Cape Flavors

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Lecture explores history of plantation cooking

Denise Clemons
5 years ago
Last weekend, Jack and I attended a fascinating lecture at Cliveden in the Germantown neighborhood...

How to cook and prepare better bacon

Denise Clemons
5 years ago
We’ve been having bacon problems. Over the past several months, we’ve been thoroughly disappointed...

Chicken lettuce wraps are loaded with flavor

Denise Clemons
5 years ago
Earlier this month, one of my columns sparked a fascinating email conversation with reader Connie...

Create a romantic menu

Denise Clemons
5 years ago
In case you haven’t noticed, next Thursday is Valentine’s Day. Of course, if you’ve been in any...

Appetizers for the big game

Denise Clemons
5 years ago
Earlier this week, I was invited by WBOC to present a cooking demo on their afternoon show, “...

Baked squash will warm up winter

Denise Clemons
5 years ago
When we go to the grocery, we typically look for the freshest produce available, with one exception...

Stuck in a rut? Tried-and-true fajitas always a...

Denise Clemons
5 years ago
One of the easiest meals to pull together at the last minute is fajitas (pronounced fa-HEE-tahs)...

Bread bowls are the upper crust of winter recipes

Denise Clemons
5 years ago
In reaction to the recent cold snap, I decided to make something rich and satisfying for dinner...

Keeping an eye on food trends

Denise Clemons
5 years ago
From supermarket chains to pundits on the morning talk shows, today’s news is full of...

Midnight breakfast is a delicious idea

Denise Clemons
5 years ago
One of the tastiest traditions for a New Year’s Eve celebration is a midnight meal, especially...

Discover the special flavor of roast Christmas goose

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
As we plan our menu for Christmas dinner, many of us rely on tradition, making sure this year’s...

Tasteful and tasty holiday gifts are everywhere

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
Have you finished your holiday shopping? Or maybe you thought you were finished but just received...

It’s the season of gingerbread

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
Each year, as the holiday season approaches, I look forward to seeing festive gingerbread houses in...

Sous vide cooking offers consistency, flexibility

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
As you begin your holiday shopping, here’s an idea for the perfect present to give the creative...

Italy: A salute to salumi

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
We’ve just returned from a vacation that began in Venice, Italy, and ended in Athens, Greece. Along...

Peanut pie: New twist on Thanksgiving dessert

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
As you plan the menu for your Thanksgiving dinner, you’ll have several options for the dessert...

Good gravy: Secret’s in the sauce

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
Many people have told me they find it difficult to make good gravy, especially for holiday meals...

Tower of crepes layered with spinach, cheese

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
I was leafing through a fine-food mail-order catalog last week and saw an appealing dish. They...

Spooky treats to celebrate Halloween

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
Halloween is next week, and while kids may be looking forward to collecting sweets, I know a few...

Slab pie: A new trend?

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
At last month’s Baltimore Book Festival, I discovered a food with an odd name - slab pie...

Coast Day cooking contests go under the sea

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
This past Sunday, the University of Delaware hosted the annual Coast Day celebration of all things...

Creative dishes emerge at King Cole Cannery...

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
Last week, I was invited to serve as a judge for the King Cole Cannery Celebrity Chef Cook-Off held...

Celebrate the start of apple season

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
With the start of apple season, we selected from over 25 varieties cultivated at Fifer Orchards. We...

The history of Green Goddess dressing

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
At a recent celebration, we enjoyed a beautiful (and healthy) appetizer - artfully arranged fresh...

Potatoes one of world’s most important crops

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
Trapped inside during the recent bout of relentless rainstorms, I wasn’t ready to run out to the...

Creative plating: How to create snap-worthy food

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
It’s difficult to go out to eat these days without noticing diners at the tables around you taking...

Celebrate summer’s sendoff with a classic picnic

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
Monday is Labor Day, considered by many to mark the last day of summer or the last day you can wear...

Recipes showcase nectarines

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
After collecting a quart of nectarines from Bennett Orchards at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market,...

Good time to find fresh garlic

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
Garlic is one of the oldest and most widespread plants harvested for both its medicinal benefits as...

Tomato recipes are front and center

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
There were more than a few disappointed tomato fans last weekend when the Historic Lewes Farmers...

Quinoa: An amazing little seed

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
Last Saturday, the Historic Lewes Farmers Market invited me to present a cooking demonstration...

Fresh, sweet corn is highlight of summer

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
Despite the rainy drizzle, Shields Elementary School parking lot was filled with shoppers browsing...

Titanic dinner is an epic experience

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
A few weeks ago we attended a wine-pairing dinner with an unusual theme. Instead of a focus on...

Peach season has just begun

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
Last Saturday was a perfect day at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market - cool temperatures, low...

Differences in mozzarella, burrata

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
One ingredient that's been appearing with increasing regularity in trendy recipes and restaurant...

Cherries are a signature summer fruit

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
Now that cherries have become a popular sight at the farmers markets and grocery stores, stories...

Blueberries are a perennial favorite

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
The more we learn about blueberries, the more reasons we discover to add them to the menu. One of...

Corvina an ideal canvas for seasonings

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
On a recent trip to the fish counter, I found something I'd not seen before - meaty, pinkish filets...

It’s the perfect time for strawberries

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
Despite the odd mix of recent weather - from hot and humid to cold and rainy - it's the perfect...

Duck eggs pack a punch

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
For all the years I've visited the Historic Lewes Farmers Market and for all the times I've visited...

Make the most of fresh asparagus before it’s gone

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
Many of the growers at our local farmers markets have offered asparagus for sale since the markets...

Farmers markets feature the best of the fresh

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
If you're a fan of finding the freshest produce, you've likely noted the opening dates for our...

Chocolate mousse for Mom

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
If you haven't been paying attention to television commercials and gift displays in the local...

Time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
Saturday is Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for May 5). Not to be confused with Mexican Independence Day (...

Take your barbecue to the next level with tamarind

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
Once again, my friend Bob LaMorte has introduced me to an ingredient I hadn't seen before. Always...

Lasagna packets are easy to assemble

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
A few weeks ago, I watched a video of someone making lasagna by tucking ingredients into small...

Dutch babies served sweet and savory

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
During the past few weeks, as I've regularly perused food stories in newspapers and culinary...

Meringue: Airy confection is a work of art

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
Those of you who've read this column in the past may already know that Key Lime Pie is Jack's...

Recipes from Bahamian cruise

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
We've just returned from a short cruise to the Bahamas where we had lovely weather but less-than-...

Many types of chicken on the menu

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
I think there are too many types of chicken breasts sold in the modern grocery store. From the...

Time to enjoy Irish treats for St. Paddy’s Day

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
Tomorrow is Saint Patrick's Day, and the list of dinner specials on restaurant menus across the...

Hungry for comfort food? Try a slow cooker

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
With the recent stretch of windy weather, I was reluctant to go outside and found myself hungry for...

Tamales top the menu for Oscars party

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
For the upcoming Academy Awards broadcast on Sunday, I looked to the movies for Oscar-party menu...

Mushroom ravioli is a filling dish to warm winter

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
During one of those dark, rainy spells earlier this month I found myself searching for a cooking...

Celebrate Mardi Gras with King Cake

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
I haven't been paying close enough attention to the calendar and managed to overlook Mardi Gras...

Tasty dishes to warm your Valentine’s heart

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
We're a week into February and it's time to start thinking about Valentine's Day. Do you call your...

Popcorn recipes for game-day snacking

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
Last month Kathy Emery, office manager at the Cape Gazette, sent an email about a package addressed...

Bringing back Beef Wellington

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
I've always been intrigued by the stories behind recipes. From the way a specific set of...

Spice up your life with a dash of paprika

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
Last week, Marty Tarr sent an email asking about a recent recipe for shrimp chowder. She noticed...

This year’s trend focus is again on healthy food

Denise Clemons
6 years ago
The wide variety of specialty kitchen appliances seems to support the notion that food trends are...