There’s mozzarella, and then there’s burrata. Although a classic mozz melted onto a pizza or paired with tomatoes and basil is wonderful, when you take things one step further by going for its even creamier cousin burrata, the only word is transcendent. So what’s the difference? Mozzarella is a fresh cheese made by introducing cultures to either cow […]
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How To Make A Mezze Platter
Even if you’ve never heard the word mezze before, you probably already love mezze foods: Stuffed grape leaves! Olives! Pita bread! Hummus! Lots and lots of hummus. Mezze is an assortment of snacking foods enjoyed in countries around the eastern Mediterranean. A typical platter will feature a mix of fresh and pickled veggies, dips and […]
Everything Truffle On FreshDirect
“Truffle is the food for kings, gods and pigs.”—Chef Antonio Carluccio Truffles make almost anything better, bringing an out-of-this world flavor wherever they’re put. To say that they’re mushroom-y would barely cover it: the taste is powerful, aromatic, and full of an umami richness that is unmatched by any other foodstuff. Although they’re pricey because […]
Feta Cheese Makes Summer Salads Pop
Summer salads are all about incorporating the freshest seasonal produce, especially berries and stone fruit. We like to balance out their sweetness with bits of feta cheese, which add back in a briny, salty 1-2 punch. FreshDirect’s authentic Greek feta is perfect for the task, with its crumbly texture and fresh, salty, milky taste. It […]