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 [...]
