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 ...
Mar 16, 2016•51 min
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 pheno...
Mar 09, 2016•51 min
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 c...
Mar 02, 2016•51 min
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 . Su...
Feb 24, 2016•51 min
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 inf...
Feb 11, 2016•51 min
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...
Feb 04, 2016•51 min
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/list...
Jan 28, 2016•51 min
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 rab...
Jan 21, 2016•51 min
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....
Jan 14, 2016•52 min
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 informat...
Jan 07, 2016•51 min
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Dec 17, 2015•52 min
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Nov 26, 2015•50 min
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Nov 19, 2015•52 min
This week Faith and her food buddies learn about Port, enjoy Italian wines and share a great recipe for Feta dip. Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 12, 2015•52 min
On this first episode of the NEW Faith Middleton Food Schmooze, we party with Lydia Bastianich who shares recipes from her new cookbook, “Lidia’s Mastering the Art of Italian Cooking,” co-authored with her daughter, Tanya Manuali Bastianich. Food buddies Chris Prosperi and Alex Province offer tips for enjoying Thanksgiving, and Jacques Pepin brings a dramatic flourish to holiday festivities. Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 05, 2015•52 min
It’s the food holiday of the year! Food buddies Alex Province, Anthony DiSerio and Chris Prosperi join Faith Middleton for her annual Thanksgiving Special. Recipes include Barbara Kafka’s Incredible Melting Potatoes, Ultra-Crispy Dry-Brined Turkey, Butternut Squash Agrodulce and Bacon-Cranberry Brussels Sprouts are just some of the delicious dishes featured. Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 04, 2015•52 min