Discover the satisfaction of creating your very own homemade hot sauce — it may even tempt you to ditch store-bought options! The possibilities are nearly endless for various combinations of hot chilies and seasonings to concoct your perfect blend. You can use all of one kind of pepper or chili or use a combination. The...Read More

Compound butters have long been a chef’s secret for turning simple dishes into extraordinary ones—and this blue cheese version is no exception. The bold, tangy richness of blue cheese melts seamlessly into creamy butter, while fresh herbs and garlic add balance and depth. Perfect for melting over a grilled steak, spreading on warm bread, or...Read More

Bright, tangy, and unmistakably French, sorrel sauce is a timeless classic that pairs beautifully with delicate fish such as salmon or halibut. Its naturally lemony bite also makes it a refreshing twist on Eggs Benedict, especially when layered with smoked salmon. When gently cooked, the sorrel leaves soften and melt into the sauce, creating a...Read More

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

Turkey is one of the easiest birds to cook, but many feel daunted by the ‘star of the show’ importance placed on the main course during the holidays! Here’s our tried and true method for cooking a turkey that results in a beautiful presentation, and is also super flavorful and moist, too. The drippings will...Read More

Drying persimmons is easy, with or without a dehydrator. Your kitchen oven will do the job just fine. Dried persimmon slices make delicious snacks or can be added to salads, cookies, cereal, or bread. The trick for best results is to use a mandoline or Benriner slicer to make certain the persimmon slices are even....Read More

Use this savory fruit sauce on duck, pork, chicken, or even beef. It will work great for any game as well. INGREDIENTS: 1 large shallot, peeled and minced 1 ounce cognac or brandy 1½ cups blueberries 1 tablespoon (or more if needed) sugar 1-2 tablespoons (more or less as needed depending on how tart the...Read More

Skordalia is a potent, but delicious Greek dip or sauce with a rich velvety texture, healthy and full of antioxidants from the garlic and olive oil (and walnuts, if you use them). Skordalia can be made with potatoes, bread, or with a combination of walnuts (or sometimes almonds) and bread. Potatoes will give you a...Read More

This simple syrup was developed for adult flavored sodas, but has other functions as well. It can be used to flavor a dessert “salad” of strawberries and mozzarella a la a Caprese salad, or use it in cocktails or salad dressings. With herbs in the mint family (if it has a square-ish stem it is...Read More

Kumquats are originally from China. In Cantonese, kumquats are known as ‘kin ku’ meaning ‘golden orange.’ About the size of an olive, this tiny fruit packs a big punch. The entire fruit is edible, rind and all. The peel is the sweet part, where as the pulp is extremely tart. This is actually two recipes...Read More