Hatch chiles are peppers grown in the Hatch Valley region of New Mexico. They are only in season for a short time and can usually be found in the produce section during August and September. As far as heat level goes, Hatch chiles are on the lower end of the heat scale below the jalapeno, but some have been known to be hotter! Hatch chiles are best roasted. • Roasting Hatch … [Read more...]
Peaches 3 Ways
It’s summertime and that means it is peach season! Peaches are ripe and best harvested in late June to early August. They are one of the best fruits to use while cooking and baking during the warm weather months. If you love peaches, I hope you will give these recipes a try this summer! Peach Lemonade Summer days are so much more enjoyable with a glass of Peach Lemonade. … [Read more...]
Lemons 3 Ways
As summer approaches, lemons are an easy go-to ingredient in main dishes and desserts. In the summer heat, don’t forget to stay hydrated with lemon water as it aids in flushing out impurities and toxins in your digestion system. Furthermore, drinking lemon water is packed with Vitamin C! As we all know very well, Vitamin C protects our bodies and boosts our immune … [Read more...]
Leeks 3 Ways
“What are leeks?” I didn’t learn about leeks until I attended culinary school. Leeks are a mild-tasting member of the onion family. They grow upright in stalks instead of bulbs, and are white and light green at the bottom, darkening into a deeper green at the top. Leeks can be a great way to add extra, yet subtle flavor to your spring side or lent dishes. I hope you will … [Read more...]
Charcuterie Boards
How to create the appetizer everyone loves to enjoy Meat and cheese trays have always been popular appetizers. Visualize it now- sliced summer sausage, a block of cheddar cheese and some toothpicks. But in recent years, the art of charcuterie (pronounced shar-koo-tuh-ree), has burst upon the scene with artistic displays of fine meats, exotic cheeses, nuts, spreads and … [Read more...]