Recipe Roundup: Recipes for a Celebration

by JBF Editors on January 23, 2012

You may have kicked your Christmas tree to the curb and sworn off cookies for the foreseeable future, but here at the James Beard Foundation we are keeping the jovial atmosphere alive as we gear up for a year of festivities in honor of our 25^th anniversary. Here are some of our favorite recipes for a celebration. Oysters with Crisp Shiitakes, Scallions, and Roasted Shiitake Mignonette A duo of fried and roasted shiitakes offers a rich, earthy contrast against sweet and briny oysters. Blini with Caviar Use a domestic caviar like American sturgeon, paddlefish, or salmon to top these dainty Russian pancakes.

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Recipe Roundup: Holiday Hors d'Ouevre

by JBF Editors on December 21, 2011

Olympia biscuits

Nothing says it's the holiday season like a silver tray laden with decadent, bite-sized nibbles. In the spirit of James Beard, whose first cookbook was entitled Hors d'Ouevre and Canapés, here's a selection of some of our favorite little party-starters. Foie Gras Cuban Sandwiches [JBF] A touch of jalapeño pesto and spiced bananas add zip to this indulgent cousin of the Cubano. Oyster Mushroom Cappuccino with White Truffle Oil [JBF] This creamy, earthy soup looks extra-fancy when served in demitasse cups.

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Eye Candy: Beet Meringues with Crème Fraîche and Caviar

by jbfauthor on March 31, 2010

George Mendes, who has earned raves for his Iberian-inspired cuisine at Aldea, prepared these ethereal beet meringues at his recent Beard House dinner. Click here to see more photos of his gorgeous menu.

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News Feed: March 22

by jbfauthor on March 22, 2010

The next season of Top Chef will be filmed in Washington, D.C. [Slash Food] Chinese winemaking is on the up and up, but still murky for consumers. [WSJ] After creating a kerfuffle for serving whale meat, a Los Angeles sushi restaurant has closed for good. [LAT] A few strums on the chitarra will give you some neatly sliced pasta. [Atlantic]

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Recipe: Blini with Caviar

by jbfauthor on December 29, 2009

Consider this classic, decadent hors d'oeuvre for your New Year's Eve party. From the pages of James Beard's New Fish Cookery, the blini are a cinch to prepare, and the gleaming caviar provides the perfect celebratory note. A clean Champagne or vodka helps it all go down.

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Eye Candy: American Icons Gala Auction and Dinner

by jbfauthor on November 13, 2009

We're wrapping up the week with another helping of photos from Wednesday's American Icons gala auction and dinner at the Four Seasons Restaurant. Scroll down for shots of the fabulous crowd and stunning space. (For yesterday's batch, click here.)

JBF president Susan Ungaro and Charlie Palmer pose for a photo during the VIP reception