of Good News Café in Woodbury, helps answer the question: What should we cook right now? We’re also joined by Yossy Arefi, author of Sweeter off the Vine, a delicious-looking book filled with fruit desserts for every season. Faith introduces you to the world’s most extraordinary potato chips. Two words: black truffles. And Anthony shares a cocktail we could not refuse: The Don Corleone Negroni.  Finally, an irrepressible urge to nosh with you, our listeners, spurs the first ever (annual, perhaps) Food Schmooze® Meet Up. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 6, from 6-8 PM. Hope to see you at Carole Peck’s Good News Café! The post Chicken Tagine, Fruit Desserts & The Don Corleone Negroni appeared first on Faith Middleton's Food Schmooze.Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What wild dessert could you construct out of Girl Scout cookies? Plus, our celebration of spring foods continues. We'll tell you what you can expect to see coming up in the markets, and share garden tips (and clever hacks!) for people growing veggies. Anthony DeSerio wows us with a gorgeous lemon meringue cocktail garnished with grated chocolate, and Diane Morgan, author of the new cookbook Salmon, joins the party to share recipes for everyone's favorite fish—cooked every which way. Finally, we toast our salmon with Mark Raymond's latest wine recommendation, a white we’ll drink well into summer. Come, ring in spring with us! The post Girl Scout Cookie Desserts, Salmon Recipes & Garden Hacks appeared first on Faith Middleton's Food Schmooze.Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a spring food celebration. Finally! Asparagus coated with Parmesan and wrapped in prosciutto, ham with a chai-spice glaze, lamb chops with rosemary and grapes, and a saucy gluten-free lasagna—Greek-style. Polenta slices replace the noodles in this easy weeknight must-make. We dig out our grills and Chris Prosperi offers up a Polynesian-inspired recipe for ham steaks, destined to become a weeknight staple, if they aren’t already. We’ll also recommend two local farms where you can buy a phenomenal Easter ham (but, you’ll want to order yours now before it’s too late!) Plus, Mark Raymond shares a great Italian red wine for $20 and under that pairs perfectly with lamb. Finally, we’ll talk to the director of The Long Warf and Hartford Stage collaboration, Having Our Say, the unforgettable story of the Delany sisters. The actors actually cook on stage. Cue the sweet aroma of a baking pound cake!Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listene

It’s our grilled cheese-paloza! This week, we celebrate everybody’s favorite sandwich, from classic to crazy. New Haven’s own cheese expert, Jason Sobocinski, of Caseus Fromagerie Bistro, joins us for a fun conversation about grilled cheese (and more!). Chris Prosperi serves up a breakfast grilled cheese, and Heidi Gibson, the author of Grilled Cheese Kitchen, shares tips for great grilled cheese, along with recipes for over-the-top twists. We’ll also sip a value red wine born to pair with cheese, and a fresh-tasting Mexican bloody Mary you’ll want to drink along with your favorite grilled cheese.Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re celebrating the best of weekend brunch recipes: French toast, brunch pizza, baked eggs, crispy homefries, lazy weekend waffles, quinoa chocolate cupcakes, a gorgeous Prosecco cocktail, and a Food Schmooze® original: Greek Salad Omelette with Blistered Tomatoes. Plus, blogger Laurie McNamara joins the party and shares easy, homemade recipes from her new book, Simply Scratch. The post Baked Eggs, Homemade Scones & More Brunch Recipes appeared first on Faith Middleton's Food Schmooze.Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever tried to stare down a plate of homemade cookies or a bowl of your favorite potato chips? Why can’t we enjoy a little of everything without going hog-wild and paying a price? It turns out we can by practicing mindful eating, described in the book The Joy of Half a Cookie by […] The post Sound Advice for Mindful Eating, Enjoying Every Bite appeared first on Faith Middleton's Food Schmooze.Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you ready for some football? This week, we've collected our favorite recipes for a Super Bowl party—or any weekend gathering with friends and family. Think Buffalo chicken, chili, tacos, dips, and snacks. We've got drinks, too: a lemony beer cocktail, key lime pie in a glass, and a gin cocktail with botanical notes. Plus friend-of-the-show, Gina Barreca joins the party and Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken Botanist explains the origins of some of the world's most delicious spirits. The post Recipes for a Super Bowl Party or Any Weekend Gathering appeared first on Faith Middleton's Food Schmooze.Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cozy up to delicious soups and stews like Chicken Orzo with Preserved Lemon...Quinoa, Sweet Potato & Cinnamon Soup...Iranian Chicken & Walnut Stew with Pomegranate Molasses. They’re all included in the latest cookbook from Saveur magazine, Soups and Stews. Test Kitchen Director Farideh Sadeghin is our special guest. Also this week, Anthony DeSerio shares his latest discovery, Bastille, an incredible French Whisky.Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chill of mid-January makes us crave a cozy home-cooked meal — hearty and flavorful — and not too fussy to prepare. This week we’ve collected some of our favorites for you, we talk about the ultimate cutting board for those big roasts, and we suggest snuggling up under a warm blanket with an icy cold, classic vodka martini. Chris Prosperi’s slow-cooker chicken » Talk about easy… you can throw this together before work in the morning and come home to it! Whole-wheat spaghetti with broccoli rabe » The balance of slightly bitter broccoli rabe mixed with Parmesan, olives, garlic and almonds, is terrific. Alex’s short ribs with Zinfandel » There’s no need to be afraid of making short ribs at home, the kind that become fork-tender from being braised in the perfect red wine, Zinfandel. Chris’ mac and cheese with egg noodles and caramelized onions » It’s rare to use egg noodles in mac & cheese but I love the softness

This week, exciting news about our Heart to Heart Champagne Dinner Dance event, a recipe for Chicken Coq au Vin made deeper and richer with chocolate, and our special guest, Mr. Chocolate, New York pastry chef, Jacques Torres. The post Our All-Out Chocolate Spectacular appeared first on Faith Middleton's Food Schmooze.Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chili Cookbook author Robb Walsh joins The Food Schmooze® for a chili party, Chris Prosperi shares a flavor-packed vegetarian chili recipe, Alex Province surprises with a white wine we agree is perfect, and Anthony DeSerio smokes a Manhattan. We didn’t want this party to end. The post Recipes for a Chili Party, Plus a Hickory Smoked Manhattan appeared first on Faith Middleton's Food Schmooze.Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.