James Jennings Grilled Maple Soy Steaks Maple, soy, and ginger wrap the steak in a sweet-salty lacquer that sears into a glossy crust, letting the grill’s smoke and the sauce’s umami deepen each other with every bite. Flavor Pairing Logic M... Nov 13, 2025
James Jennings Leek toast with spicy maple taffy Charred leeks, cool tahini-yogurt, and a glossy drizzle of spicy maple taffy create a forkful that swings between smoky, creamy, and bright—held together by maple’s natural caramel, vanilla, and gentl... Nov 13, 2025
James Jennings Pancake recipes and flavor pairing The original Pancake Day was the Tuesday in March before Ash Wednesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday. Records of it go back to 1439 as a run up to Lent. A modern National Pancake day in the US is the ... Nov 9, 2025
James Jennings Apple galette with Vermont Maple syrup Apple galette with Vermont Maple syrup Ingredients 60ml (1/4 cup) Dark Vermont Maple syrup 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 1 teaspoon juice 4 Boskoop apples peeled, cored and thinly sliced 1 ... Bake Dessert Fruit Nov 9, 2025
James Jennings Vermont Maple lemon bourbon cocktail Vermont Maple lemon bourbon cocktail Ingredients 1 shot (1.5 oz) of lemon juice .5 shot (.75 oz) of Amber Vermont Maple syrup 2 shots (3 oz) of bourbon 1 sprig rosemary Ice Preparation Add lemon juice... Beverages Cocktails Nov 9, 2025
James Jennings Salmon with Maple-Miso Glaze Salmon with Maple-Miso Glaze Flavor Logic Maple = top note + gloss Miso/Soy = base note + depth. White miso is maple-forward, delicate, balanced sweet–umami. Vinegar/Ginger = contrast + lift Salmon = ... Nov 9, 2025
James Jennings Maple-Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Chives Maple-Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Chives Flavor Logic Roasting enhances the earthy and caramelized notes (Furaneol) of the beets and maple syrup. Goat cheese adds a lactic tang that contra... Jun 18, 2025
James Jennings Crostini with Strawberries, Basil and Maple Syrup This appetizer is the culmination of several years to understand molecular food pairing for maple syrup. Simple, seasonal recipe that is delightful to look at and savor. Don't use supermarket maple sy... Jun 15, 2025
James Jennings Apple galette with maple syrup Boskoop is a great choice for apple pie because it has a well-balanced flavor that combines sweetness with a slight tartness. They have firm, dense flesh that holds up well during cooking so that the ... Feb 12, 2025
James Jennings Hot Spiced Cider with Maple Syrup Our little town has a community building event in December called the windows of Advent. For each night of Advent, households or groups of neighbors host an apero in the evening that is open to all. T... Feb 11, 2025
James Jennings Pancakes Pancakes are classic, covered in maple syrup and accompanied by fruit and bacon or breakfast sausage. What makes it so popular are 1. Flavor Profile - Sweetness: Maple syrup adds a rich, natural sweet... Feb 11, 2025
James Jennings Two Vinaigrettes These are two salad dressings with different character. One uses balsamic vinegar for acid and the other uses lemon juice, which keeps it fresh and zingy. The balsamic dressing also makes a good marin... Feb 11, 2025
