Finding Perfection in Unrip Fruit

Memorial Day is right around the corner and so are our fantasies of backyard BBQ's, fresh grilled food and succulent summer fruit.  However, this doesn't mean that you should shy away from using those fruits that aren't quite "ripe". I love these creative ways to salvage your unripe fruits in your recipes, to avoid waste but also to tap into their yet-to-be-discovered potential (sage advice from Celilia Estreich of Baldor Specialty Foods). Green Apricots This immature apricot is harvested early in the season and resembles a green … [Read more...]

Scallion Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs

It's HOT outside.  So hot that the idea of cooking anything in the kitchen becomes incomprehensible. When the mercury rises, I always take my food to the grill. Many envision grilling dogs and hamburgers, creamy potato salad and greasy chips during the dog days of summer. I'm not denying that they're all delish, but they're not so great for your waistline. Why not try to trim the fat a little bit?  After all, we are still smack in the middle of bathing suit season so we should be cognizant of our middles! Looking for something to grill … [Read more...]

Chef Master 19-Piece BBQ Tool Giveaway

Memorial Day is the kick-off to summer which means, if you have a grill, hopefully it's been prepped for months of extended use. Living in the city we obviously don't have the luxury of walking out in our backyard to fire up the grill.   However, when we venture outside the concrete jungle, we almost always opt for any meat and veggies that have been prepped on a grill. For the novice grillers out there, I'm thrilled to have received some best grilling tips from the myriad food-related events along my journey with My Judy the Foodie : … [Read more...]

Memorial Day Weekend Recipes

Fire up the grill this weekend and kick-off your summer with a smorgasbord of recipes that will quench your thirst and satiate your hunger. From sangria to salad to burgers, we've curated our summer favorites from the past five years of My Judy the Foodie. So, tighten your apron, get your spatulas ready, and bring on the FOOD (and drink): White Wine Sangria This sangria only takes about 5 minutes to make and it tastes so refreshing (I let it sit overnight in the fridge).  People will be impressed that you’re not just serving wine but, … [Read more...]