Cape Flavors

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Cooking with capers sounds like fun!

Denise Clemons
2 days ago
Of course you’ve seen them, sprinkled over nova lox on a bagel, stirred into pasta puttanesca sauce...

Figs offer a unique taste-texture combination

Denise Clemons
1 week ago
This is the time of year when I’m glad I know people who have fig trees. While you can buy a...

Savor the flavor of fall with apples

Denise Clemons
2 weeks ago
Although it’s technically not autumn until we reach the equinox later this month, brisk breezes and...

Round off the summer veggie season with ratatouille

Denise Clemons
3 weeks ago
The local tomatoes have been gorgeous this summer – smooth-skinned, generously sized, messily juicy...

Ribs - the ultimate finger-lickin’ favorite!

Denise Clemons
4 weeks ago
Last week, we ordered baby back ribs from the purveyor we ironically call “the happy animal farm.”...

Chaffles offer a variety of flavors and meal options

Denise Clemons
1 month ago
Sometimes, when you think something seems just too good to be true, you might want to listen to...

Vacation packing for your palate

Denise Clemons
1 month ago
When you’re packing for vacation, most of your choices will depend on where you’re going (weather,...

Celebrate tomato season with a classic BLT

Denise Clemons
1 month ago
Sometimes, in the sweltering summer heat, all you want is a simple sandwich. This is the perfect...

Make the most of peach season

Denise Clemons
1 month ago
My friend, Marie is a fabulous cook and often the source of clever recipes and techniques. Last...

Zucchini is fortunately versatile as well as abundant

Denise Clemons
2 months ago
Young zucchini have reached the markets, and I’m bringing them to the summer table in a variety of...

Safety is an important ingredient for summer salads

Denise Clemons
2 months ago
As we find ourselves in the heart of the summer season, with picnics on the beach and backyard...

Japanese eggplant is an unusual farmers market find

Denise Clemons
2 months ago
A Sunday visit to the Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market is a completely different experience...

Watermelons are a versatile, colorful summer treat

Denise Clemons
2 months ago
In this highly computerized age, we’ve come to realize that if we search the web for something like...

Moonshine is only one way to enjoy corn this summer

Denise Clemons
3 months ago
Because we overslept last Saturday, we didn’t make it to the Historic Lewes Farmers Market in time...

Cheesemaking on vacation? Fun and tasty!

Denise Clemons
3 months ago
Another adventure we enjoyed during our California vacation was the chance to take a cheesemaking...

Try different radishes for variety in colors and...

Denise Clemons
3 months ago
Last week, we spent an idyllic time at a guest house near the Russian River in Sonoma County,...

Risotto offers a tender, tasty base for quick meal...

Denise Clemons
3 months ago
There are several ingredients I always try to keep in the pantry or freezer, especially items I can...

Baking science can be the key to successful results

Denise Clemons
3 months ago
A few weeks ago, the Lewes Public Library and Browseabout Books hosted another episode in their...

Memorial Day cookouts combine food, family and fun

Denise Clemons
4 months ago
Next weekend marks the unofficial start of summer with the celebration of Memorial Day. Although...

Muffins are a tasty way to avoid breakfast boredom

Denise Clemons
4 months ago
Every morning, my husband Jack asks for the same breakfast: scrambled eggs (or cholesterol-free egg...

From sweet to savory, crêpes can fit any occasion

Denise Clemons
4 months ago
This Sunday is Mother’s Day; I hope you’re ready. It’s celebrated by more than 40 countries around...

Tis the season for strawberries and more market goodies

Denise Clemons
4 months ago
May 7 is opening day for this year’s season of the Historic Lewes Farmers Market. Vendors will be...

Sourdough discard can be used for lots of tasty treats

Denise Clemons
5 months ago
During the pandemic, my friend Marie honed her skills as a bread baker. When she and her husband...

Cooking columns provide ideal combo for dinner

Denise Clemons
5 months ago
Long before I started writing this column for the Cape Gazette, I was an avid reader of any article...

Quick pickles offer satisfying taste without the wait

Denise Clemons
5 months ago
A small bunch of just-picked radishes from Hattie’s Garden was the inspiration for this week’s...

Rotisserie chicken adds slow-cooked flavor to quick...

Denise Clemons
5 months ago
There is something wonderful about walking into a grocery store to encounter the enticing aroma of...

Tacos: Tasty, handheld snack has been around since...

Denise Clemons
6 months ago
Most of us have enjoyed the spicy treat known as a taco without giving much thought to its origin...

Spring salads bring in the season with snap

Denise Clemons
6 months ago
After a confusing week of weather, followed by the shift to daylight saving time, most of us are...

Traditional Irish boxty combines mashed, shredded...

Denise Clemons
6 months ago
Thursday of next week is the annual celebration of all things Irish, as we raise our pint glasses...

Kiwi fruit adds an exotic touch to simple desserts

Denise Clemons
6 months ago
At the start of the pandemic, we changed our approach to grocery shopping. Instead of pushing a...

Lentil salad is just the start of a culinary...

Denise Clemons
7 months ago
I was bored last weekend and wanted to make an interesting salad for lunch, but the pantry shelves...

Baby carrots add bright color, rich flavor to any meal

Denise Clemons
7 months ago
A generous bunch of baby carrots arrived in a recent order from Hattie’s Garden. They were as...

Pound cake makes a simple yet elegant sweet treat

Denise Clemons
7 months ago
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thought it might be helpful to give you some ideas...

Meal kits - does the convenience cancel out the flaws?

Denise Clemons
7 months ago
Over the past few years, we’ve tried a number of the home-delivery meal kits available online. Most...

Salad inspirations brighten midwinter meals

Denise Clemons
7 months ago
I’m not sure where they came from, but the berries in the market last week were just beautiful...

Pears present plenty of pleasant possibilities

Denise Clemons
8 months ago
Since late last month, we’ve been finding ways to enjoy a generous gift of beautiful Bartlett pears...

Healthy snacks can hold you until dinnertime

Denise Clemons
8 months ago
One thing I’ve noticed during the past two years, as we have spent more of our time at home and on...

With the right touches, quiche can be a hearty meal...

Denise Clemons
8 months ago
Being trapped inside during Monday’s snowstorm gave me the initiative to begin what my friend Marie...

Sumptuous New Year’s Day dinner greets 2022 on a...

Denise Clemons
8 months ago
Today is the last day of 2021, which for so many of us has been a challenging 12 months. Despite...

Christmas ham is an easy, flavorful alternative to...

Denise Clemons
9 months ago
Why is ham so popular as a main course for Christmas dinner? One reason might be that we’re tired...

‘Tis the season for Christmas goodies

Denise Clemons
9 months ago
We only have a few more days until Christmas, and tomorrow is reported to be the busiest shopping...

American Heritage Chocolate offers authentic...

Denise Clemons
9 months ago
Last weekend was full of holiday happenings in Lewes, from parades to bake sales to the old-...

Introducing the sushi bazooka

Denise Clemons
9 months ago
After a long holiday weekend focused mostly on food, I expect we’ve all had our fill of leftovers...

Farmers market season ends, but plenty of local food...

Denise Clemons
9 months ago
Those of you who regularly visit the Historic Lewes Farmers Market each Saturday morning may be...

Butternut squash soufflé presents rich fall flavor...

Denise Clemons
10 months ago
Last week, I talked about finding ways to lighten up the Thanksgiving Day menu, and I planned for...

Citrus fruits add bright flavors to fall feasts

Denise Clemons
10 months ago
As much as I love Thanksgiving and the expansive spread of tasty dishes, I think my menu-planning...

Early ingredient prep makes for an easy stir-fry meal

Denise Clemons
10 months ago
I recently found myself craving stir fry for lunch. Not an overly salty and oily pile of limp...

What’s useful to know about GMO

Denise Clemons
11 months ago
A reader sent a note last week asking me to write a column focused on non-GMO foods and how to...

Apple cake is a tasty way to enjoy bountiful fall crops

Denise Clemons
11 months ago
It would seem that every newspaper food editor and online recipe blogger across the country...

Thirst Extinguisher toasts to signature cocktails

Denise Clemons
11 months ago
From time to time, I’m asked to help judge a cooking contest, whether for a specific ingredient...

Healthy salads help promote moderation

Denise Clemons
11 months ago
Last week, the Historic Lewes Farmers Market invited me to participate in Beebe Healthcare Day. All...

Spaghetti squash adds fall flavor to varied menus

Denise Clemons
1 year ago
On a recent trip to Lewes, our friend Pat Driscoll arrived with a seed-starter tray full of squash...

Baking with ice cream brings new creative ideas

Denise Clemons
1 year ago
I learned something surprising this week – you can make baked goods with ice cream. I’m not talking...

Traditional and modern beef brisket recipes share...

Denise Clemons
1 year ago
In last week’s newspapers and several online blogs, the subject covered in a wide range of articles...

Meeting Deborah Madison – enlightening and entertaining

Denise Clemons
1 year ago
For nearly a year, I’ve had the opportunity to work with the Lewes Public Library and Browseabout...

Seaport Saturdays reveal cooking techniques of...

Denise Clemons
1 year ago
If you find yourself catching a whiff of wood smoke in downtown Lewes on a Saturday morning, follow...

Sweet corn chowder is a savory, versatile dish

Denise Clemons
1 year ago
Like many people interested in food, I frequently visit online cooking websites and chefs’ blogs...

August brings prime tomato time

Denise Clemons
1 year ago
Last weekend, the Historic Lewes Farmers Market held its annual Tomato Festival. Special events...

Cantaloupe recipes showcase cool summer flavors

Denise Clemons
1 year ago
I waited far too long to enjoy a cantaloupe this summer. They have been at the farmers market for...

Countless ways to add peaches to menu

Denise Clemons
1 year ago
Because peaches continue to ripen after being picked, a few of them had to be turned into peach...