When it comes to cooking, there are many things that can make or break the final dish, but how you season it might just be the biggest. Adding salt during cooking, and again when finishing your masterpiece can mean the difference between a meal that is bland and one that is full flavored and enjoyable. [...]
Onions are probably one of the best known pantry staples. In your Fresh 20 menus, you’ll find them used in a variety of ways; sautéed in olive oil to add a carmelized sweetness to your vegetable dish, finely chopped for colorful flavor in salsas and in combination with fennel and garlic, each enhancing the other [...]
Honey is a natural sweetener that is produced from flower nectar by honey bees. It contains about the same sweetness as granulated sugar and performs well in both raw and baked dishes. Maple Syrup is also a natural sweetener, made from maple tree sap. Just as flavorful as honey, it pairs well with both meats [...]
If you are looking to add a little spice, and maybe even heat to your pantry staples, look no further than cayenne and chili powder. Their warm, fragrant aroma and deep color can bring another level of flavor to almost any dish. You’ll find, when looking through your Fresh 20 menus, that these two spices [...]
Native to the mediterranean and used in ancient times, Cumin is a spice that has survived the centuries. Grown as a seed on an annual plant, Cumin is then ground into the smoky, warm spice we are familiar with today. You’ll find cumin used in a variety of dishes in your Fresh 20 menus. It’s [...]
When you think of mustard, what comes to mind? The bright yellow, tangy condiment added to potato salad or the finishing touch to a hamburger, straight off the grill? While good ‘ol yellow mustard is great for just those things, Dijon mustard is quickly making itself known as a condiment of choice, as well as [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Necessary evil as my husband calls it. It seeps through my pores and my skin smells for days but I can’t help loving garlic. When used sparingly, garlic adds just the right hint of aroma to meals. Garlic bulbs can be broken down into individual cloves. Most recipes call for 1-2 cloves. It’s easy to [...]
