Yeah the appetizer, that's the food we eat before we have our food.
~ Jim Gaffigan
September rolls in still wearing August's heat, the kids are back in school, and somehow that combination makes everyone want to throw a party. This month's theme is starters you can make without turning on an oven or standing over a grill for an hour. Labor Day doesn't have to be laborious. Put something cold in a glass, something bite sized on a plate, and call it done.
If you want an excuse to get a little theatrical about it, September hands you two. Talk Like a Pirate Day lands on the 19th, so nobody blinks if you announce the fruit boats have arrived. And it's Star Trek's 60th anniversary, which means being loud about being a Trekkie is fully sanctioned this month, no red shirt required. This issue leans into both, so pick your holiday, or claim them all.
Recipes
- Lemon Fluff Tiramisu
- Fruit Boats
- Risotto Rice Balls with Garlic Basil Tomato Mayonnaise
- Chimichurri
- Mascarpone for dessert
Course of the Month
Review
Tools We Used
This month, may your kitchen be full, your heart open, and your table wide enough for one more.
Lemon Fluff Tiramisu
Lemon Fluff Tiramisu layers ladyfingers with a lemon cream cheese filling, candied lemon peel, and Fiori di Sicilia.
These fruit boats are easy to make, healthy and pleasing to the eye.
Make these when you have leftover Risotto for a spectacular lunch or snack. This goes great with a tossed salad and ice tea.
Dessert
Mascarpone
Make your own mascarpone at home using just cream cheese, cream, and butter's perfect for tiramisu, frostings, or spreading on toast.
Exclusive Recipe
Chimichurri
A bright, herbaceous chimichurri made in the food processor that works across meats, vegetables, grains, and eggs and freezes beautifully for future meals.
Course of the Month
Online courses from The Good Plate Cooking School. You can learn in your own kitchen at your own pace.
Learn how to smoke meat, fish, and vegetables indoors using nothing but a stovetop, a heavy pot, and wood chips - no dedicated smoker required.
Review of the Month
Fun with Kirk and Spock
A short, genuinely funny parody book that plays the "beginner reader" format completely straight - worth it for any Trekkie, whether as a gift or a laugh for yourself.
Tools We Used
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Need a set-up for a gathering or a cozy night in? Check out this amazing list to get your hosting on point. From ice-cold cocktails to tasty bites, I've got everything covered. Cheers to good times!
What We're Cooking Next
Chef! What's in store for October? Treats!
See you next month at The Good Plate.
Helpful links
- Equipment We Use in Our Kitchen
- Talking Turkey - An essential guide to roasting turkey
- What We're Cooking this Month
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