Perfect Pair: Chicken Salad Sandwich Ring

This Chicken Salad Sandwich Ring is a great afternoon snack or lunch dish. 

The 36th Annual RAMMYS Awards Gala is Here! Get Your Tickets Today!

DC’s #1 Food Event is Here! You don’t want to miss out on THE food and restaurant celebration of the year. The 36th Annual RAMMY Awards Gala is on Sunday, June 10th. Will we see you there? The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) will award top chefs, restaurateurs, and food service professionals in the D.C. area that showed innovation, creativity, and exceptional accomplishments in the one of the hottest and ever-revolving restaurant industries. 

SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience is BACK!

The Nation’s Premier Craft Beer and Food Pairing Event, SAVOR, presented by the Brewers Association (BA), will take place in Washington DC again this year on June 1st and June 2nd! In its 11th year, SAVOR is bringing together more small and independent craft brewers than ever before—90 to be exact—for DC foodies to indulge in.  This is one of Capital Cooking's favorite events of the year.  If you are a beer lover, you've got to go!  

Recipe: Mango Salsa

Mangoes are ripe and delicious now.  My two little girlies love them.  This recipe can add a refreshing element to many summer dishes.  I also like to eat it plain or serve it with chips.  Bring it along for a Memorial Day BBQ.  Happy Thursday!

3 Kid-Friendly Memorial Day Dishes

Fresh Fruit Salad

And the Winner Is...

Embassy Chefs representing Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Plurinational State of Bolivia, Republic of Cameroon, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Republic of Haiti, Republic of Iraq, Jamaica, Republic of Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Principality of Liechtenstein, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Kingdom of Morocco, Nepal, Panama, Peru, the Philippines and Slovak Republic all came together on May 17th to battle for the title of best dish! 

Thinking of Drinking: Frosé

So, I've been dying to try Frosé. When the hype began, I was pregnant and jealous.  Friends asked us to join them at the Lake of the Ozarks for Mother's Day and I bought 5 different rosés to sip.  Upon arrival, we froze one bottle in a zip lock bag with 8 fresh strawberries.  Magic happened on Saturday!

Top 3 Memorial Day Desserts

My love

It is almost that time... You'll usually find me at a beach, lake or pool.  I love a good holiday weekend and Memorial Day is no exception.  Head to a BBQ with one of these delicious desserts in hand.  

Events: 10th Annual Embassy Chef Challenge

TCMA, Events DC, and Cultural Tourism DC are dishing up the 10th Annual Embassy Chef Challenge TOMORROW! Returning to the atrium at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, the Embassy Chef Challenge is bringing together chefs from 30 different embassies to showcase delicious dishes from around the globe.

Recipes: Wildfire Meal Kits with Peapod

Peapod, America’s leading online grocer, has partnered with the classic steakhouse Wildfire, creating new chef-inspired meal kits that can be delivered right to your door. 

Uncorked: M de Minuty

Rosé season is here and I love this wine!  I sipped a bottle in the nice weather on Mother's Day.

Thinking of Drinking: Grapefruit Mojito

Get ready to be refreshed.  Make some of these puppies and light the grill to enjoy an evening outside.  

Uncorked: Wine for Mom

Hopefully, you have your Sunday plans set for Mom.  How are you celebrating?  Surprise Mom with a gift of wine.  Many of these are great to sip outside or to serve with dessert.  

Recipe: Skillet-Fried Potatoes with Rosemary, Panceta and Onions

Photo by Emily Clack

There's nothing better than Sunday brunch.  I showed viewers how to make this delicious recipe on Capital Cooking's Sunday Brunch episode. The panceta and rosemary combine to create a balance of heartiness and delicateness that standard breakfast potatoes lack.  I make these potatoes every time we have out-of-town guests and it is always a hit.  Enjoy!

Swedish Recipe: Toast Skagen

We had a blast on our Swedish adventure to explore the cuisine and culture. We got our first taste of Toast Skagen in Stockholm, Sweden at Lisa Emqvist inside Östermalms Saluhall.  It wasn't until our trip to Grinda (one of the islands in the archipelago) that Chef Victor Rundquist showed us how to make it.  Imagine visiting a beautiful and relaxing island and cooking with the chef outside on the BBQ pit.  It couldn't be better.  The Toast Skagen is a traditional Swedish starter and we saw it listed on the menu at most restaurants. This is a great recipe for Spring!

Thinking of Drinking: Peach Ginger Julep

This Peach Ginger Julep hits the spot for Derby time!

Thinking of Drinking: Apple Pie Julep

Let the games begin for the Kentucky Derby and make this Apple Pie Julep!

Thinking of Drinking: Lavender Mint Julep

Get ready for the Derby with this Lavender Mint Julep!

Uncorked: Sterling Rosé and Bubbles for Mom

Spoil mom with some of her favorite wines this Mother’s Day. Iconic Napa Valley winery Sterling Vineyards has you covered for a polished day celebrating mom with a lovely rosé and already wrapped sparkling wines Mom will love!  The best part is that you can sip with her.

Uncorked: Rose for Mother's Day

Thank Mom for the love, care and support she's given you from the very beginning. This year, make your mom feel extra-special with a nice bottle of rose.