by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
4 to 6 smoked catfish fillets 4 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened Juice of 4 lemons 2 teaspoons hot sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon white pepper 1 (4-ounce) jar capers, rinsed and divided 1 bunch green onions,...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 pound steamed fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined ½ cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons white soy sauce 1 minced jalapeño or serrano chili pepper, seeds and stems removed 1 seedless cucumber, peeled and chopped ½ cup minced red onion 2 radishes, thinly sliced and stems...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
4½ cup confectioners’ sugar, divided 2 teaspoons dried lavender flowers Zest of 1 lemon 1 cup butter, softened 2¼ cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt Sparkling sugar mixed with lavender leaves (optional) 3 egg whites 1 teaspoon cream of tartar In a food processor,...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Store the merengues in a tin until ready to use to keep them light and crispy. Merengues: 6 egg whites Pinch of salt ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1½ cups sugar 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled, sliced, and tossed with 1 tablespoon of sugar 1...
by Patty Roper | photos by Melanie Thortis
While eggs are symbols of rebirth and new life, Easter egg customs originated in Germany. Some believe that egg hunts date back to the 16th century when the Protestant reformer Martin Luther organized egg hunts for his congregation. Men would hide the eggs, and women...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 pound ground turkey 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, caps finely chopped ½ cup onion, finely chopped 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped 1½ teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon...
