You can tell it’s summer when you see fresh Thai basil sneaking into asian cuisine. Grab it when it’s plentiful. It won’t last all summer. Here’s a quick easy recipe for classic Thai chicken with basil for 4. Traditionally you should use Thai cayenne peppers, but if you can’t find them serrano peppers will do.…
Nothing beats a fresh tomato salad in the summertime. This salad is a new twist on the Caprese salad, replacing mozzarella with parmesan. Parmesan cheese will last much longer on a boat, refrigerated or not, than almost any cheese.
For your guests who expect the red carpet treatment, cornish game hens are perfect in a galley oven. They make a beautiful presentation to surprise those visitors who think eating aboard is tailgate fare. I like to butterfly the hens so they can be roasted, then glazed, breast side up. No turning, no burning.
I don’t think it would be possible to have a full blog on the practical aspects of cooking aboard without a proper introduction to a good cup of coffee. Fresh grounds, a good plastic French Press and scorching hot water are a good way to start. How hot? All the way hot up until but…