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Here's what our chefs are cooking up now—and a few secrets they have up their culinary sleeves.
MARCA VERDE EXTRA
VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
The fruitiness boosts the flavor of any dish—especially roasted
veggies.
Maldon Sea Salt Flakes
Talk about flavor! Add a tiny pinch to take any meal to the next level.
Steak Tagliata with Arugula and Fried Capers
Turn simple into stunning with this classic Italian dish.
You wouldn’t think it, but sea salt is great at enhancing sweetness—try it on chocolate chip cookies
or even ice cream!
NIELSEN-MASSEY MADAGASCAR BOURBON PURE VANILLA EXTRACT
Distinct, rich flavor for luxuriously sweet goodies. I use it to enhance many
desserts.
CLASSIC VANILLA BEAN CHEESECAKE
Pillow-soft and oh-so-delicious—you
might want to make two.
For more intense flavor, swap vanilla bean extract for paste—it’s a 1:1 swap and will easily take any
recipe to the next
level!
VALRHONA COCOA POWDER
Chocolate is my favorite thing to eat and
Valrhona is excellent—a great addition to
baking.
CHOCOLATE STOUT CAKE
The quintessential dessert gets an adult
twist thanks to rich stout.
Always sift cocoa powder for a smoother finish. It’s also a much better choice than flour when dusting cake
pans.
12-YEAR AGED BALSAMIC VINEGAR
A great way to get that cooked-all-day taste, and it’s even great on fruit
or ice cream.
For a quick dessert macerate fresh berries with balsamic vinegar—it draws out juices and enhances
sweetness.
OLIO SANTO EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
I love pairing this with aged balsamic
vinegar and pizza herbs for a great bread
dip.
BITTERMAN’S BLACK TRUFFLE SALT
Should be on the top of every home cook’s
list. Try it on fries, popcorn...you can’t go
wrong.
CLASSIC FRENCH FRIES WITH TRUFFLE MAYO
French fries are always tasty, but truffle
mayo takes them to the next level.
Truffle has an intense flavor, so use sparingly. It’s great on starches like risotto, mashed potatoes or
pasta.
ILLY 100% ARABICA COFFEE BEANS
Makes a rich, delicious cup of coffee, but it’s
also great for baking and desserts.
RASPBERRY TIRAMISU
Freeze-dried raspberries lend fruity flavor
and bold color to this classic dessert.
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