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Guest post & recipe by Amy of StreamingGourmet.com!
You may associate the word Ragù with the American company that makes the spaghetti sauce available at most supermarkets, but Ragù is also an Italian term for slowly stewed meat sauce served over pasta. There are many varieties of Ragù, but they all have a few things in common: the sauce starts with what the French would call a mirepoix, but the Italians call a soffritto – a mixture of onions, carrots and ..read more
Summer’s just around the corner, and a perfect summertime (or any time) snack is popchips! They’re great straight out of the bag, but we also love their versatility for incorporation into recipes. Try crushing them for a pre-seasoned substitute to breadcrumbs, or appreciate the salty twist of Original or new Sweet Potato popchips in desserts.
Here are some great recipe ideas for popchips from around the web:
SAVORY SNACKS
Your favorite flavor of popchips with dip – try parmesan spinach dip, guacamole, chicken ..read moreFresh, wild caught salmon is in season! We picked four great salmon entrees from our Recipes and asked our Wine Buyer, Mark, to give us some pairing suggestions.
1. Salmon Filets with Country Herb Crust
Rive Sud varietals made with 100% Pinot Noir grapes are a delicious accompaniment to this baked salmon dish with a nutty pecan crust. The vineyard is located at the base of the Pyrenees Mountains in the South of France, where there is red clay soil and cool ..read more
Once you’ve mastered the art of prepping and steaming artichokes (get our instructions and tips for the perfect steamed artichoke here), you still have some tough decisions ahead: whether to serve them warm or chilled, and which dipping sauce to serve with your artichoke.
We took a survey around the Mollie Stone’s office to find out everyone’s favorite dipping sauces for those tasty artichoke leaves. Here are some great ideas based on what people said:
MOLLIE STONE’S FAVORITE ARTICHOKE DIPPING SAUCES
Melted butter ..read moreOne of the most unusual vegetables, nearly 100% of all artichokes grown in the United States are grown in California, and nearly two-thirds of those come from the fog-shrouded fields surrounding the small town of Castroville in Monterey County. They are typically available two times a year: early March through May, and late September through October.
They are often steamed and served warm or cold with a dipping sauce (click here for our favorite dipping sauces).
Here are a few of our ..read more
The Kentucky Derby is considered by many to be the fastest and “greatest two minutes in sports.” The 138th run for the roses is Saturday, May 5, 2012.
For nearly a century, Mint Juleps have been the traditional beverage of the Kentucky Derby. Almost 120,000 of these cocktails are served at the track each year over the two-day period, using 1,000 pounds of fresh mint and 60,000 pound of ice.
Unfortunately we can’t make it to Kentucky to watch in person, but ..read more
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
A good corn tortilla is the perfect blank canvas for any number of fillings. We’re thinking outside the box this year for Cinco de Mayo with two new favorite taco recipes.
Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos (pictured) are a fresh take on seafood tacos that are ready in a matter of minutes. Shrimp are sautéed with a splash of tequila and lime juice before stirring in Mollie’s Mango Papaya Salsa and cilantro.
Black Bean Tacos with Corn Salsa have a homemade spiced black ..read more
Mollie Stone’s proudly offers fresh Kosher poultry and fresh Kosher beef that are Kosher for Passover. All of our fresh Kosher Meat is cut on premises under supervision at our Palo Alto store and can be picked up at any one of our locations. Please look for the Passover Fresh Meat Order Forms at your local Mollie Stone’s.
Get our recipe for Oven-Roasted Brisket!
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