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Leitha Matz

Build the Perfect Cheese Board: Five Fast Tips

Leitha Matz · December 23, 2014 ·

A cheese board can be a easy — and impressive — entertaining option for parties, but there are a few pitfalls on the path to glory. To smooth the path to success, we got the lowdown on party dos (and don’ts!) from our super-savvy in-house specialty foods expert, Ken Blanchette…

Filed Under: Easy Entertaining, Eat With The Season, What the Pros Know Tagged With: cheese, cheese plate, Christmas, entertaining, Hanukkah, New Year's, party picks, The Holidays, What the Pros Know

A Casual History of Eggnog

Leitha Matz · November 22, 2014 ·

If you’re a lover like me, I’ll let you in on a secret: eggnog isn’t for sissies. This drink’s silky-sweet combination of egg yolks, cream, sugar and nutmeg (preferably with a jaunty shot of dark spirits) hides a long run of fame and notoriety. Eggnog is the scandalous rock star of the holiday treats world.

Filed Under: Alcohol & Beverages, Eat With The Season, That’s the Spirit! Tagged With: alcohol, Christmas, eggnog, history, The Holidays

Go-Go Cocoa

Leitha Matz · March 2, 2013 ·

When winter is dragging on and your go-to mug of hot chocolate starts looking a bit ho-hum, it’s time to start adding creativity to your cup (and we’re not just talking marshmallows or whipped cream). Cocoa goes well with a variety of flavors, so it’s fun to experiment. Armed with a wide array of add-ins […]

Filed Under: Easy DIY, Eat With The Season, The Sweet Life

Chef Bourbeau on the Secrets of Amazing Sandwiches

Leitha Matz · February 17, 2013 ·

Having just launched the new FreshDirect Sandwich Shop, Chef Tina Bourbeau chats with us about eating her way through Philadelphia’s legendary sandwich shops, developing the FreshDirect line and what it takes to go from a good sandwich to a great sandwich.

Filed Under: Producer Stories, What the Pros Know Tagged With: easy, heat and eat, philadelphia, sandwiches

Make Comfort Food Lighter: Tips from Everyday Food Magazine

Leitha Matz · January 18, 2012 ·

When you have to eat right but you can’t resist the pull of nostalgic foods that don’t generally make the “healthy foods” list, go for lighter versions of the classics. The editors at Everyday Food magazine have a few great tips for how to substitute some ingredients, cut back on a few others and still […]

Filed Under: Short Cuts & Hacks Tagged With: comfort food, cooking tips, dinner ideas, Everyday Food magazine, healthy

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This cioppino recipe is excellent for a quick and This cioppino recipe is excellent for a quick and warming weeknight meal. Typically, it would be made with whatever the catch of the day was, and you can feel free do the same here by swapping out any other fish or shellfish you’ve got—clams, crab, squid, lobster, halibut, or sea bass would all be worthy choices. 

What you'll need:
- 3 tablespoons + 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 fennel bulb, diced
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped
- ½ cup kalamata olives, rinsed and chopped
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 cups dry white wine
- One 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups water
-2 lb. mussels
- One 8–10 oz. fillet of cod or other white fish (skin may be left on or off)
- ½ lb. shrimp
 

What to do:
Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion, fennel, capers, olives and salt. Sauté a few minutes until onion and fennel begin to soften. Toss in the garlic and sauté until fragrant, 1-2 minutes more.

Stir in chili flakes, then pour in white wine. Simmer until liquid is mostly evaporated, then stir in crushed tomatoes, ½ cup olive oil, and 2 cups water. Simmer for a few minutes, then add mussels. Cover and simmer 3 minutes.

Cut fish into bite-sized pieces and add to stew along with shrimp. Simmer uncovered a few minutes more until both are cooked through. Serve in bowls with crusty bread and salted butter.
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Whether you’ve got resolutions or not, January i Whether you’ve got resolutions or not, January is a time for foods that are light yet hearty: ones that are fortifying enough to fight the cold temps while also helping you come down from the excesses of the holidays. To that end, we’re totally digging this recipe from the FreshDirect team for chili with a secret ingredient: pumpkin!

What you'll need:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
- 2 small jalapeños, ribs and seeds removed, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb white or dark meat ground turkey
- One 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with their liquid
- One 15 oz can pumpkin purée
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- One 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed

What to do:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeños, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add ground turkey and break up into pieces. Cook a few minutes until browned. Stir in diced tomatoes, pumpkin purée, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
Stir in black beans. Cover pot and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Divide between bowls and add your favorite toppings.

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