Remember our stuffed acorn squash recipe with that super food quinoa? Ever heard of freekeh? According to Frances Largeman-Roth’s article from the huffingtonpost.com, freekeh “just might be the next hot supergrain”! Freekeh (pronounced freak-eh) is young wheat that is harvested and roasted while it’s still green and provides many health benefits (here’s the article).
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Sometimes overcooking tuna steaks can produce dry, chewy fish but don’t be intimidated; with the help of Cooks Illustrated, we’re able to produce a moist, flavorful dish with just a few pointers on technique. The right vinaigrette will use the oil to add the proper amount of moisture to the fish and using honey as […]
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This recipe is great for weeknights for two reasons: (1) you don’t need to marinate the chicken hours ahead of time, and (2) there are very few ingredients; sometimes you don’t always have fresh herbs and produce on hand. However, you can still achieve wonderful flavors by taking advantage of our rosemary infused olive oil […]
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Tilapia is naturally low in fat, rich in omega-3 fatty acids and can play a key role in weight control. Our pomegranate dark balsamic vinegar, like all our dark balsamics, is thicker than supermarket balsamic vinegars and thus makes an ideal glaze without adding a long list of ingredients.
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Lean meats like pork and turkey are healthier for you than their fatty counterparts but you have to be careful in the preparation. Any bit of overcooking can result in meat that’s dry and tough. One simple way to tackle this problem is to soak your meats in a brine – which is usually just […]
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Chicken Marengo is a French savory dish so named for being the dinner that Napoléon Bonaparte feasted on after the Battle of Marengo. Modern versions of this recipe include browning pieces of chicken and slowly baking them in a tomato sauce made with chopped tomatoes, garlic, wine, black olives and fresh herbs.
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Timing is everything. Sometimes planning a meal for company can be daunting especially when you want the vegetables, starch and protein to be ready all at the same time. What if you cooked them all together in the same roasting pan? Not only does this recipe make the timing work perfectly but who wants to […]
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Want to grill without having to marinate the meat ahead of time? Tired of the bottled teriyaki sauce with preservatives and ingredients you can’t pronounce? We concocted an easy recipe for a glaze you can use at the grill. With our honey ginger balsamic and garlic infused olive oil you can still achieve rich flavor […]
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At first you’d think this is a rather strange combination but once you taste the pairing of flavors – and the deep, flavorful sauce this dish renders – you’ll wonder why you haven’t tried it a long time ago. We saw this on a recent episode of Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa where Chef Johanne Kileen […]
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It happens way too often. It’s mid-week, you’re busy (and tired) and find yourself standing in the pantry at 6pm searching for ideas. With all the back-to-school activities this time of year it can happen to anyone. A few years ago we stumbled upon this recipe from Cooks Illustrated that has now become one of […]
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