From the category archives:

Types of Food

Carnitas Chicken Sandwiches

by Penny August 20, 2010

Salsa Verde was by far, Greg’’s favorite salsa of the week! I roasted the tomatillos and peppers on the grill before adding them to the salsa. This was the one salsa that I put in the food processor to create a puree, instead of a mixture of diced veggies. Even with taking the time to [...]

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In Search of the Best Grilled Chicken Spices and Seasonings

by Penny June 12, 2010

We get asked all the time – “what are the best spices or seasonings for grilled chicken”? This is typically asked from those that are trying to eat healthier and leaner as chicken is often the cornerstone of these types of meal routines. When you consume a good deal of chicken in your regular meal [...]

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What are the Best Chicken, Beef and Fish Spices?

by Greg May 30, 2010

We get this question a lot… we’ve heard it at conferences we’ve spoken at, through emails and from customers calling on the phone. Some spices just naturally go better with certain types of meat and so naturally home chefs are curious about this, especially if they are looking at breaking out of a meal rut, [...]

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The Importance of Lean Protein

by Penny April 11, 2010

One of the reasons for this blog – besides the opportunity to talk about foods and seasonings that I love – is to try to help those struggling to get in better shape. Over the years I have done a ton of research to get a better understanding of what the fittest athletes in the [...]

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Which Spices Make the Best Vegetable Seasonings?

by Greg April 3, 2010

Last weekend I spoke at my first woman’s conference – beforehand I was crazy nervous which seems kind of ridiculous given my past life, running a rapidly exploding internet business where I regularly spoke in front of the entire company on a monthly basis. I guess knowing faces (even if there are many) is a [...]

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Baba Ghanouj – Eggplant Dip

by Penny February 3, 2010

Baba Ghanouj is a Middle Eastern dip made with eggplant. I do like eggplant and I have had this dip before in restaurants – so I thought I would try to make it at home. Boy! It is very good! I made it to take to work this week in my lunch. You could certainly [...]

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Flavorful Latin Food – More than just Tacos and Jamaican Jerk Seasoning!

by Penny January 30, 2010

Latin American food has become a popular trend for those looking to experience the exotic, cuisine of our neighbors to the south. Mexican and Cuban foods have been a favorite of the southern US for some time and the seasonings of the Caribbean continue to grow in popularity with those looking for the bold and [...]

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Baked Kale Chips

by Penny January 27, 2010

Super easy and amazingly good! Kale is a highly nutritious antioxidant vegetable. Kale has a high level of beta carotene and Vitamin K. It is a type of cabbage and comes from the same family as broccoli, cauliflower, and collard greens.
I was skeptical at first – but this easy take on kale is a new [...]

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Tahini

by Penny January 25, 2010

I have several recipes that call for tahini paste. It is the essential ingredient in many Middle Eastern foods. I had a hard time finding it in our local grocer so I decided to make it fresh. Super easy and I can put it in the refrigerator and use for several months. I wasn”t feeding [...]

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Dried Herbs vs. Fresh

by Penny January 23, 2010

The ability to step outside the kitchen door and snip fresh herbs and gather fresh spices is a dream come true for any chef or gardener, but the reality for many is that this is simply not feasible. While it is possible to grow some plants indoors, without additional artificial light many plants will languish [...]