TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Spoonable Caramel Sauce

What‘s the first thing you think of when you hear the words “caramel sauce?” If you’re like most people, you’d say “ice cream” or “sundae.” But beyond an ice cream topping, caramel is a pretty universal dessert sauce. Dip fresh fruit in it—a caramel fondue Drizzle it over baked apples, sautéed bananas or poached pears…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Fresh Pesto

Look for deals on basil and make pesto. Photo courtesy PreciseNutrition.com.   Our greenmarkets are flooded with huge bunches of basil, just beckoning to be made into pesto sauce. Pesto traditionally* consists of basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan and Pecorino cheeses, plus a pinch of salt. It originated in the Italian province of…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Composed Salad

A composed salad (salade composée in French) is not tossed. Rather, the dish is brought to the table with the ingredients arranged separately (and artistically) on individual serving plates, with a ramekin of dressing. The diner can take a forkful of whatever ingredients he or she wishes. In this recipe from Cookie and Kate for…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Gazpacho Sandwich

A “gazpacho sandwich.” Photo © Fruttadi | Avocados From Mexico.   Unless you’re a vegetarian, a “salad sandwich”—dressed salad on toast—might not sound as appealing as other options. But call it a “gazpacho sandwich,” and ears perk up. So today’s tip is: Create a refreshing summer sandwich or snack by chopping up your favorite salad…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Roasted Corn Guacamole

Even if you think your guacamole recipe is the best, there are so many guac lovers tweaking the basic recipe that you need to keep tasting! Now that it’s corn season, Top Chef Master and America’s best-known master of Mexican cuisine, Chef Rick Bayless, has put a new spin on guacamole. His special ingredients: grilled…
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