Flavor First

August 2020
I always say the quality of a great recipe is a function of the ingredients you use. Buy the best ingredients you can afford. 

July 2020
Named after the original growing area in Hatch, New Mexico, authentic Hatch Peppers have always been a Southwestern favorite.

June 2020
Growing up in the Midwest, our produce offerings were very limited compared to the plethora of fruit and vegetables that are available to me now in California.

May 2020
Most of us are spending a lot more time at home these days. With restrictions to leave the house to go shopping, it’s more important than ever to plan ahead.

April 2020
Picadillo is a savory Spanish dish, typically using ground beef, tomatoes, olives, raisins and spices. 

March 2020
Although we can potentially identify hundreds of different flavors, our tongue registers just five basic tastes.

February 2020
Aside from a few brief trips to Mexico, I haven’t yet travelled beyond Mazatlán or Mexico City. 

January 2020
Whether you’re trying to check out a vegetarian lifestyle or simply want to increase your vegetable intake this year – either way, you’re making a great choice. 

December 2019
Like a curry in India, or a mole in Mexico, most Laotian families have their own spice combination for their country’s national dish, Larb.