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January 24, 2019
Serves 4 If you prefer savory breakfasts, this is the power bowl for you! With a base of cheesy grits, this bowl gains additional health benefits from the blistered kale, grape tomatoes, protein-rich egg, and potassium-filled avocado. Finish it off with a dash of hot sauce and a sprinkle of chives for a very satisfying start to the day. For the Blistered Veggies: Top with: Directions: |
January 24, 2019
Serves 2 This bowl features a blend of bananas, oats, and Greek yogurt -- a tangy and filling base. The toppings add a bit of crunchiness, saltiness, sweetness, and healthy nutrients to the experience. Fun Fact: did you know cocoa nibs are actually good for you? It’s true - one ounce has 9 grams of fiber- what a delicious reason to eat them for breakfast! Directions: 2. Pour the banana and oat mixture into bowls and top with granola, banana slices, cocoa nibs, almonds, and pumpkin seeds. |
January 11, 2019
Perfect For Making Soup |
Zavor Lux Edge 8 Qt. Multi-Cooker Such a versatile appliance! It's a slow cooker, pressure cooker, rice cooker, and yogurt maker. |
Breville Control Grip Blender One-touch operation for continuous or pulse modes. Puree soups right in the pot. |
Cuisipro Tempo 4oz Laddle Serve it up in style. |
Le Creuset 10 Qt. Stockpot Enameled steel for durability. Heavy bottom for even heating without scorching. |
Staub 4 Qt. Round Cocotte Enameled cast iron is comfortable on the stove or the oven. Naturally non-stick, available in other colors.
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Rancho Gordo Midnight Black Beans Midnight is a true black bean with a rich, traditional black bean flavor and texture. |
January 11, 2019
Serves 4 This chunky tomato soup assembles quickly and is filled with savory, satisfying flavors. Nothing pairs better with tomato soup than grilled cheese! For a complete meal, garnish this soup with grilled cheese “croutons.” Simply cut up a few grilled cheese sandwiches into bite-sized pieces, and add to each bowl. For extra flair, finish it off with some fresh basil, chiffonade. Directions: |
January 11, 2019
Serves 6-8 This soup features low-calorie and high in protein green lentils! - a great choice for a healthy meal. Lentils are packed with fiber and iron - making them both filling and good for you. The savory aromatics, warm spices, and flavorful coconut milk round out the flavors of this soup. Garnish with some fresh cilantro and lime juice for a feel-good meal.
For the Lentils: Garnishes: Directions: 1. In a food processor, blend together the soup base ingredients until smooth, then set aside. |
January 11, 2019
Serves 6 This soup is filled with colorful veggies, lean chicken, and savory broth. But let’s face it, the real reason we love this soup is that of the garnishes! Elevate your experience with toppings - load up on green onions, avocado, cilantro, a zing of fresh lime juice, and even a little sour cream. So delicious!
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January 04, 2019
Gifts For Everyone On Your List |
All-Clad Stainless Saute Pan w/ Lid, 3 Qt An essential pan that's exceptional, well-made, and versatile in the kitchen. |
Staub 4 Qt. Round Cocotte, Turquoise This enameled cast iron pot will soon be a favorite in any kitchen. |
CDN Pro Accurate Grill Thermometer Such a great gift for the griller (or any cook!) on your list! |
Zwilling Pro Santoku, 7" A fabulous knife with a gently curved edged blade. |
Wusthof 8-Piece Steak Knife Set, Black Quality steak knives are essential for the meat lover on your list. |
Le Creuset Buffet Casserole w/ Lid 3.5 Qt, Marine For the entertainer on your list - this casserole works well for braising, roasting, and serving! |
December 13, 2018
Makes 2 logs - or about 24 cookies Looking for an alternative to sweet things this season? These savory cheese shortbread are guaranteed to be a hit! The dough is easily mixed, and quickly formed into two log forms. Once chilled, it’s a slice-and-bake routine. Pair these handcrafted savory shortbread with a bottle of bubbly for a charming gift offering this season. Directions: 7. Once baked, transfer the shortbread to a cooling rack and sprinkle with flake salt. |
December 13, 2018
Makes about 100 strips A classic pairing around the holidays, orange and dark chocolate are delicious together! We will never look at an orange peel in quite the same way. It’s a simple process, just be sure to allow 1-2 days of “hands-off” drying time for the candied orange peels to dry into the perfect chewy consistency before dipping them into the dark chocolate. Chocolate Dipping Sauce Ingredients: Directions: 3. Fill a medium saucepan with 2 cups of the water and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and boil the orange peels for 15 minutes. Drain, rinse, and drain again. 4. Place the orange peels back into the saucepan. Add 4 cups of water and 2 cups of sugar to the saucepan. Reheat the orange peels over medium high heat stirring with a silicone spatula until all of the sugar dissolves. 5. Once the syrup boils, reduce the heat and bring the syrup to a simmer. Simmer for 1 hour, continuing to reduce the heat every so often to retain a low, constant simmer. The peel should become very soft and the syrup should reduce and become thick and syrupy. |
December 13, 2018
Makes about 5-6 cups of hot fudge sauce Short on time? This homemade treat is fast to make, and guaranteed to elicit ooh’s and ahh’s. You'll find that this hot fudge delivers on a rich dark chocolate flavor experience and seasonal peppermint flavors. Drizzle over your favorite ice cream, and enjoy spoonfuls of decadent pleasure. Directions: 3. Once the mixture is hot, remove from heat, and add the peppermint extract stirring to combine. 4. Cool the sauce for 5 minutes, then pour the hot fudge into small canning jars or other vessel of your choice. 5. When ready to serve the hot fudge, heat in a microwave-safe bowl for 20 seconds, stir, and heat for another 10 seconds. Drizzle over your best ice cream and enjoy! 6. This hot fudge may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. |
December 06, 2018
Hands-On Knife Skills ClassSaturday, January 26, 2019 -- 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Hands-on knife skills class, conducted by toque Blanche owner Charles Nelson at the Santa Cruz store. The focus of the class is on how to select the right knife for you and how to use and care for your knives effectively and safely. Participants are asked to bring with them a chef's knife or a different favorite knife from home to use in the class. $15 per person Class limited to 12 participants Chef Takeaways Include:
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November 30, 2018
Makes about 50-60 cut-out cookies Unleash your creativity with some easy, edible art. Rolled sugar cookies, iced and embellished, create plenty of visual appeal on the holiday cookie plate, or as gifts for friends. Cookie Directions: 2. Combine the flour and salt in a medium bowl; stir to mix evenly. Add, one-third at a time, to the butter-sugar mixture on low speed until thoroughly mixed. 3. Gather the dough into a rough ball, and divide in half. Flatten each half into an oval shape that’s about 1/2-inch thick. (The oval shape will help in the next step of rolling.) Wrap each oval well, and chill for an hour or up to 3 days. The dough may also be frozen at this stage for later use. 4. Remove a dough disk from the refrigerator and allow to soften slightly at room temperature until it rolls out easily to a 1/4-inch thickness using a pastry mat or piece of parchment paper as a rolling surface. Dust with flour as needed, but sparingly so. Re-chill the rolled out dough for 15-20 minutes. Chilling will help cut and retain the detailed shapes in the next step. Repeat with the second disk. 5. Cut out shapes from each chilled, rolled sheet of dough. Place the shapes, leaving space in between each cookie, on a baking sheet (lined with a silicone baking mat, or parchment paper, if desired), and chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before baking; this will minimize spreading in the initial baking phase and assist in retaining the detail of the shapes. 6. Combine scraps from the first cutting of both sheets and roll out again, chill, and cut additional shapes. Repeat until all the dough is prepared. (The less re-rolling of dough, the better it is for a tender cookie). 7. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the chilled, cut-out shapes for 12-14 minutes or until a light fingertip press in the center of the cookie springs back. (For smaller cookies, bake for less time.) Don’t allow more than a hint of browning to occur. 8. Allow the cookies to set by cooling on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack for completion of the cooling. Cooling on a rack allows the cookies to crisp and resist excess moisture retention that might make them soggy. 9. Once completely cooled, the cookie shapes may be stacked and stored in an airtight container until time to decorate. (See Icing Recipe below) |
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Sugar Cookie Icing Icing Directions: |