Appetizers

Get Figgy: Gorgonzola Stuffed California Figs with Prosciutto

My guess is that many of you have had some version of this recipe, whether it’s with a pear, a date, even a shrimp. It’s a classic and I can’t think of a better way to enjoy a seasonal fig. Fig season is around the corner. […]

Layers of Flavor in Peri-Peri & Fennel Spiced Nuts

In January I posted a recipe for Bahn Mi, as an example of an influential flavor pairing, specifically pickling spice and rice vinegar, from McCormick’s Flavor Forecast 2011. Each year, the spice company develops a list of emerging taste and trends with input from chefs, food writers, […]