Celebrate Thanksgiving with a lavish spread that binds traditional flavors with a unique gourmet touch. Explore our detailed recipes for a memorable dinner from French Onion Soup to Mango Delight.
Perhaps this is your first hosting adventure or maybe you’ve been entertaining for years. The most important thing is to put your guests’ comfort first. Make them feel welcome and relaxed. You want your dishes to be so delicious that your guests will be requesting the recipes. In short, you want to make this an…
Tired of thawing or using the can opener for your meals? Here are some tips and simple recipes to get cooks of all ages started in the galley/kitchen. Some “galley” rules: Always read the whole recipe before you start. If you don’t understand something, ask for help. Get out all the ingredients before you start…
During a disaster, like a hurricane, it is very difficult to decide what to eat. The best thing is to eat healthy foods as you will need the energy and strength to cope during these stressful times. Hopefully the following will help you make better food choices and provide you with easy to prepare, tasty…
The summer skies are magnificent. The warm sun encourages beach naps and siestas on the boat. The sunsets recall all the beautiful vibrant colors of the day, and the starry night skies soothe and cool with tranquility. These special moments of summer should be savored, just as we savor the delights of a delicious meal….
Make Mother’s Day unforgettable by treating her to a culinary voyage on a luxury charter yacht. Discover a delightful menu and a day full of surprises as you cruise the tranquil Caribbean waters.
New Year Resolutions came in and went out with the tide. Something like “It is two months after Christmas, and all through the house Nothing will fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the eggnogs I’d taste At the holiday parties have gone to my waist….” We now sail in with the…
There’s a wee bit o’ the Irish in most of us. When St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, we get together with friends for family dinners and have parties, which would not be complete without corned beef and cabbage and traditional Irish and Irish-American dishes. Some of the recipes below will help you create your own…
"It is better to love and lose than not love at all." The most famous, wonderful, magical aphrodisiac, is still chocolate and Valentine’s Day would not be complete without a great finale. Oysters are also known for being an aphrodisiac and are often part of the fare for Valentine’s Day. Oyster lovers usually prefer them…
With the New Year upon us, we once again look forward to many delicious meals afloat. Start 2006 with easy to prepare, healthy, dishes. Enjoy this very special time with family and friends. Remember to keep in touch throughout the year. Sharing your joy, doubles it. Sharing your sorrow, halves it. Happy New Year! MENU…
December is a special month for hospitality. It is a time to welcome family and friends and share the delicious food and drink of the holiday season. Decorate your boat. Go boat-to-boat caroling, admiring the lights and décor of the other boats. Then enjoy the following meal, which is tasty and time saving for serving…
To make a scrumptious, festive meal, it is important to take it easy and use every moment wisely. This is not a good time to try new complicated recipes. Make things that are familiar to you, then it is just as easy to cook for ten as it is to cook for two. Cooking a…
In cooler weather most guests and crews want meals that are hearty and sustaining – soups, stews, succulent roasts, hot vegetable dishes, and warm drinks. It is true that you eat with your eyes first so it is always important to make the meals look attractive – a sprig of parsley, twisted lemon or orange…
The late summer skies are magnificent. The warm sun encourages beach naps and siestas on the boat. The sunsets recall all the beautiful vibrant colors of the day, and the starry night skies soothe and cool with tranquility. These special moments of late summer should be savored, just as we savor the delights of a…
This month calls for picnics, barbecues and casual meals on the deck, or a quiet harbor ashore. Mixed Greens and Parmesan Salad is an example of how easy it is to pull together wonderful food, fast! The barbecue or cookout is a great American pastime. The possibilities for imaginative dishes are almost unlimited. Fish, pork,…
