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With finger limes at the peak of their season, this recipe for “Frankenbrains” is a fun and tasty Halloween treat. Shanley Farms shared this recipe with us and we love how quickly Frankenbrains come together. Your guests will be delighted by the combination of the sweet cream filling combined with the tang and pop of the finger lime pearls.
This recipe can be enjoyed all year long by replacing the green sugar with regular sugar. Or, experiment with other colored sugars for ..read more
Single varietals in the U.S. in most cases, must contain a minimum of 75% of one varietal type. Therefore, even a bottle that is labeled a Cabernet Sauvignon, may have up to 25% of another type of grape. Typical “blenders” with Cabernet are Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot. While a single varietal may have 100% of one varietal, there is no limit on mixing grapes from different vineyards as long as they are from the same vintage year.
When comparing ..read more
The classic combination of chocolate, marshmallow and graham cracker doesn’t necessarily need an update, but we have to say this version of s’mores is definitely worthy of your next BBQ.
This dessert is easy to assemble in advance, and fun for guests (especially kids) to make. One thing that we particularly enjoyed was finding out how each person assembles their Strawberry S’more. Some people just went for it and stacked everything up; others ate each component separately.
However you enjoy them, you ..read more
Summer = barbeque time! We’ve come up with a few simple tips that will make your cookouts successful, whether you’re grilling rib-eyes, chicken, veggie kabobs or fresh local salmon on a cedar plank. Keep reading for our suggestions!
Did you know: May 5th marks the Mexican victory over the French battalion at the Battle of the Puebla in 1861. Contrary to popular belief, the holiday does not commemorate Mexican independence and is more widely celebrated in the United States than in Mexico.
Regardless, it inspires a craving for these incredible Beef Enchiladas. Try serving them with Spanish rice and beans, homemade guacamole and margaritas to feed a crowd!
Flash frying the corn tortillas adds flavor and durability once they’re filled ..read more
Mollie’s Stone’s famous hams are great on their own, but they’re also an excellent canvas for customization to your personal tastes. By adding a glaze or sauce, you can dress up a high-quality ham and choose a flavor profile that complements your side dishes.
We have many ready-to-use glazes and sauces available, but you’ll find our three homemade options here are delicious and quick to make.
Mango Ginger Glaze is a sticky sweet concoction with crystalized ginger for a kick.
Rum Raisin Sauce is a ..read more
This particular dish was inspired by Chef Ben at our Tower Market location. He saw mussels in our cart, and suggested cooking them with ginger, garlic and white wine. Best. Advice. EVER.
There are a few things we love about this recipe:
It’s great for entertaining. If you roast the garlic and prep the rest of the ingredients before your guests arrive, you’ll only be in the kitchen 20 minutes to finish it up. It’s an excuse to roast garlic. Your house will ..read morePouring wine from one container to another serves one of two purposes. It gets wine out of an unwieldy large bottle into two or more smaller ones, or it separates clear wine from sediment.
Older red wines are the ones that most often contain sediment. It is a mixture of tartrate crystals and color (all of the color in red wine is solid particles; with age, some coalesce and become too heavy to stay suspended). Sometimes whites will have deposits of ..read more
Roll out the red tablecloth for these Oscar worthy recipes! We took a look at the 2012 Best Picture nominees and selected a recipe for each of the movies. Some might be a stretch, but we assure you that they’re all delicious and adaptable for serving at your Academy Awards party on February 26th.
1. Hugo: Caramelized Onion Bruschetta. These deeply caramelized onions served over sliced Baguette would have been a great snack for Hugo at the Parisian train station.
2. Moneyball: ..read more
Did you know the Superbowl is the second biggest eating day of the year after Thanksgiving? Here are a few winning recipes for Game Day.
Keep reading for the recipes pictured above.