Garlic – Green garlic – Black garlic
Garlic: is a species in the onion family. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, and chive. Garlic has been used throughout history for both culinary and medicinal purposes. The garlic plant’s bulb is the most commonly used part of the plant. With the exception of the single [...]

Braising
Once you understand a few simple principles it’s easy to create braises as elegant and flavorful as those you find in great restaurants.
As a technique, braising couldn’t be simpler. You just brown whatever it is you’re going to braise (in oil or butter), add liquids like wine, stock or even cider or Armagnac, cover, and [...]

Clams in foil with Wine and Herbs
1/2 dz. – Clams ( cherrystone or littleneck clams work best), the larger the clam the more time it will take to cook.
splash – White wine (dry)
pinch – Oregano (fresh,chopped)
pinch – Basil (fresh,chopped)
pinch – Parsley (fresh,chopped)
pinch ea. – Salt and Black Pepper
2 to 3 [...]

Salsa Fresca – Simple, quick and easy! Takes a little knife work but well worth the fresh flavor.
(Fresh salsa)
2ea. – large ripe tomatoes, seeded, and diced
1/4cup – Red onion finely chopped
1ea. – Jalapeno seeded and chopped fine (wash your hands after handling chili)
2tbls. – Fresh lime juice(about 2 limes)
1tbls. – Cilantro chopped
1/2tsp. – Salt
1/8tsp. – [...]

Salsa is the Spanish word for sauce, and in Mexico it refers to sauces that are used as an ingredient for a variety of dishes and as a condiment. Salsas have been known for a thousand years in Mexico, most of the ingredients can be attributed to Spain’s influence on Mexico. In the United States, [...]

Serving nutritious meals to your family and friends is not just a matter of choosing the ”right” foods to prepare, but also cooking foods in ways that will retain and even enhance their healthful benefits. With a few careful decisions about ingredients and cooking strategies, you can turn your most popular dishes into a [...]

Serving nutritious meals  to your family and friends is not just a matter of choosing the ”right” foods to prepare, but also cooking foods in ways that will retain and even enhance their healthful benefits. With a few careful decisions about ingredients and cooking strategies, you can turn your most popular dishes into a real [...]

Summer is almost here, get your grill ready! These are some quick and easy recipes for grilling.
Grilled Chicken Breast with Kiwi Vinaigrette
3 to 4 – Kiwi fruit,peeled and halved
1/4 cup – Red wine vinegar
2 tbls. – Honey
1/4 tsp. – Salt
1/8 tsp. – White pepper
1/3 to 1/2 cup – Soybean or vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs. – [...]