Category: Tip Of The Day

TIP OF THE DAY: Tomato Stand-Ins

Posted on by thenibble

When tomatoes are out of season—or you just don’t have any at hand—simply substitute roasted red peppers (pimientos) or marinated sundried tomatoes. Both are available in jars, and can be kept on your shelf ready for sandwiches, salads, plate garnishes, hors d’oeuvres, pastas and any need you have for flavor and color. Try peppadews too,…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Tomato Stand-Ins” →

TIP OF THE DAY: Sandwich Splendor

Posted on by thenibble

Try your turkey and swiss “half and half.” Photo courtesy Sargento. When serving sandwiches, offer a variety of condiments and recommend that diners mix and match: one half of a roast beef, ham or turkey sandwich with chutney, one half with Roquefort Dijon mustard, for example. It’s like having two different sandwiches, and just one…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Sandwich Splendor” →

FOOD HOLIDAY: National Guacamole Day

Posted on by thenibble

Yesterday was National Guacamole Day, but it’s a dish that we enjoy almost every week of the year. To make the best, use avocados from Mexico. We hate to say it, because we prefer to support American businesses, but the Mexican Hass avocados are simply better—creamier and more flavorful, the best avocados we’ve ever had.…
Continue reading “FOOD HOLIDAY: National Guacamole Day” →

TIP OF THE DAY: Fruity Balsamics

Posted on by thenibble

Flavored balsamic vinegars do more than create tasty salad dressings, marinades and glazes. They can make sophisticated desserts: drizzle cherry, strawberry and raspberry balsamics over berries and other fresh fruit, over vanilla ice cream, and even slices of fresh goat cheese. You can reduce the vinegar and add stock to make a sauce for duck…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Fruity Balsamics” →