In spite of the occasional rain shower, the days continue to heat up to the nineties. “Cool cooking” is still en vogue, so let’s examine the salad. Ripping up a plate of cool, crisp lettuce won’t heat your house a bit. And with a few small additions, a salad can become a meal. The Chef’s…
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Mozzarella and Cherry Toast
This is great for a quick and easy appetizer when you have guests over or as a simple Friday night dinner for two. Plump red cherries paired with soft, creamy mozzarella make a great combo!
Continue ReadingCool Cooking: Fire up the Toaster Oven
It’s amazing what you can make in a toaster oven. Googling “cooking in a toaster oven” turns up everything from mini pizzas to seafood skewers to small batches of cookies. Here are some standouts.
Continue ReadingCool “Cooking” Featuring Our Grab N Go Case
Serving a salad plate in the summertime keeps the house cool, and with the help of our Grab N Go salads, it’ll save time, too: just open and serve
Continue ReadingKeep the Kitchen Cool with Sandwiches
There’s nothing worse than turning on a hot oven in the summertime! Why not make sandwiches? A well-crafted sandwich can make a meal and offer a revelation of flavors.
Continue ReadingPeaches ‘N’ Cream Pie
A straightforward pie recipe that’s perfect for summer.
Continue ReadingToni’s Peach Cobbler
This recipe came from our former produce manager, Paul. It’s easy and perfect in the summer when local peaches are in season.
Continue ReadingSmart Recipe: Caprese Salad
Summer is the time to make Caprese Salad, a simple salad that celebrates local ripe tomatoes and basil. With fresh mozzarella on sale this month, now is the perfect time.
Continue ReadingSmart Recipe: Burrata with Roasted Tomatoes Crostini
Here’s an easy recipe to try with the Burrata con Panna from Lioni, Italy, available for a limited time only. This cheese is a fresh mozzarella with a creamy center.
Continue ReadingParrano Peach Quesadillas
This is a fresh, easy, and quick recipe to make on a hot day. It’s perfect for early summer, when local tomatoes and peaches are ripening. It includes specials from the weekend July 3-5, 2015.
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