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Featured Ingredients

The everyday stars behind so many of our favorite dishes.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The backbone of so many sautes, dressings and finishing drizzles.

Garlic

A spoonful of minced garlic takes almost any savory dish from flat to fragrant.

Fresh Lemon

A squeeze of citrus brightens seafood, salads, pastas and desserts alike.

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Creamy, rich and versatile from toast to salads to smoothies.

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Sweet bursts of color and flavor for muffins, pancakes and cheesecake.

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A fast, protein-packed dinner fish that takes to almost any seasoning.

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Mise en place first

Chop, measure and prep everything before the heat comes on. Cooking flows smoothly and nothing scorches while you search for an ingredient.

2

Season in layers

A pinch of salt at the start of a saute builds depth; taste again at the end. Layered seasoning always beats a last-minute scramble.

3

Respect your pan heat

Wait for the oil to shimmer before adding food. Crowding the pan drops the temperature and steams instead of sears.

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Rest your meat

Let chicken, pork and beef rest a few minutes after cooking so the juices redistribute. You slice into tender, juicy meat every time.

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