Blog & Recipes

Maple Balsamic Pickled Onions [Recipe]

Maple Balsamic Pickled Onions [Recipe]

Red, white, yellow, Vidalia, shallots... Any onion works for this deliciously simple pickled onion recipe. Add to lox & cream cheese on a bagel, avocado toast, pulled pork, salads, or...
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Simple & Delicious Shakshuka [Recipe]

Simple & Delicious Shakshuka [Recipe]

Shakshuka is one of those "throw together" dishes that can be made in the summer with vine-ripened tomatoes or in the winter with the can of tomato paste hiding at...
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Mushroom & Olive Oil Pasta [Recipe]

Mushroom & Olive Oil Pasta [Recipe]

Mushrooms are the meaty, umami-rich powerhouse that makes this comfort food recipe sing. It takes about 20 minutes total from start to table. Best of all? No cutting board required! This quick-and-easy...
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Tasting Board Elements (Part 1) - Easy At-Home Charcuterie & Cheese Plate Additions

Tasting Board Elements (Part 1) - Easy At-Home Charcuterie & Cheese Plate Additions

What is a tasting board? The tasting board--or charcuterie plate--is to the 21st Century what the fondue pot was to the '70s: a fun and engaging way to try a...
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Easy & Foolproof Artisan Herb Bread [Recipe]

Easy & Foolproof Artisan Herb Bread [Recipe]

Everyone's been on bread baking kick since we've all been hiding indoors, and the cooler weather has us crying out for comfort carbs. This ridiculously simple recipe for artisan bread...
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French Onion & Lentil Soup [Recipe]

French Onion & Lentil Soup [Recipe]

There's just something about French onion soup -- savory with a hint of sweetness in the rich broth, topped with crunchy croutons and melty cheese browned under the broiler. This...
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Black Lives Matter.

Black Lives Matter.

A letter from Chef Ellie: One of the things I love most about cooking is the cultural melting pot of the professional kitchen. Working alongside all genders, ethnicities, and age...
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Recipe: How to Make Chorizo From Scratch (Traditional Pork Recipe & Vegan Recipe)

Recipe: How to Make Chorizo From Scratch (Traditional Pork Recipe & Vegan Recipe)

Street tacos, chilaquiles, burritos, huevos rancheros, and enchiladas are all perfect excuses to use chorizo! Why buy it premade when you can make a delicious version from scratch, and even...
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Eight Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas to Cook & Share With Your Sweetheart

Eight Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas to Cook & Share With Your Sweetheart

Whether you’re planning to surprise your sweetheart with a romantic dinner or you love to share the kitchen with your companion, these dinner ideas will get your juices flowing. We’ve...
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