It’s #StaubSunday again (how the week flies when you’re looking forward to something), and that means it’s time to get out your favorite Staub pieces and try out the interesting twists on fall cooking that Chef Joel has been dreaming up for us. This week he has used the Staub steam grill to prepare a Grilled Pizza with Pear, Caramelized Onions, and Gorgonzola. Easy…
Celebrate National Dessert Day with Perfect Kitchen PRO
It’s National Dessert Day! In honor of this sweet holiday, we’re highlighting a new kind of kitchen scale that will totally change the way that you make dessert: Perfect Kitchen PRO.
A smart scale and interactive recipe app system, the scale connects via Bluetooth to your smart device, and the three apps (Perfect Drink, Perfect Bake and Perfect Blend) lead you through every step…
#StaubSunday – Creamy Parmesan Polenta with Roasted Wild Mushrooms
It’s #StaubSunday again and this week, Chef Joel has cooked up a batch of Polenta using the Staub Coq au Vin. There’s not much more inviting than a hot bowl of creamy Polenta. Add nutty Parmesan cheese, roasted wild mushrooms, fresh parsley … and you have the perfect side dish for any occasion.
This also proves that the versatile Coq au Vin can be used…
#StaubSunday – Flavored Salts
Welcome back to our second installment of #StaubSunday! This week Chef Joel shares how he uses his adorable Staub mini cocottes to store homemade flavored salts… an essential in his kitchen. As you can see, these versatile vessels can do so much more than just make mini-souffles or bake eggs.
He has also shared a quick and easy basic recipe for making your own flavored…
Why a Great Faucet Is Just As Important As a Sharp Knife
Any seasoned chef knows that an exceptional faucet is just as important in your kitchen as a sharp knife or cast iron pan. It’s a major tool of the trade and should be given full “MVP” status. At Sur La Table, we’ve been focusing on our fixtures this fall, installing new faucets in dozens of our stores across the country and we’ve learned a…
#StaubSunday – Caramelized Applesauce
Welcome to our first installment of #StaubSunday – this week we are sharing Chef Joel’s recipe for Caramelized Applesauce that he whipped up just in time for Rosh Hashanah using his Staub Pine Heritage Coquette. This easy-to-make version tastes much better than canned applesauce. Enjoy!
Pro-Tip: You can use one kind of apple or a mixture of apples for a different taste and texture. Apples…
We go nuts for coconut
Perhaps no other plant so perfectly conjures images of the tropics like the coconut. A common ingredient in everything from pies to granola—it’s absolutely essential for a Pina Colada (and the shell makes a mean cup). Here are some of our favorite coconut recipes, plus trivia and time-saving tricks.
Tips and Tricks
- If you’re buying a coconut for the meat, select a brown, heavy fruit. You…
Strawberries—Summer’s Sweetest Treat
Is there anything better than freshly picked strawberries? How about strawberries macerated with sugar and topped with airy whipped cream? Or strawberries baked into a pie? What about strawberries drizzled with balsamic vinegar and tossed into a salad? Strawberry ice cream? They’re all delicious! Okay, we’ll just go ahead and say it—these fragrant, flavor-packed berries may just be the perfect food.
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t…
Peppers—Sweet, Crisp and Perfect
Spicy peppers are wonderful and dear to our hearts—but this post isn’t about them. No, this post is dedicated to that old stalwart, the standard bell pepper—great for adding a splash of color and a sweet, crisp edge to just about any dish. Bell peppers come in several different colors and are delicious raw, roasted, grilled, baked, fried, stuffed and any other way you can…
Pizza—the perfect meal
Teenagers have it right—pizza is just about the perfect food! Whether you prefer thick or thin crust, sauce or oil, meats or veggies (or all of the above), there’s hardly a soul that doesn’t have a favorite vision of their perfect pie.
Summer-ize one of the best foods ever by grilling your pizza over an open flame on grill. The high heat simulates a…
A Chat with Jacques Pépin
As we collaborated with Jacques Pépin on our new Jacques Pépin Collection, we had the opportunity to talk at length with the famed chef about what inspires him both in the kitchen and in the studio.
Watch part one of our conversation above and learn how Jacques creates both art and memories by commemorating special meals with keepsake menus.
See how we translated this delightful tradition into a special…
Blend it Up With Vitamix
Faithful blog readers know that counter space in my kitchen is scarce and severely rationed. While I may covet nearly every small electric that we launch, it’s rare that I actually buy one. The appliances that make the cut have to meet 3 requirements:
- Small footprint
- Low profile
- Multiple uses
My most recent acquisition and current countertop all-star is a Vitamix Pro 750 Heritage…