This dish from Emily Cohen of My Life, My Menu is already a hit among her family—yours will love it too!
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Family Dinner Made Easy with Lasagna Roll-Ups
Time for a new twist on the family dinner staple. Instead of traditional layered lasagna, these roll-ups combine ready-to-eat rotisserie chicken and lots and lots of cheese. Click through learn how to use your FreshDirect rotisserie chicken for your next Monday night dinner.
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Traditional Napoli Christmas Eve Pasta Recipe
Christmas Eve should be about spending time with your family, not spending time in the kitchen. Our friend and esteemed food historian, Francine Segan, has sent us an effortlessly delicious traditional Christmas Eve dish from Naples that can be cooked up in minutes. Find the recipe after the jump.
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Christmas and Hanukkah Food Traditions
When I was small, I got to have two Christmas dinners; one was classic American, with ham and all the traditional sides, and one was an Italian version. I’m always fascinated by other people’s food traditions; after all, the food makes the holiday. I asked around the office to find out what my co-workers and their families eat for Christmas and Hanukkah.
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Grandma Estelle’s Noodle Kugel Recipe
Our VP of Brand Marketing shared with us her grandmother’s traditional noodle kugel recipe that she makes every Hanukkah. Read more for the recipe and its origin from Lisa.
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Delicious New Year’s Resolutions in Under 30 Minutes!
Chicken and Brussels sprouts with blueberries
Eat healthy food. Lose weight. Get fit. Manage stress. Quit smoking. Sound familiar? These popular (and admirable) New Year’s resolutions have one thing in common: They all improve your quality of life and sense of well-being. That’s worth working for – for you and for your loved ones!
Now, changing the way we behave takes a will, a way, and some inspiration along the way to stay motivated!
As far as healthy eating goes, I hear from people that they want to eat healthy but they’re short on time or ideas. So I spent this past weekend thinking about quick and simple healthy meal and snack ideas, all with the busy home cook in mind. Take a look at my pictures and recipes of what I came up with! Each dish took me 30 minutes or less to cook!…
Turkey Tips from Everyday Food Magazine
The countdown to Thanksgiving is underway. Are you ready to tackle the turkey, submit the stuffing and declare victory over the hors d’ouvres?
With so many guests and different seasonal dishes (and just one oven), this is a holiday that causes pre-show jitters even for veteran cooks. But a little preparation in advance can help you identify issues now and lay the groundwork for a flawless feast.
Turkey Tips from Everyday Food Magazine
Read on for a collection of turkey tips from the pros at Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food Magazine to help you get through the big meal in style….
5 Heritage Chicken Recipes to Enjoy with the Family
Heritage Chicken is the perfect ingredient for roast chicken recipes!
Over here in the FreshDirect offices, there’s much ado about Heritage Chicken and the truth is — every word is true.
We’ve grown fond of the Weaver family, who raise these chickens on their family farm in nearby PA.
I’ve also learned that there’s a reason Heritage Chicken, aka Pollo Buono, is so hard to find. It’s a rare bird and it’s absolutely delicious. Here are some ideas on how to prepare this Heritage Chicken at home to share with your family.
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Heritage Chickens: From Our Family to Yours
The Weaver Family: Marlin and Darla with their kids: Eric, Emily, Zachary, Joshua, twins Jonathan & Caleb, Jacob and one on the way!
Would you leave your office job for a life working on a farm? Two years ago, that’s exactly what Marlin Weaver did and it changed his life.
Though his wife grew up on a farm, Marlin was new to farming. He was, however, very passionate about food – especially sustainability and how food is raised.
So when he and his wife had the opportunity to take over his wife’s family farm, he left his suit and tie lifestyle for a more rural one. For him, the change meant he could happily work together with his family everyday raising chickens that he felt were the best quality for his family (and yours!).
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Two Perfect Picnic Dips
Yes, I’m still talking about bean dips… I can’t help it.
White Bean & Caramelized Onion Dip
Picnic season is upon us and bean dips make an excellent addition to the blanket — they’re easy to make, are best served at room temperature and can be taken pretty much anywhere since they don’t rely on mayonnaise for a rich, creamy texture.
Even better? These two tasty dips easily double as spreads for al fresco sandwich-making. The white bean dip is fantastic on crusty sourdough with marinated artichokes and roasted peppers; the green pea dip is divine with ham on pumpernickel….