In Crystal Cruises®, Featured Posts
Posted on March 16, 2021
Springtime has Officially Arrived in the Kitchen Layer upon layer of creamy, white chocolate frosting are just the beginning of the sweetness coming to your kitchen this week…
In Crystal Cruises®, Featured Posts
Posted on March 2, 2021
It’s said that when cooking with wine, you should always use a vintage that you would also want to drink. This goes for beer, too, making this week’s…
In Crystal Cruises®, Featured Posts
Posted on February 2, 2021
As Valentine’s Day approaches in the U.S., we can think of no better time to celebrate the sweetness of the Crystal Experience, returning to the kitchen with Chef…
In Crystal Cruises®, Featured Posts
Posted on January 5, 2021
One rule of thumb: when choosing a wine to cook with, make sure to select one you’d also want to drink. While Marsala wine is typically known primarily…
In Crystal Cruises®, Featured Posts
Posted on December 15, 2020
This week’s featured dish echoes, both, Chef Jon Ashton’s “cookie of the day” served whenever he sails with Crystal and warm memories from his wife, Erica’s (you know…
In Crystal Cruises®, Featured Posts
Posted on December 8, 2020
Nearly every Sunday since April, many of our Crystal Family members have come together over food, just as we have so many times aboard our favorite ships. The…
In Crystal Cruises®, Featured Posts
Posted on December 1, 2020
Besides being one of the most naturally spectacular regions in the world, the Pacific Northwest is home to a thriving fishing and crabbing culture, literally feeding its tourism…
In Crystal Cruises®, Featured Posts
Posted on November 17, 2020
This week, Chef Jon Ashton is preparing two of the most tried-and-truly delicious versions of classic spuds. One wonderfully roasted to crisp perfection and flavored with thyme, parsley…
In Crystal Cruises®, Featured Posts
Posted on November 10, 2020
This week, East meets West, simple meets complex and sweet meets savory in one delicious dish. Chef Jon Ashton’s Turkish stuffed peppers aren’t complicated, but there’s nothing basic…
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Posted on November 3, 2020
Smoked paprika, coriander, chili flakes and cumin. The measurements for these ingredients called for by Chef Jon Ashton’s recipe for traditional Shakshuka may be small, but their importance…
In Crystal River Cruises™, Featured Posts
Posted on October 27, 2020
One bite of Hungarian beef goulash can easily transport you to the shores of the Danube River and a charming eatery in the heart of Budapest, at a…
In Crystal Cruises®, Featured Posts
Posted on October 20, 2020
This week, Chef Jon Ashton is bringing a very special version to the table as he prepares his wife, Erica’s (you know her as “Mrs. Spielberg”) personal recipe.…
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Posted on October 6, 2020
Of all the menus aboard Crystal ships, the dessert menus are our favorites. It’s true that every element of your onboard Crystal Experience is a treat, from spa…
In Crystal Cruises®, Featured Posts
Posted on September 29, 2020
This week, we’re transporting ourselves to these flavorful aisles of the pasar malam (Southeast Asian night markets) – or, actually, the spice aisles of our favorite supermarket –…
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Posted on September 22, 2020
Among the most enticing areas of any Moroccan souk are those occupied by the spice traders, peddling saffron, paprika, cayenne, harissa cinnamon and others commonly found in the…