In case you missed them, we’ve compiled our favorite blog posts of the week all in one place so you can read, get inspired — and cook!
June 2012
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Summer strawberries are at their sweetest this time of year. Make the most of their delicious flavor with this recipe for Strawberry Preserves, developed for us by Christopher Hirsheimer and…
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Preserving allows you to capture the essence of fruits and vegetables at their peak and enjoy that freshness year-round. In January, when summer’s ripe tomatoes and strawberries are but a…
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As seen on the Cooking Channel show , learn how to create delicious side dishes and desserts to accompany your Fourth of July celebration. Set the stage for a fun-filled day…
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In this recipe from Chef Ray Garcia, roasting further concentrates the flavor of these early harvested tomatoes. If Early Girls are not available, substitute large plum tomatoes or high-quality canned…
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Chef Ray Garcia’s bacon-wrapped bacon started as a joke and ended up as a signature dish. The crunchy exterior and creamy, salty interior of the bacon pairs perfectly with the sweet…
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This post comes courtesy of Tori Avey, blogger at The Shiksa Blog. Like most Americans, I grew up eating plain old red tomatoes (romas, beefsteaks, cherry tomatoes, etc.). In…
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This simple lemony sauce shows off both the briny shrimp and the sweet summer squash. For an easy side dish, brush slices of rustic bread with olive oil, then grill…
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In contrast to Fairbanks, Alaska, where Ian Muntzert grew up, San Francisco is a verdant paradise. The chef de cuisine of Commonwealth, a progressive American restaurant in the city’s Mission District,…
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Broiling chilies until their skins blacken imparts an alluring smokiness. Here, zucchini, summer squash and roasted chilies are added to the hearty black-bean-and-rice filling, which is stuffed into whole chilies…