Image used with permission by copyright holderWhenever we see a pile of wonderful Prosciutto di Parma on a charcuterie board, our eyes get big. The delicious saltiness of that dry-cured Italian ham just makes our palettes jump for joy, so when we saw that the newest edition of Short Stack, a series of small cookbooks that focus on one ingredient, was centered around our favorite Italian ham, we couldn’t hide our excitement. For the edition, the folks at Short Stack tapped Sara Jenkins, a New York-based chef, restaurateur and cookbook author. Jenkins even worked in Florence and Tuscany before moving to New York to open what would become two of the city’s most popular Italian restaurants, Porchetta and Porsena, and authoring two cookbooks. Mario Batali even gave Jenkins huge praise: “Sara’s one of the few chefs in America who understands Italy and how Italians eat.” Now to us that sounds like an excellent CV for somebody who wrote a book about Proscuitto di Parma.
The 48-page, hand-sewn booklet comes complete with a vibrant cover and tomato-red pages. Jenkins provided a number of recipes that we can’t wait to try, like cold cantaloupe soup topped with prosciutto crostini. Others are a more adventurous take on traditional recipes that use prosciutto, like olive oil-fried slices of persimmon wrapped in prosciutto or salmon with prosciutto-cider broth or roasted corn and crispy prosciutto tucked into warm corn tortillas and topped with lime, pepper and cilantro. The booklet also comes with a number of stories on the dry-cured ham. Our mouth is watering just thinking about these dishes. We can’t wait to try them out at home, and we’re sure you can’t wait either, so go grab yourself the latest copy of Short Stack.
The art of pairing sushi hand rolls and martinis, according to an expert
Moody Tongue Sushi in New York City is highlighting this unconventional pairing.
Many consider a good beverage pairing an essential part of the sushi experience. Typically, the pairings are sake or wine; martinis rarely enter the picture. At Moody Tongue Sushi in the West Village, Manhattan, the elegant martini, at times infused with umami tomato or tart clementines, is central to their unique take on sushi pairings.
Unlike many sushi restaurants where the nigiri is the star, Moody Tongue's martini pairings are all about sushi hand rolls. While the restaurant has an extensive sushi menu, the dining space features a separate hand roll bar. We tried the pairings firsthand and interviewed brewmaster Jared Rouben at Moody Tongue Sushi about the full experience.
These classy cocktails capture the viral snow globe cocktail trend
Try these adult takes on the fun TikTok trend
If you've been on TikTok lately, you've likely seen the viral snow globe cocktail trend that's everywhere as people create fun and playful drinks for the winter. The idea is to take your drinks glass and make it into a beautiful snow globe, featuring attractive garnishes like cranberries, rosemary, or even inedible items like little toy snowmen.
That's a cute trend, but if you're looking for a classy take on the idea then you might want to try these snow globe cocktails. They keep the fun of the snow globe but in a more adult way, bringing in high quality spirits and more subtle garnishes so you can celebrate the season in style.
Cointreau Snowflake Margarita
We think these forgotten gin cocktails deserve a comeback
These gin cocktails aren't the most well known but they deserve to be tried
Gin is the basis of so many classic cocktails, from the ubiquitous Gin & Tonic to the simple and delicious Gimlet to the cocktail enthusiast's darling The Last Word -- not to mention the iconic Martini. But over the centuries there have been a huge range of gin cocktails created, many of which have faded into obscurity. And some of these deserve to be brought back to the mainstream and enjoyed once again.
We've got three gin cocktails from Fords Gin to resurrect, including one easy to make punch that isn't too boozy but is still fresh and delicious, making it an ideal choice for when you're throwing a party.
