Craig Fear's Blog, page 10
April 19, 2023
Why and How to Make a Portuguese Squid Stew
When was the last time you saw a squid stew on a menu? Probably never, right? But if you did, would you order it? Probably not, right? Why risk spending a bunch of your hard-earned money on something you’ve never had before? It would take a little leap of faith to order a squid stew. […]
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Traditional Oyster Stew Recipe
A traditional oyster stew recipe used to be an incredibly popular dish in the eastern half of the United States. At one time it even rivaled clam chowder as one of America’s favorite seafood soup recipes. From the middle of the 18th century into the early 20th century, oyster saloons were popular establishments that specialized […]
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April 17, 2023
A Simple Fish Head Soup Recipe
I know a fish head floating in a bowl of soup may seem strange, or just downright terrifying, but fear not my friends! This simple fish head soup recipe is designed for my fellow Americans who did not grow up eating fish head soup. And that means just about all of us. It will therefore […]
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April 7, 2023
How to Make Lobster Stock
Lobster stock is such a beautiful thing. Light and slightly sweet with hints of anise, thyme, white wine, and the sea, it’s the perfect base for dishes like the luscious lobster chowder (pictured below), lobster bisque, or lobster risotto. Also called lobster broth, you can substitute it in dishes that use fish broth or clam […]
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April 3, 2023
How to Make Dashi Broth
If you’ve ever had a traditional bowl of miso soup, chances are it was made with a Japanese dashi broth. It’s an essential part of Japanese cuisine and gives that classic umami flavor to many Japanese dishes, especially, of course, soups! What is Dashi? Dashi is a light broth used as a base in many […]
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March 26, 2023
New England Crab Stew Recipe
You’ll find very few recipes, be it online or in cookbooks, for a New England crab stew. Same for crab soups. Other types of New England shellfish like clams, lobsters, and mussels are much more popular in seafood soups and stews than local crabs. So when I decided I wanted to make a New England […]
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March 23, 2023
Rhode Island Clam Chowder (Dairy-Free)
If you’re looking for a great dairy-free clam chowder recipe, look no further. As opposed to most dairy-free clam chowder recipes, this recipe is a REAL New England-style clam chowder. It’s also a gluten-free clam chowder. It’s called a Rhode Island clam chowder and it’s one of the six types of clam chowder you’ll find […]
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March 21, 2023
Classic New England Fish Chowder Recipe
Did you know that New England fish chowder is the origin of every chowder in the United States? It’s true! Although today there are many regional chowder styles, it all started with New England fish chowders in colonial days. They are the original chowders and actually pre-date clam chowders. The first fish chowder recipe was […]
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March 18, 2023
Oyster Chowder with Spinach
Oyster chowder is like a dear friend with a lavish lifestyle. You may have to keep your distance most of the time, but on occasion, it’s totally worth it to shell out some cash and indulge. Although oysters are not cheap these days, it’s one of those rare seafood chowder recipes that everyone should try […]
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March 17, 2023
6 Tips for Eating Awesome Asian Street Food
If you’re a foodie, it doesn’t get much better than Asian street food. The sounds of sizzling woks, grilling meats, bubbling curries, and simmering soups mingling with the fragrant aromas and bright colors of fresh chilies, spices, lemongrass, fruits, and exotic vegetables of all shapes and sizes is a feast for the senses. Experiencing Asian […]
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