TIP OF THE DAY: Food Garnishing

It doesn’t take much to make somethingplain look special. Photo by HannahKaminsky | THE NIBBLE.   You know that great gift wrap makes a gift more exciting. It’s the same with food, but the “wrapping” is the dish and the garnish. The finest restaurants match the plate to the food being served. Buy dinner plates…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Food Garnishing”

COOKING VIDEO: Caramelized Onions

  If you tried the caramelized onions in the recipe below, you may already be hooked. If you want to make large quantities of caramelized onions, you can use a slow cooker. It spares you from having to constantly stir the onions. However, the onions don’t get browned as they do in a skillet. You…
Continue reading “COOKING VIDEO: Caramelized Onions”

PRODUCT: Fusion Marinara Sauce

Fusion cuisine combines ingredients from different food cultures for a new take on the ingredients and the recipes themselves. In the case of Dave’s Gourmet Masala Marinara pasta sauce, the result is a delightful fusion of Italy and Southeast Asia. Marinara is the classic Italian tomato sauce served with spaghetti and meatballs, atop pizza, veal…
Continue reading “PRODUCT: Fusion Marinara Sauce”

Caramelized Onions Recipe & The Best Ways To Use Them

[1] Caramelized onions rock a burger, sandwich, eggs and more. See our favorite ways to use them below. [2] Caramelized onions, shown here atop a Brie crostini, are also delicious on grilled cheese. The difference between bruschetta and crostini (photo © Paul Binet | iStock Photo). [3] Brats with caramelized onions. How about hosting a…
Continue reading “Caramelized Onions Recipe & The Best Ways To Use Them”

Riesling: The Best Wine For Sushi & Other Food Pairings

This week we attended a trade event called Riesling & Co. World Tour 2011, sponsored by GermanWineUSA.com, a trade association that aims to heighten awareness of the quality and special nature of German wines. A revelation: the best wine for sushi may be Riesling. At most wine tastings, there’s a selection of cheeses, breads, and…
Continue reading “Riesling: The Best Wine For Sushi & Other Food Pairings”