Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Walnuts Walnuts are actually the seeds of drupes that come from the genus Juglans. California is the largest producer of walnuts in the United States staking claim to approximately 90% of them. Although they are not technically nuts, when used in recipes, we treat them in a similar way […]
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The Basics: Cilantro
Cooking Essentials The Technique Cilantro Although the optimal growing season for cilantro is during the cooler portions of spring & into the summer, it may be purchased throughout the year. Cilantro offers distinctive color & fresh flavor to recipes particularly to crowd-pleasing favorites ranging from House Barbecue Chili Con Queso to House Barbecue Quesadillas. It boasts many health benefits […]
The Basics: Garbanzo Beans
Cooking Essentials The Technique Garbanzo Beans Garbanzo beans also known as chick peas may be served by themselves or cooked & added to a variety of recipes from soups & stews to main dishes. They offer sound nutritional value & may be used in a number of delicious ways. Puree them & add to burgers, […]
The Three Best Tailgating & Football Party Game Day Side Dishes
Game Day Entertaining Pre-Season Warm Up The Three Best Tailgating & Football Party Game Day Side Dishes Elevate tailgating parties with a few football & team inspired ideas. Horseradish Deviled Eggs are hard to beat but simple to make so don’t overlook this fan-favorite side. Creole Potato Salad offers a spicy twist on a tried & true classic while Honey-Sesame […]
The Basics: Yellow Tomatoes
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Profile Yellow Tomatoes There are many types of yellow tomatoes that are perfect to use when preparing summer salads, savory tarts & pies. They may be classified as slicing, cherry, grape or paste tomatoes for simple reference purposes making them ideal for specific recipe tasks. Yellow tomatoes have a higher sugar […]
Spring Entertaining: Fresh Peas, Walnuts & Barley Salad
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Fresh Peas, Walnuts & Barley Salad Easter celebrations should feature a host of simple salads that may be removed from the refrigerator at a moments notice. Fresh Peas, Walnuts & Barley Salad highlights the season with bright produce & the addition of the sound nutritional benefits of an ancient grain. Pearled barley offers […]
The Basics: Barley
Cooking Essentials The Technique Barley Barley is an ancient grain & one of the earliest cultivated in history. It may be found in two forms, hulled & pearled. Hulled barley has been processed just to remove the outer shell leaving the the bran & germ in tact while pearled barley has had the layer of […]
Cooking Classics: Fresh Peas With Goat Cheese & Leeks
Cooking Classics The Technique Fresh Peas With Goat Cheese & Leeks Fresh peas should taste tender & sweet when prepared just so & the right ingredient additions can truly make them special. Fresh Peas With Goat Cheese & Leeks are a beautifully simple dish that pair well with carrot soup, Duchess Potatoes & so much […]
