Espelette Pepper is a variety of chili pepper that is cultivated in the Basque region of France. The plant, originally from Mexico, was introduced into France during the 16th century. After first being used medicinally, it subsequently became popular for preparing condiments and for the conservation of meat and ham. It is now a cornerstone of…
This meatless lasagna dish is perfect for Lent or Meatless Mondays. It is packed with delicious vegetables like spinach and mushrooms, creamy ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, and garnished with our favorite butternut squash sauce. This recipe uses Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce by Stonewall Kitchen available here. Butternut Squash Lasagna Recipe Type: Main Cuisine:…
Cocoa Butter is well known as a skin care and beauty aid but did you know it can also be used for cooking? Cocoa butter is pressed from roasted cocoa beans, is 100% natural and has a very neutral flavor. Because of its very high ‘smoke point’ (refers to the temperature at which a cooking fat…
This Stonewall Kitchen recipe for cornbread (or spoonbread) makes an easy task of serving family and friends for parties or serving buffet style meals. The sweetness of the corn plays off the heat of of the hot pepper jelly for a flavorful side dish that pairs well with country ham, duck, or poultry. This recipe…
We celebrate Christmas Eve by gathering together as a family and eating a traditional Italian holiday meal, the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Preparation begins days, or even weeks, before with the salt cod being placed in a bowl of water to rehydrate it. Salt cod, or “baccala”, will be used in a piquant salad…
With cooler temperatures on the horizon, our bodies naturally crave heartier meals like soups and stews. This version of chicken soup is rich in vitamins and nutrients to ward off a chill and delicious enough to satisfy any tummy. It uses fregola sarda, tiny balls of pasta similar to couscous but with more “bite.” Chicken…
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