Recipes and news from the northeast's leading online grocer.
Drew Lewis of Brothers Ridge Farm in upstate New York is a fourth-generation farmer that’s growing pasture-raised lamb without antibiotics, with a focus on sustainable and regenerative farming practices. Read more to learn about the shift in our program, and how we’re continuing to bring you the best-tasting lamb you’ve ever had.
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Celebrate the first harvest and press of the season with Olio Novello, an olive oil made from olives picked off the tree early for their intense flavor. Our experts traveled to Sicily to hand-pick our custom blend with our friends at Manfredi Barbera, making a flavor combination you won’t find anywhere else. Watch the video to find out how it’s made, and what makes it so special. Pairing ideas and videos on how we sourced our olio novello after the jump!
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What’s green, peanut butter-y, and delicious all over? Halloween-themed apple fangs, of course.
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We’re celebrating spring by bringing its flavors into our desserts. OK, fine, we’re still craving rich, fudgey brownies, but our friends at Duncan Hines suggested this killer combo that tops off their chocolatey brownies with bright strawberry jam. There are lots of ways to dress this recipe up so get creative or simply follow the five-ingredient recipe as is. Either way, you’ll love the results.
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Looking to cook more in the new year? It’s a great way to save money and know exactly what you’re eating. If you work in an area with lots of food and restaurants at your disposal, lunch can be the most tempting meal of the day. Here at FreshDirect HQ, we started a lunch challenge for our Marketing group and got amazing results. Get tips from our journey after the jump!
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Looking for something a little different to elevate your holiday dinner this year? Our partners at Sanpellegrino® connected us with Chef Joseph “JJ” Johnson, Executive Chef of Harlem’s own Minton’s and The Cecil, New York City’s first Afro-Asian-American restaurant. Chef JJ shared a deliciously rich lamb recipe (try it out using our 100% grass-fed local lamb), perfect for pairing with a glass of Sanpellegrino® sparkling natural mineral water (find out why after the jump!).
Photo credit: Lindsay Talley
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Here at our FreshDirect office, we are absolute sparkling water enthusiasts. Having a little sparkle, bubble, and natural flavor in your water makes it easy to stay hydrated—there’s a variety of Poland Spring sparkling water flavors to choose from for everyday enjoyment. We (and our customers!) drink so much of it, Poland Spring wanted to help keep our love fresh and exciting! After the jump, we gathered some ideas to up your sparkling water game.
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We love that the start of citrus season coincides with the holiday season—a perfect pairing. Our friends at Sanpellegrino® shared this cocktail recipe that highlights both fresh citrus and their bright, refreshing Sanpellegrino® clementine flavor; it’s an awesome alternative to soda-based cocktails this holiday party season. Check out the recipe after the jump!
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Surprise! Every week in December we’re giving away a different delicious product for FREE. Consider it a random act of freshness. Just visit freshdirect.com every Monday, and on the homepage you’ll find a link to our freebie page with the item of that week. Add the item to your cart and place your order of $100 or more for delivery Tuesday through Friday of that week and voila: free fresh stuff.
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Citrus fruits make healthy snacks during the cold winter months. In this easy recipe, we used extra-sweet tangerine segments (in this case, super-seasonal and delicious Satsuma tangerines) and added decadent chocolate and salty pistachios to kick them up a notch. They’re a fun dessert to prepare with your kids and make a great party snack!
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