Smoked salmon is perfect for having on hand during the holidays. It makes a quick but elegant appetizer served with creme fraiche and seeded-rye toasts, and it’s equally delicious on…
November 2012
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We love hazelnuts for their sweetness and Roquefort cheese for its earthy tang. But don’t let our touting this classic combination prevent you from playing around with other possibilities to…
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Dungeness crab season is here! We asked wine expert Jordan Mackay for his recommendations on the best wines to pair with this holiday entertaining staple. Read his tips below, then…
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‘Tis the season to mix and mingle! For today’s Holiday Gift Guide, we’ve gathered our favorite party essentials to give to friends and family. Enjoy!
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Life in the kitchen will be a lot easier when you have the right knife in hand! Join us at this weekend’s in-store technique classes and learn basic knife skills…
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Alaskan halibut is sustainable and delicious. Here, we use a quick homemade spice blend to season both the fish and vegetables. Offer couscous, or basmati or jasmine rice, on the…
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The traditional French tarte tatin is made with apples, but our version substitutes crisp pears for a unique twist. Paired with a scoop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream…
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Sweet, tart applesauce balanced by spicy horseradish is an unusually good accent for seared pork chops. Sauteed shaved Brussels sprouts add good color and nutrients to the plate. Sliced pears…
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It’s time to start thinking about holiday shopping! In the next few weeks, we’ll be sending some of our favorite gifts to a few lucky winners with a series of…
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When Cecilia Light, sous chef at Chicago’s Balsan restaurant, was 20 years old, she took a job working at a grill in her hometown of Bogalusa, Louisiana. “I was just a fry…