“Here’s a cocktail to cocoon with on chilly autumn nights. I started with Earl Grey infused in a simple syrup made with seasonal ground cherries for good measure. In terms of spirits, rum and vermouth are an underrated match and a lot of home bars have them handy. The ground cherries blend well with the rum’s vanilla notes, while the orange garnish pairs nicely with the bergamot-flavoured tea. Put it alltogether and you have a balanced cocktail for fall.”— Nicolas Cadrin, recipe tester
Рубрика: Appetizers
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Cucumber Melon Gazpacho
This cold soup blends inspirations: half Spanish gazpacho and, with a refreshing mix of yogurt, cucumber and mint, half Indian raita. When melons are at peak sugary and juicy ripeness, almost any variety will shine in this recipe. We’re particularly fond, however, of honeydew, canary melon and yellow watermelon.
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Melon Hors D’Oeuvres
It doesn’t get more classic than melon and prosciutto, but we put our own spin on this antipasto by adding paper-thin slices of freshly picked fennel. Splashed with a little white balsamic vinegar, the fennel brings the dish into bright, licorice-laced territory. We made these little parcels by wrapping the melon and fennel with a slice of cured ham or a cucumber ribbon for a veg-friendly option.
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Kohlrabi and Apple Salad
A newcomer in our curbside garden, this sturdy veg from the cabbage family is incredibly versatile. Turns out kohlrabi is addictively crunchy in the raw. We simply sliced it to make this salad, where it nestles with apple, plum, grapes and mizuna, a delicate little leaf with a mustardy taste not unlike arugula.
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Focaccia with Fresh Herbs
The simplest recipes are often the most remarkable-looking. Proof? This photogenic focaccia. Top the thyme-kissed homemade bread with mozzarella cream—our sumptuous homage to burrata—and a simple tomato salad. Use any kind of tomato you have on hand: A fresh, multicoloured mix gives this dish major wow factor.
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Guacamole with Tomatoes
This side dish is perfect to serve with nachos, pita bread, crudités or whatever you fancy in the moment. Made with avocados, lime, tomatoes, green onions, fresh cilantro and Tabasco sauce, this green spread adds just a kick of flavour for a perfect, super fresh snack.
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Pickled Onion Petal Salad
Here, we marinated yellow onions for a snappy salad. To turn them a beautiful shade of pink, just add beet juice to the marinade.
