Blast Recipes
Original and celebrity recipes
Titanic-inspired cocktails from Tryst Restaurant
With the recent release of “Titanic” in 3D and the 100 year anniversary of the ship’s sinking, Titanic fever is everywhere. In honor of the ill-fated ship, bartenders at Arlington’s Tryst Restaurant came up with three cocktails that will take you back to 1912 in style. Turn of The Century Martini Ingredients 3.5 oz. Bulldog [...]
Fennel Pollen Dusted Georges Bank Sea Scallops with Blood Orange and Cracked Olives
Here is another dish from Falmouth’s Sea Crest Beach Hotel Executive Chef Daniel Kenney. If you’re in Falmouth, check out Red’s restaurant at the Sea Crest, and you may get to enjoy this dish too — Fennel Pollen Dusted Georges Bank Sea Scallops with Blood Orange and Cracked Olives. Ingredients Half a pound fresh Dry/Diver [...]
Red’s Signature Wellfleet Oyster and Spring Gazpacho “Shooters”
Blast’s editor fell in love with Falmouth’s Sea Crest Beach Hotel last fall with its breathtaking ocean views and authentically-done renovation/restoration job. Another thing you may enjoy about Seacrest is the dining — and the drinking! Or how about a little bit of both? Here is a recipe for Wellfleet Oyster and Spring Gazpacho “Shooters” [...]
China Blossom’s Crab Rangoons
North Andover’s China Blossom Restaurant & Lounge shares its 52-year-old recipe for its famous creamy, crispy crab rangoons. Ingredients 7 egg roll wrappers 8 oz. cream cheese 8 oz. crab, lightly flaked 1 red onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tbs. vinegar 1 egg 1 cup water 8-10 cups canola oil for frying Filling [...]
Valentine’s Day Cocktails from Exclusiv Vodka
Whether you are celebrating Valentine’s Day by staying in and avoiding the rush of the holiday or just looking for a good nightcap, here are a couple of cocktails from Exclusiv Vodka that are sure to set the mood. THE BREAKTAKER Ingredients 1 oz. Exclusiv Citrus Vodka Squeeze Of ¼ Lemon ½ oz. Triple Sec [...]
Santo Libre Super Bowl Cocktail
It’s the moment Patriots fans have been waiting for since the Super Bowl in 2008 – a rematch against the team they lost to four years ago. Whether you’re making the journey to Indianapolis or will be watching the game at home, these drink ideas from Brugal Rum offer a nice addition to any tailgating [...]
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Tri-Tip with Cabernet Sauvignon Marinade
This year, Redwood Creek Wines joined the Arbor Day Foundation in planting thousands of trees in the nation’s forests. You can celebrate Arbor Day (or any day!) with a signature recipe from Redwood Creek Wines: Tri-Tip with Cabernet Sauvignon Marinade. The recipe pairs perfectly with Redwood Creek’s Rich Red Blend, which has flavors of dark cherry, brown spice and cloves. Tri-Tip with [...]
Appetizers
Shrimp Salad Stuffed Avocado
This year, Redwood Creek Wines joined the Arbor Day Foundation in planting thousands of trees in the nation’s forests. You can celebrate Arbor Day (or any day!) with a signature recipe from Redwood Creek Wines: Shrimp Salad Stuffed Avocado. The recipe pairs perfectly with Redwood Creek’s fruity Pinot Grigio, which has notes of ripe red apple, pear and citrus. Shrimp Salad [...]
Desserts
Chocolate Coconut Bread Pudding
Ingredients ¾ loaf of stale bread cut into cubes 6 oz. semisweet chocolate 21 oz. coconut milk 1 ½ heavy cream ¾ cup sugar 9 ea. egg yolks 1 ½ cups shredded coconut Preparation Scald cream, sugar, chocolate, coconut milk, blend well. Separate egg yolks and temper with chocolate mixture. Pour custard over bread cubes [...]
Pasta
Red Wine Braised Boar with Fresh Cavatelli
This recipe is from Paul Turano, Executive Chef at Tryst Restaurant in Arlington. The subtle flavor and gamey texture of the boar is enhanced by slowly simmering the meat at a low temperature over a long period of time, allowing the flavors of the sauce to marry with the boar. Pair this dish with a good, [...]