By simply submerging your herb stems, thyme, oregano and rosemary work best, in a container of vinegar you will soon have (after a resting period of a few days) an herbal infused vinegar…
Chef’s Spice Rack: Saffron
February 26, 2020Saffron is the red stigma from a crocus flower, sometimes referred to as the saffron crocus.
Food Service Recipe: Caribou Spaghetti
November 3, 2019This potato and vegetable based pasta-like dish is vegan, gluten free, hearty, comforting and full of flavor… the full meal deal.Â
Split Pea Soup, a Winter Staple
October 24, 2019Growing up in Maine, the smell of split pea soup simmering was always tell tale sign that the chill of changing seasons was officially upon us and winter was about to settle in for the long haul.
Food Service Recipe: Caesar Salad Bread Bowl
October 8, 2019For this Caesar salad, we wanted to treat the bread bowl as if it was a crouton (a giant round crouton), seasoning with the same garlic flavor profile as a standard crouton.
Chef’s Spice Rack: Sumac
July 17, 2019Sumac is a shrub that grows in subtopic and temperate climates, which produces clusters of red/burgundy colored fruit.
Chef’s Spice Rack: Za’atar
May 31, 2019Also know as “zaatar” and “zahtar” this Middle Eastern herb mix is comprised of a mixture of dry basil, thyme, oregano, sumac and sesame seeds…
Naked Cob… Corn off the Cob
May 6, 2019Although the corn kernels have been stripped away, the naked Cobb can still provide many layers of flavor. Personally, I’ve always used two easy fail-safe methods to extract every bit of flavor from the cob that can be used in other culinary preparations.
Fire Braised Turkey Sandwich
February 5, 2019Warm Fire Braised® Turkey breast, pecan wood smoked shoulder bacon and a medium-boiled egg on herb focaccia with a luxurious maple feta dressing.
Roasted Tomato Bisque in 4 Steps
January 15, 2019We all grew up with tomato soup firmly established as comfort food item, a cold day offering, or as an easily prepared dish to serve when life was too busy for cooking. Tomato soup is a staple offering that can be easily morphed from old-school ordinary to a crown jewel in your soup arsenal.
Grilled Herb and Cheese Sandwich
May 18, 2018A hot lunch that’s guaranteed to put smiles on student faces. This recipe packs impressive flavors into an above average grilled cheese.