Transform your dishes with this simple yet irresistible hot honey recipe! Perfectly balancing sweet and spicy, this versatile condiment enhances everything from appetizers to fried chicken, grilled salmon, roasted vegetables, and cornbread. It even adds a delightful kick to tea or cocktails—and makes a thoughtful holiday gift for food-loving friends and family. Thanks to our...Read More

This colorful sweet and sour salsa is exquisite over grilled sea bass, halibut, or Dungeness crab cakes. INGREDIENTS: 4 kiwi, peeled and chopped into 1/4 inch dice 2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped into 1/4 inch dice 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped into 1/4 inch dice 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup...Read More

Bright, jewel-like pomegranate seeds bring a refreshing twist to the holiday table in this tangy relish. With hints of orange zest, fresh ginger, and just a touch of honey, it balances sweet, tart, and spicy notes in every bite. Serve it as a vibrant alternative to overly-sweet cranberry sauce—it pairs beautifully with roast turkey, chicken,...Read More

Here’s a bright, zingy relish that makes the perfect topping for grilled fish, chicken, or pan-seared scallops. It’s also delicious tossed with boiled shrimp, spooned over steamed broccoli, or stirred into pasta. A very sharp knife is essential for clean cuts and the best texture. INGREDIENTS: 1 large shallot, finely diced 1 tablespoon rice vinegar...Read More

Need to jazz up a charcuterie platter? We love adding piquant spreads to our appetizers  — and this fruity red onion ‘jam’ adds lots of flavor to pâté or cheeses. It’s particularly delicious with grilled poultry or steak. Serve as a condiment with Cornish pasties or sausages. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 quarts chopped rhubarb (or 1...Read More

These pickled strawberries are bright, crunchy, and versatile. They are a delicious addition to salads. They are great coarsely chopped, tossed with fresh herbs, and served with seafood or used as an accompaniment on a cheese plate. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup white wine vinegar 3/4 cup red wine vinegar 6 ounces ice 1 cup sugar 1...Read More

Pickled onions make a delicious topping for salads and sandwiches, or served as a relish on a cheese platter. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. red onions, halved and thinly sliced into half moons 1 cup white wine vinegar 4 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 bay leaves 10 peppercorns, lightly crushed 2 pinches dried thyme 5 whole...Read More

In addition to turkey, this tart-sweet cranberry sauce makes a wonderful accompaniment for pork or duck. INGREDIENTS: 1 bag (12 oz.) fresh or frozen cranberries, rinsed and any decaying fruit discarded 2 tablespoons orange zest 3/4 cup orange juice 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup Ruby Port 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract* METHOD: In a 3-...Read More

If it sits still long enough, I’m bound to use this quick pickling technique on almost anything it seems. It works beautifully with fennel, giving a sweet and sour taste that is reminiscent of mild sauerkraut. Simple, quick, and versatile. Use it to top a salad, or put it in sandwiches. It’s great on grilled...Read More

Italians make nettle pesto, or pesto d’urtica, in springtime. INGREDIENTS: Water 2 teaspoons salt 3 cups young stinging nettles tops, packed tightly 3 medium garlic cloves 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 – 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated METHOD: In a stockpot,...Read More