Category: Recipes

Online Pastry Workshop with Chef Palin

We are excited to offer a variety of online cooking classes and workshops with talented chefs around the globe. Create decadent pastries, cookies with little chefs and elegant holiday cuisine. Our first workshop is with our own talented Chef Jason Palin of Basil & Salt Magazine, UK,. Chef Palin will teach us how to create … Continue reading Online Pastry Workshop with Chef Palin

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

When temperatures plummet and snow falls, hot chocolate is a necessity. When my kids were small, they would excitedly fly outdoors to the backyard winter wonderland to build the ultimate snowman. After they were satisfied, they had created the best one on the block, they came in the back door shedding hats, gloves, coat and … Continue reading Peppermint Hot Chocolate

party perfect harvest cocktails

Maple, caramel, apples ~ the flavors and aroma of fall. “I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.” ― Henry David Thoreau Harvest parties, Halloween and Thanksgiving are all just around the corner and of course it's never too early to begin planning your … Continue reading party perfect harvest cocktails

zucchini and pumpkin fritters with tzatziki

How many ways can you use zucchini in recipes? Every summer we find out, don't we? What do you do with all of those zucchinis coming out of your garden or showing up mysteriously on your front porch? Cook them up and feed the fam. Pumpkins will be in season soon as well, and the … Continue reading zucchini and pumpkin fritters with tzatziki

blackberry and green tea popsicles

"Life was just a tire swing. 'Jambalaya' was the only song I could sing. Blackberry pickin', eatin' fried chicken, And I never knew a thing about pain. Life was just a tire swing."~ Jimmy Buffett The plump, juicy blackberry and a hot summer day are perfect companions. After spending the day elbow deep in stickers … Continue reading blackberry and green tea popsicles

grab and go cherry hand pies

Summertime means outdoor adventures and outdoor adventures mean quick and go snack ideas. What could be more perfect than a delicious hand pie? Any berry will do, choose your favorite and enjoy! Note: You can make the dough the day before, wrap and keep chilled. Enter to win gorgeous embossed rolling pin by Embossed Co. … Continue reading grab and go cherry hand pies

chef adrianne calvo’s “grilled” cajun shrimp boil + lemon aioli

Miami Chef Adrianne Calvo gives a Cajun classic, a global makeover! Miami based Chef Adrianne Calvo, author of Maximum Flavor Social, shares a recipe inspired by a recent culinary discovery, just in time for grilling season. In a recent visit to the South, Calvo enjoyed her first crawfish boil, a Louisiana staple bursting with spicy … Continue reading chef adrianne calvo’s “grilled” cajun shrimp boil + lemon aioli

enter to win a gorgeous embossed rolling pin from embossed co

We have a winner! Ann Campbell! Basil & Salt has partnered with Embossed Co for a giveaway! Embossed Co creates heirloom quality embossed rolling pins and we are in love with look and feel of these high-grade solid beech wood beauties. They are food-safe and will arrive in time to add a touch of elegance … Continue reading enter to win a gorgeous embossed rolling pin from embossed co

Ruby Rosé Granita

Celebrate love with Ruby Rosé Granitas Why limit rosé to just one season? Here at Basil & Salt, I enjoy a chilled pink year-round. While the granita recipe is a great summer treat and a beautiful companion for the holidays, it's also a great way to show your perfect Valentine a bit of love. Although … Continue reading Ruby Rosé Granita