Cape Flavors

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Spaghetti squash adds fall flavor to varied menus

Denise Clemons
4 days 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 week 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
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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 month 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 month ago
Like many people interested in food, I frequently visit online cooking websites and chefs’ blogs...

August brings prime tomato time

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

Cantaloupe recipes showcase cool summer flavors

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

Newtons are old news when fresh figs are available

Denise Clemons
2 months ago
A few years ago, my friend Liz Dolan gave me a cutting from her fig tree. The first year after I...

Salad is only the start of the cucumber recipe road

Denise Clemons
2 months ago
At the start of the growing season, I purchased patio planters, one each of cucumber, tomato and...

Miso adds interest to both sweet and savory dishes

Denise Clemons
2 months ago
Last week, my friend Bob LaMorte gave me some miso paste, two recipes and this photo of a recent...

Fewer calories, carbs: That’s a wrap

Denise Clemons
2 months ago
Last week I was invited to present a cooking demo on the afternoon television program “DelmarvaLife...

Rosemary adds diverse flavor notes to dishes – and...

Denise Clemons
3 months ago
I’m not sure if it’s because we had a relatively mild winter or the generous spring rainfall, but...

Bright Lights Chard – a versatile vegetable that...

Denise Clemons
3 months ago
There were so many beautiful bunches of chard at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market last week. Both...

Once-odd vegetables are now familiar on area menus

Denise Clemons
3 months ago
Last week, my friend Debra announced, “I have a present for you.” She told me she was browsing at...

Leftover grains offer base for simple meal combos

Denise Clemons
3 months ago
Although I make every effort to cook meals with just the right amount of food for the two of us, we...

Shrimp on the barbie make a simple yet versatile...

Denise Clemons
4 months ago
Last week I received a number of lovely, thoughtful birthday gifts from my friends and family. One...

Prime season for strawberries

Denise Clemons
4 months ago
Because we see them in the grocery store practically year-round, not everyone truly understands how...

Focaccia flower bread invites creativity into basic...

Denise Clemons
4 months ago
Inspiration for this week’s column came from an image I stumbled across online. Most of the...

An introduction to rhubarb and its surprising uses

Denise Clemons
4 months ago
Once again, the appearance of rhubarb stalks in the produce aisle at Lloyd’s Market tells us spring...

Road trip leads to a new flavor adventure with tri...

Denise Clemons
4 months ago
For the first time in over a year, we recently ventured out on a road trip to visit friends. Once...

Cantaloupe can be enjoyed in any season

Denise Clemons
5 months ago
One of the benefits of efficient global transportation systems is the almost year-round...

Fennel has ancient culinary roots

Denise Clemons
5 months ago
Over the years, I’ve tried a number of the popular meal-kit delivery services, but didn’t continue...

A variety of main dish options can start with frozen...

Denise Clemons
5 months ago
A bag of frozen shrimp is one of the best resources for those busy days when you’ve forgotten to...

Carrot cake for Easter dessert is a perfect match

Denise Clemons
5 months ago
For the past few weeks, my inbox has been filled with advertisements from restaurants and specialty...

Try an easier approach for a delicious banana cream pie

Denise Clemons
6 months ago
This column is appearing a little later than originally planned. As many of you know, March 14 is...

Asparagus & lemon pasta dish welcomes spring with zing!

Denise Clemons
6 months ago
To celebrate the return of daylight saving time, I wanted to serve something with bright spring...

Saint Patrick’s Day brings to mind all things Irish

Denise Clemons
6 months ago
Next Wednesday is Saint Patrick’s Day, a day typically filled with parades, green beer, and...

Popular TikTok pasta features great flavor and easy...

Denise Clemons
6 months ago
When two different newspapers published a story about an identical recipe on the very same day, I...

Breakfast sandwiches offer a hearty morning boost

Denise Clemons
7 months ago
Almost every morning, we have the same thing for breakfast – lots of coffee, scrambled egg...

Super-simple recipes don’t skimp on great taste

Denise Clemons
7 months ago
We’ve all heard the adage, “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” This is usually...

Valentine’s Day cookies are sure to warm anyone’s heart

Denise Clemons
7 months ago
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I wanted to share some ideas for homemade sweet treats,...

Saffron can spice up a variety of recipes

Denise Clemons
7 months ago
A recent blog post from Diaspora Co. ( diasporaco.com ) featured one of its newest offerings,...

What is...tangerine?

Denise Clemons
7 months ago
This week’s column topic was inspired by an episode of Jeopardy. Guest host, Ken Jennings read the...

Fried rice meals combine layers of flavor

Denise Clemons
8 months ago
When I sit down each week to write this column, I approach the topic several different ways. Is...

Food trends point toward widening culinary horizons

Denise Clemons
8 months ago
Last week I spent time researching food trends for the year ahead, learning what was being touted...

Mother sauces provide crowning touch for many dishes

Denise Clemons
8 months ago
Last week, my friend Debbie LaMorte gifted us a quiche, still warm from her oven. The texture of...

High-quality red wines are best for authentic sangria

Denise Clemons
8 months ago
For our New Year’s Eve celebration this year, we replaced the traditional champagne toast with...

Hors d’oeuvres platters can be downsized to fit...

Denise Clemons
9 months ago
Traditionally, this would be the time of year when we’re planning to stop by friends’ holiday open...

Christmas pudding adapts tradition to modern tastes

Denise Clemons
9 months ago
With some extra time on my hands, I decided to look for a new holiday cooking adventure. I thought...

Biscotti - an ancient recipe with timeless appeal

Denise Clemons
9 months ago
For years, my friend Marie would bake dozens and dozens of biscotti as holiday gifts for her...

Toast the holidays with a hot toddy, wassail or...

Denise Clemons
9 months ago
On a chilly evening, there’s nothing more fortifying than a warm cup of cheer. And, it may come as...

Get creative with your Thanksgiving leftovers

Denise Clemons
10 months ago
One of the most treasured Thanksgiving traditions is the promise of leftovers. After the big meal...

Baked apples fill the air with holiday aromas

Denise Clemons
10 months ago
As you plan your Thanksgiving Day menu, you can’t forget dessert. Whether your traditions favor...

Mashed potatoes a highlight of Thanksgiving dinner

Denise Clemons
10 months ago
Earlier this week, I ordered our Thanksgiving dinner. It will be cooked and ready for us to collect...

Cookies: Be sure you make enough to keep and to share

Denise Clemons
10 months ago
In the past 10 days, I’ve had the chance to moderate two more discussions with cookbook authors...

Bundt cake can be any flavor you like; the name is...

Denise Clemons
11 months ago
Since tomorrow is Halloween, I thought it would be fun to share a holiday-themed dessert. I was...

Exploring virtual Cooks & Books series

Denise Clemons
11 months ago
While I confess to being a bit “Zoomed out” with dozens of online meetings, one of the most...

A tale of two soups

Denise Clemons
11 months ago
As you may imagine, the recent clouds and rain were sufficient encouragement to pull out my...

Middle Eastern-inspired shawarma will spice up your...

Denise Clemons
11 months ago
Looking through my pantry last week, searching for dinner inspiration, I realized my menu planning...

Tender baby turnips offer a flavorful fall treat

Denise Clemons
11 months ago
During the pandemic, our local famers markets have done an excellent job of providing a safe...

Lemon bars are a simple but irresistible treat

Denise Clemons
1 year ago
As we traded suggestions about what to feature in this week’s column, Jack asked for something...

Miniature trifles make a fancy dessert more friendly

Denise Clemons
1 year ago
Browsing through a lifestyle magazine the other day, I saw a gorgeous photograph of a colorful...

Favorite cookbooks offer inspiration all year long

Denise Clemons
1 year ago
Depending upon the question I’m trying to answer, there’s a handful of cookbooks that I invariably...

Wherever they came from, hot dogs are an American...

Denise Clemons
1 year ago
Monday is Labor Day, when we typically celebrate the end of summer with friends and family at pool...

Lose the lettuce and savor an authentic Greek salad

Denise Clemons
1 year ago
I’ve recently learned that all those Greek salads I’ve ordered at diners, delis and chain...

Eggplant rollatini - an Italian favorite worth...

Denise Clemons
1 year ago
One of my favorite dishes to order at Italian restaurants is eggplant rollatini (sometimes spelled...

Don’t miss the flavor of local peaches in season

Denise Clemons
1 year ago
Peaches, with their fuzz-covered skin and sturdy pit, may seem tough, but they are among the most...

Time to focus on summer’s fave crop - corn

Denise Clemons
1 year ago
As I prepared to write this week’s column, I checked my database of articles to see when I last...