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This dish comprises several layers of flavor. The celery root, baked in a fennel-crusted salt dough, is the earthy base. Creamy, marinated goat cheese adds richness; the balsamic-marinated figs add...

This is a unique take on the classic highball or Collins, which traditionally combines a spirit, soda (or bubbly ingredient), and citrus juice or garnish with fresh citrus. We’re sprucing a classic up...

Choose seasonal and local produce. Foods that are in season are more affordable and retain their nutrients better than foods that have been transported over long distances. Dr. Colbin promoted opting...

Perhaps it’s that money shot of the bright orange, runny yolks blended into a pool of cheese, that has promoted one of the most addictive and unique bread variations in recent [social media] memory....

Balsamic Vinegar of Modena has a very fruity note to it, and I find it to be very light. It has a nice sharpness that really goes beautifully with food. Here, I used the ingredient to create a bright...

I recently hosted a demonstration at an ICE First Friday in which I taught the class how to make ceviche. Now, you don’t need to use trim to do it. Ceviche can definitely warrant buying top quality...

Using balsamic in a gelato is a novel way to incorporate its flavors into a composed dessert and one that I've enjoyed for years. I like to utilize both the Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and Aged...

Balsamic isn’t an ingredient that you’d typically find in Asian cooking, but I like to play around with ingredients to create unexpected flavor combinations. I chose to use it for flavor in two places...

"Most people don't think of paella as a tailgating dish — it's hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken wings," Chef Frank admits. "For me, it's paella. It's a one-pot meal; you can take everything in Ziplocs,...

Preparing Seasonal Produce Root vegetables are one of those things that scream winter to me. If you’ve ever gone to the farmers market in the winter, you can’t find anything but root vegetables. Not a...

Endive is underused but really delicious when braised. I thought the balance of the Balsamic Vinegar of Modena would be a perfect way to help soften the bitterness of the vegetable. Also, creating a...