Side Dishes

Kamut With Fresh Corn and Peas

Makes 6 servings Ingredients 2 cups kamut 4 ears fresh corn 1 gallon water or vegetable broth, plus more as needed 3 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more as needed 1 bay leaf 1 thyme sprig 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more as needed 1 small onion, peeled and cut into […]

Grilling

Kansas City Wet-Style Barbecue Pork Spareribs

Makes 6 servings Spareribs Ingredients 6 to 8 lb pork spareribs, baby back or St. Louis–style cut 1 cup prepared yellow mustard 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup onion powder 1/4 cup dry mustard powder 3 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon smoked […]

Chef's Blog

Keep Calm and Grill On!

Lance Rood, Culinary Demonstrator, CIA at Copia Summertime is just around the corner. With warmer days and nights ahead it’s time to clean off the grill and enjoy the deep flavors of the flames. We’ve put together great tips to make your summer grilling experience easy and flavorful. So, fire […]

Chef's Blog

Keep Cool in the Kitchen

It is very hot. And while that may not be breaking news, I am here with the headline: Sometimes, Even Chefs Can’t Stand the Heat! That doesn’t mean we’re going to get out of the kitchen (never!), but you might find us changing the way we cook and eat for […]

Desserts

Lemon Curd

Makes about 1 1/2 cups A curd is a fruit juice-based custard. Though lemon is popular, you can replace the lemon juice in this recipe for lime juice, clementine juice, or any other slightly tart fruit juice. Ingredients 6 large egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar (divided use) 3/4 cup (1 […]

Free Recipes, Pies and Tarts

Lemon-Glazed Blueberry Hand Pies

Pie Makes eight double-crust 4 1/2-inch round hand pies or sixteen single-crust 4 1/2-inch half-round hand pies Ingredients Cream Cheese Dough (recipe follows) 3 cups blueberries, rinsed and picked over for stems 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon […]

Desserts

Lemon, Ginger, Barley Pudding with Raspberries

Makes 6 servings If you love rice pudding, then wait until you taste this barley version that offers you all of the creaminess that you love with some extra whole grains and a little less of the not-so-good-for-you ingredients. For a more traditional flavor, leave out the ginger and skip […]

Side Dishes

Lima Bean & Roasted Corn Succotash

Makes 8 servings This dish sounds simple, but the addition of tarragon adds something a little unexpected and savory. For a vegan or dairy-free version, substitute olive oil for the butter. Ingredients 1 1/2 lb frozen lima beans, defrosted 4 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen (defrosted if frozen) 1/3 […]

Beverages and Cocktails

Lime Agua Fresca with Chia Seeds

Makes 8 servings Chia seeds add an interesting texture to this refreshing agua fresca, but you can leave them out if you don’t have any on hand. Just be sure to add water to make up the difference. Ingredients 1/4 cup (2 oz) chia seeds 1/2 cup sugar 2 quarts […]