When thinking of true pantry staples, Garlic quickly comes to mind. A member of the onion family, garlic is used for everything from marinades to sauces, meat dishes to soups in your Fresh 20 menus. Garlic is grown during the months of March to August, but is readily available year round, in the produce area [...]
Herbes de Provence…sounds very fancy, doesn’t it? This pantry staple’s name is derived from it’s place of origin in Provence, France. While the name of this dried herb combination sounds fancy, it couldn’t be more simple to use. A blend of fennel, savoy, basil and thyme and lavender, Herbes de Provence, brings layers of flavor [...]
Wraps for dinner is a simple way to give home chef the night off duty. Fresh ingredients are set out and everyone creates their own wrap masterpiece. GREEK CHICKEN WRAPS PREP: 15 minutes COOK: 15 minutes YIELD: 4 servings MAKE AHEAD • Grill chicken and red onion Heat outdoor grill to medium/high. Brush 1½ pounds [...]
What can I say. You can’t cook without it. A good quality olive oil is the foundation of great meals. I usually have two different bottles on hand. One for everyday cooking with heat and one for drizzle and dressings. Both should be great quality but let’s face it, I’m not going to use a [...]
Staying away from the stove is a summer requirement. Fast cooking meals like stir-fry, make light work in the kitchen. It’s a great way to use up leftovers. Vegetarian: Substitute extra firm tofu for flank steak. SUMMER STIR FRY PREP: 15 minutes (not including rice) COOK: 10 minutes YIELD: 4 servings MAKE AHEAD 1 pound [...]
