Daily Digest: May 24, 2013

by JBF Editors on May 24, 2013

ice cream

Time picks the 15 most unusual ice cream flavors ever. [Time]

Could the sun be setting on Argentina's steak industry? [Time]

Want more flavor in that beer? Use a French press. [Lifehacker]

This crocheted food looks good enough to eat. [Smithsonian]

Washington State signs new seafood labeling law. [WSJ]

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Daily Digest: December 11, 2012

by Betty Gold on December 11, 2012

Fluke Crudo

Studies show that mislabeled fish is widespread. [NYT]

Pastry chefs reinvent Hostess desserts to bid them farewell. [VF]

World’s largest wholesale seafood market in Tokyo to close and relocate. [CNN]

London bar gets raided over illegal whale-infused cocktail. [Eater]

Six fennel recipes for winter.... Read more >

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Recipe: Tajine of Seafood Chermoula

by JBF Editors on November 12, 2012

Michelle Bernstein's recipe for tajine of seafood chermoula

One of our go-to resources for seafood recipes is Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, a California-based program that educates businesses, diners, and shoppers about environmentally-minded marine life consumption. The recipes have been loaned by some of America's favorite chefs, including Rick Bayless, Mario Batali, and Alton Brown, so they're guaranteed to become delicious staples in your kitchen. Better still, they're made with species that appear on the aquarium's "Best Choices" and "Good Alternatives" lists, which means your meal will have little to no impact on our oceans' health. Lately we can't get enough of JBF Award winner Michelle Bernstein's contribution to the Seafood Watch collection: a steamy tajine of... Read more >

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Recipe: Grilled Sardines with Roasted Red Peppers and Lemon Vinaigrette

by Anna Mowry on September 17, 2012

When we detect the first whiff of autumn in the air, we want to make food that insists that summer isn't quite gone yet, like this elemental recipe from Peter Woolsey of Philadelphia's Bistrot La Minette. It features three seasonal mainstays that are about to retire for the year: simply prepared fresh seafood, vibrant vegetables, and a stamp of smoke from the grill.

Get the recipe here.

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Recipe Roundup: Simple Summer Seafood

by Anya Hoffman on July 17, 2012

Summertime is all about the water—whether you're swimming in it or eating from it. We crave seafood this time of year, but we like to keep it simple with ceviches, seafood salads, and sandwiches that come together quickly so we can spend less time in the kitchen and more time on the beach.

Lobster Rolls

Is there anything better than sweet chunks of fresh, chilled lobster tossed with mayonnaise (Hellman's, of course) and served in a warm, buttered bun? With cooked lobster meat made ahead of time (or better yet, left over from a lobster boil the night before) this New England classic couldn't be easier to make.

Summer Crab and Tomato Salad

JBF Award winner Donald Link serves this light, flavorful salad with simply dressed watercress... Read more >

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Recipes from the Best of the Best: Jeremiah Tower's Seafood Shooters

by JBF Editors on April 11, 2012

Jeremiah Tower's shrimp and oyster shooters

A tray of raw or lightly cooked seafood is always an invigorating opening act to a feast. In this starter from JBF Award winner Jeremiah Tower, fresh oysters and shrimp are spiked with Tabasco, horseradish, fresh shallots, and vodka, creating perfectly balanced bites of brine and bite that will perk you up for the rest of the meal. Get the recipe here.

JBF has recently released The James Beard Foundation’s Best of the Best: A 25th Anniversary Celebration of America’s Outstanding Chefs. This must-have book features delicious, signature recipes from every winner of the Foundation’s Outstanding Chef Award. When we went to press, space required that we omit some surplus... Read more >

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November's Best Recipes

by JBF Editors on December 01, 2011

Here are our favorite recipes from the past month: French Onion and Mushroom Soup with Bourbon and Swiss Cheese Earthy mushrooms boost the umami quotient in this bistro staple. Fried Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches with Wildflower Honey and Chile Flakes Two of our favorite comfort foods come together in this recipe, which can be prepared as canapés or full-sized sandwiches.

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Recipes: Sustainable Seafood

by JBF Editors on November 09, 2011

When choosing seafood that's caught responsibly and low in mercury, here's a good rule of thumb: the smaller, the better. Here are a few of our favorite sustainable seafood recipes. Pasta with Sardine Cream Sauce Look for wild-caught sardines from the Pacific Ocean when making this simple pasta dish. Mussels with Thai Seasonings Coconut milk, lime juice, and green curry paste lend Far East flavors to this quick-cooking dish. Clam Chowder with Bacon Thomas Keller's version of the New England classic is made with applewood-smoked slab bacon and sweet littleneck or Manila clams.

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Sustainable Seafood: A Guide to the Guides

by JBF Editors on November 08, 2011

The James Beard Foundation's guide to sustainable seafood

Fishing practices are harming our ocean ecosystems at an alarming rate by depleting populations, polluting the water, and destroying habitats. Making sustainable seafood choices is something we can all do to make a difference. There’s an array of apps, websites, and other tools to nudge us in the right direction, but which one is right for your lifestyle? We did some research so you can make an educated choice.

You can also download a printable version of our Sustainable Seafood Chart.

GUIDE: Blue Ocean Institute
PLATFORMS: Website and app
TARGET: Chefs and consumers
SPECIAL FEATURES: Users without smart phones can text the name of a fish to get sustainability info through the “... Read more >

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