Recipe: Gingerbread

Recipe: by Ruth Cousineau Yield: 8 Servings Time: Active time:15 min | Start to finish:2 hr (includes cooling) Ingredients: * 2 cups all-purpose flour * 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger * 1 teaspoon baking soda * 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon * Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1 stick unsalted butter, softened * 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar * 1 large egg * 1/2 cup mild molasses (not robust or blackstrap) * 3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk * 1/2 cup hot water Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream Preheat oven to 350ºF with rack in middle. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan. Read more at Gourmet.com You can see more recipes here. (Photo:gourmet.com)

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Recipe: Halibut and Tomato Saffron Vinaigarette

Recipe: by Gourmet.com Yield: Servings 4 Time: Active time:1 hr Start to finish:1 day Ingredients: For tomato water * 2 1/2 lb tomatoes, coarsely chopped * 1/2 cup packed basil leaves * 1 garlic clove For tomato vinaigrette and salad * 1 1/2 cups dry white wine (preferably Chardonnay) * 3/4 cup sliced shallot (4 oz) * 3 parsley sprigs * 1 thyme sprig * 1/2 Turkish or 1/4 California bay leaf * 1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns * 1/4 cup packed basil leaves plus 2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil leaves (preferably opal basil) * Pinch of saffron threads * 1 teaspoon Champagne vinegar, or to taste * 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil * 1 medium heirloom tomato, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 cup) * 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, or to taste * 2/3 lb arugula (2 bunches), coarse stems discarded For halibut * 4 (6-oz) pieces [...]

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Recipe: Chocolate S’More Pie

Recipe: by Lillian Chou Yield: 8 Servings Time: Total 7 hours Ingredients: CRUST: 1 graham cracker crumb crust, baked and cooled completely CHOCOLATE CREAM FILLING: 7 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not more than 70% cacao; not unsweetened), finely chopped 1 cup heavy cream 1 large egg, at room temperature for 30 mins MARSHMALLOW TOPPING: 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin (from a 1/4-oz package) 1/2 cup cold water 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Vegetable oil for greasing Special equipment: a candy thermometer For chocolate cream filling: 1. Make graham cracker crumb crust and reserve. 2. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350ºF. Put chocolate in a large bowl. Bring cream just to a boil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan, then pour hot cream over chocolate. Let stand 1 minute, then gently whisk until chocolate is melted and mixture is [...]

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Recipe: Balsamic-Glazed Salmon with Spinach, Olives, and Golden Raisins

Everything cooks in just one large skillet 2 servings * PREP: 25 minutes * TOTAL: 25 minutes Recipe by the Bon Apetit Test Kitchen February 2010 Ingredients * 2 9-ounce bags spinach leaves * 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided * 2 5-ounce salmon fillets with skin * 1/3 cup chopped shallot (1 very large) * 1/3 cup halved pitted Kalamata olives * 1/3 cup golden raisins * 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar * 1 tablespoon honey Preparation Pour a few tablespoons water into heavy large nonstick skillet. Place over medium-high heat. Add 1 bag spinach (skillet will be full). Using 2 wooden spoons, turn and toss spinach until most of leaves are wilted, about 2 minutes. Add remaining spinach leaves in 2 batches. Turn and toss spinach until just wilted but still bright green. Transfer cooked spinach to strainer set over bowl… Read more at Bon Appetit

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Writing Jobs Open at Daemon’s TV

Our sister site Daemon’s TV is looking for some talented writers who are interested in covering TV show reviews on a weekly basis. This could be a great opportunity for a budding writer to gain a lot of exposure and build a good following of readers. Plus there is a small (and I really mean small) compensation. For more details, head over to Daemon’s TV and find out more on their “Write For Us” page.

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Cooking Channel and Food Network 2010 TV Schedule

Scripps Networks Interactive has announced the new shows of the new Cooking Channel and Food Network for 2010. COOKING CHANNEL Cooking Channel, the newest network from Scripps Networks Interactive, will launch May 31st. The network by food people, for food people will feature a diverse lineup with new, original shows including Unique Eats, Foodography, Drink Up, Cook Like an Iron Chef hosted by Michael Symon, and Foodcrafters with Aida Mollenkamp. The network will also feature the U.S. premiere of shows like Food Jammers, Indian Food Made Easy, and Caribbean Food Made Easy.

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Food Network March 2010 Highlights

Here are some highlights of Food Network’s March 2010 programming: FEATURED SERIES Ultimate Recipe Showdown Ultimate Recipe Showdown returns for a third season of mouth-watering competition on Sunday, March 14th at 9pm ET/PT. Home cooks nationwide submitted more than 8,000 recipes in hopes of achieving culinary fame in one of six categories: Comfort Food, Party Food, Hot & Spicy, Burgers, Cakes & Desserts, and Hometown Favorites. In this six-week series hosted by Guy Fieri (Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives; Guy’s Big Bite), each episode focuses on one category and features the top four contestants who compete in two rounds of competition including a signature dish round and speed dish round. Three expert judges choose one ultimate winner in each category who receives a $25,000 prize as well as $5,000 of Food Network products from Kohl’s. The judges include Katherine Alford, vice president of Food Network Kitchens; Chef Michael Psilakis, owner of [...]

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Welcome to Daemon’s Food 2.0

Welcome to an all new Daemon’s Food (or as we like to call it, Daemon’s Food 2.0)! As some of you might have noticed, we have a brand new look. This new design should make it easier to navigate around the website. It was created by the wonderful Michael Martin of Pro Blog Design and his team. So how about we go on a little tour? First stop, the homepage:

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Gordon Ramsay’s Valentine’s Day Menu

If you’re looking for some ideas of recipes to make on Valentine’s Day, how about some suggestions from Chef Gordon Ramsay? Here is Gordon’s Ramsay’s Valentine’s Day Menu: Appetizer: King Crab Capellini with chili, lime and green onion Main Course: Pan Seared Salmon Filet with chorizo, white beans, lobster Dessert: Hot Chocolate Fondant Appetizer: King Crab Capellini with chili, lime and green onion (Serves 2) INGREDIENTS 4 oz capellini 1 garlic cloves, peeled 1 red chili, finely sliced 2 green onion Splash of dry white wine 1 lime 120 g Alaskan king crab meat Handful of flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped Salt Black pepper Extra virgin olive oil

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Happy Holidays From Daemon’s Food

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Woo hoo, the holidays is the perfect time/excuse to eat lots of yummy food! And just in case here are a couple of turkey recipes here and here that could come in handy. Bon Appetit!

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