Category Archives: Gourmet Market

Grilling 101

It’s safe to say now that grilling season is truly here, barring any surprise flurries, like we had last week. It’s time to talk seriously about grilling. If you’re like me, you keep your grill near the back door, as … Continue reading

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Pan Seared Ribeye with Mustard Sauce

While perusing the Meat & Seafood store yesterday, I noticed a ribeye steak that I just couldn’t resist. Nicely marbled and of a generous size, I snapped it up and set my sights on a recipe for dinner in 30 … Continue reading

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Bistro Mac & Cheese

It doesn’t seem like winter got the memo that Spring is supposed to be here tomorrow. It’s snowing and blowing, which makes planning tonight’s dinner menu easy – a hot bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese. This is one of … Continue reading

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Mediterranean Cod

Fish and seafood are some of my favorite ingredients to use in the kitchen and always a welcome sight on my dinner plate. I particularly love how light and healthy, yet decadent a perfectly cooked piece of fish can be. … Continue reading

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‘Super’ Recipe Contest

Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner and we’re already planning our shindigs and get-togethers. It seems that almost everyone has a certain dish or two they like to prepare for the big game, and that got us thinking … Continue reading

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Bowl of Comfort

As I look out the window this morning, I see the freshly fallen snow and know immediately what’s on the dinner menu tonight. Today feels like a lazy, laid-back Sunday is in order, and that means that dinner is going … Continue reading

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Panini

Sunday’s are for relaxing and restoration. Whether you use your downtime to watch football or catch up on some reading, the only thing better than doing what you enjoy is to do it with an effortless, but tasty meal. Panini … Continue reading

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Tricks of the Trade – Zest for Life

Many recipes call for citrus zest to make recipes more flavorful.  When making a fragrant citrus scented pound cake, you might use a zester, Microplane grater, or even a box grater, which are excellent choices to get the job done.  … Continue reading

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Tricks of the Trade – The Art of Using a Recipe

“A recipe is only a guideline”, bellowed Chef Gabriel, as we chopped, sautéed, and braised our way through our Food Techniques recipe packet.  It was perhaps the most important lesson I learned in culinary school. When using a recipe, like … Continue reading

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Tricks of the Trade – Avocados

Rich, creamy, the truffle of all produce, avocados can be tricky to eat if you don’t know how to properly prepare it. The most important thing to keep in mind is to make a clean, smooth cut from the top … Continue reading

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