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Plum Delicious Crumble With Pistachios

YumSugar — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:00:21 -0700

One of my favorite things about Summer is when friends occasionally stop by with a large bag of freshly picked fruit from their gardens. This past weekend, my dear friend bestowed on me a basket full of fresh plums. I could have made a pie, but I was in the mood for an easy, yet delicious crumble.
Crumbles are stewed fruit with a mixture of butter, flour, and sugar to make a crisp topping once baked. I added pistachios to the topping for extra crunch and spicy fresh ginger to the plum filling. Combine with a scoop of ice cream or dollop of whipped cream to make this fruity, nutty, and crunchy crumble the perfect Summer dessert. Crumbles are easily altered to suit just about any taste, so to learn how to make one,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Ginger Pork Chops With Spinach Salad

partysugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:46:34 -0700

Savor the last of Summer's strawberries with this flavor-packed meal. The berries add a delightful sweetness to both the salad and sauce. The pork chops are seasoned with fresh ginger, and the scrumptious sauce combines juicy ginger with the plump berries.

An unexpected ingredient, frozen lemonade concentrate, brings a syrupy tartness to the sauce. Served atop a bed of spinach, this meal is balanced and filling, so get the recipe and

Fast & Easy Dinner: Roast Pork Salad

partysugar — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:15:44 -0700

Although chicken and fish are common salad ingredients, the other white meat, pork, is not the first protein that comes to mind when making a dinner salad. Cook outside the box with this scrumptious salad.

Thin slices of roasted pork are placed on a bed of greens. A quick dressing that combines pineapple juice with honey mustard and fresh ginger is drizzled over the top. To impress your family with this clever recipe,

Happy Hour: Ginger Beer Cooler

YumSugar — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:00:30 -0700

Last night, I dined at a local Burmese cafe with a friend. While we went there for dinner, which was delicious, I wound up getting tipsy on these beer drinks called Burma coolers.

With a lemon zing and tangy ginger finish, they were wildly refreshing, so I tried to re-create them at home.

To see how I made my version of this divine drink,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Sesame and Ginger Chicken

partysugar — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:45:35 -0700

Store-bought salad dressings are a wonderful ingredient to have on hand. Besides their original purpose, they make a great seasoning for a variety of dishes. In this recipe, an Asian-style sesame and ginger vinaigrette is tossed with chicken chunks and grated carrots. The deliciously textured combination is served inside lettuce cups. Topped with crunchy peanuts and fresh squeezed lime, this meal is so scrumptious no one will know you took help from a bottle! Learn the recipe and

Fast & Easy Dinner: Thai Chicken with Basil

partysugar — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:45:22 -0700

Take advantage of Summer's bounty of fresh basil with this fragrant recipe. If you have access to different types of basil, use both classic basil and lemony Thai basil. To make this quick meal chicken chunks are cooked with garlic, ginger, chili flakes, and Asian fish sauce. The basil is added at the last minute. This delicious dinner from our friends at MyRecipes.com is perfect for a weeknight. Learn how it's made and

Happy Hour: Blue Gin Rizz

partysugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:00:23 -0700

The other day I was at the farmers market when I noticed a sad sign saying, "last day for blueberries." I immediately purchased a pint with the intention of using them in a delectable drink. While the original recipe, from H. Joseph Ehrmann of San Francisco's Elixir, calls for kumquats, I couldn't find them, so I substituted fresh peaches.

The final concoction is refreshing, tangy, and light. The ginger liqueur stabilizes the natural bite of the gin resulting in a cocktail that is balanced and easy to drink. It would be great paired with food, but it's also lovely when sipped solo. To say cheers to the weekend with this recipe,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Teriyaki Salmon

partysugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:30:37 -0700

If you aren't familiar with cooking with Asian flavors or fish, experiment with this simple recipe. The classic Teriyaki flavors are mild and crowd pleasing. There's no need to head to a specialty store for hard-to-find ingredients, the components are common pantry staples. Sliced salmon fillets are coated with a mixture of soy, fresh ginger, and wasabi before being placed under a broiler. This dish comes together in minutes, making it ideal for the end of the week. To learn how it's done,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Ginger-Sesame Chicken with Bok Choy and Mushrooms

partysugar — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:46:48 -0700

I love making quick, Asian inspired dishes because usually they only involve cleaning one pan! For example, this recipe for a fragrant chicken dinner, cooks the meat, vegetables, and sauce all in the same pan. Each ingredient is sautéed individually before being tossed together with the sherry-sesame oil sauce. Served over a bed of steamed rice, this makes a hearty, delicious meal. To look at the recipe,

Come Party With Me: Memorial Day Barbecue — Drinks

partysugar — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:15:12 -0700

A cool and refreshing cocktail comes to mind whenever I hear the words Memorial Day, and this delicious kiwi lime drink is perfect for all types of Memorial Day barbecues. The recipe, which combines fresh chunks of kiwi, minced ginger, simple syrup, lime juice, and ginger ale, is nonalcoholic. However, vodka, gin, or a light rum can easily be added. Choose your favorite spirit and modify the recipe to suit your drinking needs. It's wonderful with or without the alcohol, so consider making and labeling two pitchers.

If the day is especially hot, remember to stock up on ice, water, sodas, and cooling beverages like lemonade or iced tea. For the recipe to this kiwi lime cocktail,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Arugula Salad

partysugar — Wed, 21 May 2008 06:46:17 -0700

After chicken, salmon is my go-to meat for quick, flavorful dinners. It takes wonderfully to a variety of seasonings and cooks in mere minutes. In this case, the salmon is glazed with thick honey, fresh lemon, and grated ginger. The final result is subtly sweet and divinely delicious. The recipe pairs a peppery arugula salad with the salmon, but if you prefer spinach or another green to arugula, simply alter it to suit your liking. Thanks to MyRecipes.com you can make this tonight. To get the recipe please

Fast & Easy Dinner: Caribbean Chicken Salad

partysugar — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:13:31 -0700

Instead of serving chicken salad piled on top of a bed of lettuce, or slapped between two slices of bread, consider serving it in halved fruit. It makes for an exotic and interesting twist. This recipe seasons the chicken with green onions, pineapple, ginger, and water chestnuts. The resulting salad is then heaped into a halved papaya or melon. Another alternative is to serve it in avocado halves. Look at the recipe when you

Yummy Link: Ginger Ice Cream

partysugar — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 03:18:51 -0700

I haven't taken my ice cream maker out of winter hibernation. However, when I saw this recipe for homemade ginger ice cream, I knew it was time to dust it off, clean it out, and get churning. — The Kitchen Sink

Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken with Cherry-Ginger Chutney

partysugar — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:28:11 -0700

Chicken is the most versatile, blank canvas of meats because it takes on the flavor of the surrounding seasonings. Tonight make a scrumptious chicken flavored with a sweet chutney made from tart, dried cherries. Apples and walnuts add crunch to the chutney. The pan-fried chicken is pretty and delicious with the sauce spooned over it. For the simple recipe,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Beef Stir-Fry with Snap Peas

partysugar — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:01:59 -0800

Sometimes, instead of ordering takeout, I prefer to cook at home. My go to dish is always a stir-fry. They're straightforward and quick cooking, perfect for weeknights. You toss everything in to a hot pan and season with super flavorful, fresh ingredients like ginger, limes, and scallions.

This recipe uses beef, but feel free to alter it to your liking; chicken or shrimp would be equally delicious. To take a look at the recipe,

How Does a Sweetened Condensed Guinness Sound?

YumSugar — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:28:31 -0800

Earlier this week, I tipped you off to the winners of the Chocolate Adventure Recipe Contest, and while the top three spots do sound delicious, I was more intrigued by the runner-up. The name is Chocolate Ginger Delight, and it's a Guinness stout with sweetened condensed milk, ground ginger, and chocolate. Creator Karen Ariele Imm has really taken this pub favorite to a new level. If it sounds intriguing to you, get the recipe when you

Fast & Easy Dinner: Asian Chicken and Cabbage

partysugar — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:01:18 -0800

Pre-made salad mixes and bagged greens are wonderful time savers when it comes to making quick, middle of the week meals. Season packaged coleslaw with sesame oil pairs with broiled chicken for tonight's dinner. The chicken is glazed with a mixture of hoisin, garlic, and ginger, making for a moist and flavorful meal. The coleslaw adds a nice, cooling crunch to the sweetness of the chicken. To take a look at the recipe,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Pork Kebabs With Pineapple Rice

partysugar — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:57:31 -0800

In the Winter, it's nice — every once in a while — to step away from the stews, soups, and roasts and consume a refreshing, tropical meal. Fresh flavors like pineapple and ginger brighten up the cold weather blues, while enticing your taste buds. This honeyed pork recipe is like a delightful escape to an exotic locale. Served over a bed of pineapple rice, it's delicious and filling. Check out the recipe when you

The Lagito Cabin Gingerbread House

partysugar — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:30:00 -0800

After twelve hours, five emergency trips to the grocery store, three batches of royal frosting, and two house threatening crises, my log gingerbread snow cabin with frozen lake was completed and ready to enter the challenge. Let's hope it wins the the SugarHQ best gingerbread house contest!

It was a tough, time consuming project, but the final result — an amazingly cute gingerbread house — was well worth the effort. I couldn't have done it without the expertise of an incredibly creative friend, the support of very loving parents, and the candy from a recently opened old-school candy shop. To check out a gallery of images of The Lagito Cabin and learn more about the house making process — along with my tips for future builders —

Yummy Link: DIY Ginger Ale

YumSugar — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:30:47 -0700

Looking for a tasty way to fight colds this Winter? Try this recipe for homemade ginger ale made from lime, cinnamon, and ginger syrup. Sounds like a refreshing alternative to hot tea. — Apartment Therapy: The Kitchen

Fast & Easy Dinner: Wasabi and Panko-Crusted Pork With Gingered Soy Sauce

partysugar — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:00:28 -0700

Just because it's a weekday doesn't mean that you should cook a boring, lackluster meal. Sophisticated dishes packed with layers of flavor don't have to take forever to make. For example, tonight's meal, with its glamorously long name and chic Japanese ingredients, sounds like it's complicated to prepare. However, it's quick and simple to put together because it uses familiar cooking techniques. It's also a great way to introduce new tastes to your family. Get the recipe for this crispy pork with spicy sauce when you

Cookies So Good, I Had to Share Them Again!

YumSugar — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 10:15:33 -0700

When I found out that it was National Cookie Month, I was excited at the idea of sharing my favorite cookie recipe with you guys. If you're a long time reader of Yum, then you'll know that I've shared it before. However, if you've tried the recipe, then you know they're definitely worth talking about again! These Chewy Ginger cookies come out perfect each time; I make them super-sized and folks always ask where I bought them! To get your hands on my favorite cookie recipe,

Rescue Yourself with Grilled Salmon and Strawberry Salsa

YumSugar — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:15:00 -0700

With all the news about how antioxidants are great for your health, it should come as no surprise that the folks at Clinique have taken it one step further. Now, instead of just consuming your antioxidants, you can soothe your skin with it too. If you're wondering why we're talking about moisturizers here on Yum, then wonder no more. To celebrate the launch of its new Continuous Rescue Antioxidant Moisturizer, Clinque asked customers to submit their tastiest recipe using at least one natural antioxidant. The winner — Marie Sheppard of Chicago — created a beautiful dish of grilled salmon and strawberry ginger salsa. To get the recipe and rescue your dinner,

Yummy Link: Hot Coke With Ginger

YumSugar — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 02:31:41 -0700

If you're feeling a little under the weather, try Hot Coke with Ginger. I know I plan on it. - Time's The China Blog via The Knowledge for Thirst

52 Weeks of Baking: Ginger Peach Upside-Down Cake

YumSugar — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 07:57:31 -0700

Last Friday our very own peach-pie eating contest winner 7bits brought in a flat of super ripe peaches. At the end of the day there were eight peaches left and no one here to eat them. Instead of letting them go to waste, I decided to take them home and turn them into something tasty. I thought about making jam or ice cream, but really wanted something I could bring in to share with everyone. So after a quick search online I found a recipe that inspired me. Doesn't the name Ginger Peach Upside Down Cake inspire you too? To check out the recipe I used,

Yummy Links: Orange Ginger Quinoa Salad

YumSugar — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:10:19 -0700

When it comes to quinoa, I tend to flip-flop on whether I like it or not. Something tells me if it always looked like this orange ginger salad, I'd probably stay on the flip side... or is that flop side? - What Geeks Eat

Yummy Link: Asparagus with Mustard Seeds and Ginger

YumSugar — Thu, 17 May 2007 06:28:19 -0700

I've become obsessed with asparagus lately. This is the first season it's happened, I'm not sure why. At any rate, I enjoy discovering new recipes for the delectable spears and am glad to have come across this one for Asparagus with mustard seeds and ginger. - Cookthink

Guilt-Free Dessert

YumSugar — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 16:41:15 -0800

After the decadence of the holidays, we have all probably vowed to change our eating habits. In order to support our new year's resolutions, the best thing I can do, is not offer any temptations... well at least not such guilty temptations. So, today's dessert is light and rich, without any butter or chocolate. In many foreign countries they actually eat fruit for dessert because of its natural sweetness, a tendency that I suggest we all adopt. Besides, a fruity dessert is the perfect end to a meal heavy in temptations! To make my recipe for gingered pears,

Simply Simple Syrups

YumSugar — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 09:43:12 -0800

It seems like you can get flavored syrups for everything: flavored coffees, flavored alcohols, flavored water, the list doesn't seem to end. However, commercial syrups aren't always the greatest and can often taste quite terrible. So why not skip the risk and make your own simple syrups?

First of all they're called simple syrups for a reason, they're ridiculously simple. All it takes is a little bit of sugar, water and any number of flavorings. My personal favorite is a ginger syrup; I like to keep some on hand in the fridge and mix it with sparkling water for a make-shift ginger ale.

To learn how to make your own simple syrups, including my favorite ginger syrup,

Happy Hour: The Royal Gingersnap

YumSugar — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:57:08 -0800

Today's drink is perfect for the holiday season. It's a bit dramatic, a bit silly and a whole lot of yummy.

It involves a tricky flamed orange zest technique, however you can skip out on that and it will still be pretty nice.

The Royal Gingersnap
From the Cocktail Times

- 1 1/2 oz. Crown Royal Whisky
- 1 bar spoon of orange marmalade
- 1 slice orange
- 1 maraschino cherry
- 2 dashes ginger syrup

Prepare a rocks glass by frosting the rim with a mixture of powdered cinnamon and sugar. Muddle the fruits together with the marmalade and the syrup in the bottom of a mixing glass, and then add Crown Royal and ice. Shake well and strain the drink into the prepared rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a flamed orange zest.

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