This year Scovie Award judging was a bit different from previous years. First, it was our 25th anniversary of the awards, and second, we had many more products to judge.
Rancho Aurora Garlic Soup
This garlic soup recipe is from Susana Trilling, who owns the Seasons of My Heart Cooking School in Oaxaca, Mexico. It uses an herb called hoja santa that has a large, fragrant leaf.
Our Homemade Cajun Rub Recipe
Here’s a concentrated Cajun rub has its origins in Louisiana, where it seems that every home cook has his or her own secret spice mixture for grilled foods.
Caribbean ‘Crayfish’ with Tasty’s Wet Rub
I was served what the Anguillans call crayfish, but they’re considerably larger than the Louisiana kind yet smaller than a spiny lobster.
Hot and Sour Ginger Shrimp
This shrimp dish is one of my favorite stir-frys because it is very quick and simple to prepare.
Atomic Avocado Sauce
Horseradish is certainly not limited to prime rib, as evidenced by this avocado sauce recipe. According to Ron Smith of Smith and Smith, this is a great sauce to use both hot and cold.
Spicy Lentil Stew with Killer Sausage
This stuff freezes well, it’s hearty, and you can adjust the heat level easily up or down, simply by adding more or less fresh habanero chile. The baseline heat level of the sausage is only warm, so if you want a real kick, add at least half a habanero to the pot.
