What Is a Butter Board? And How to Make a Great One
From Our Kitchen
Butter boards, a new spin on charcuterie and cheese boards, are a wildly popular food trend across the world. At its core, this is exactly what it sounds like: It’s butter on a board. But there are several techniques that go into creating butter boards and boundless variations on this trend. Butter boards first went viral on social media when Justine Doiron, a recipe developer in New York who blogs as Justine Snacks, posted a video on TikTok last fall...
From Our Chefs: Top 10 Favorite Dishes to Prepare
From Our Chefs
Our Chefs, many of whom hail from top-tier culinary schools and restaurants, have dedicated their careers to working in your school communities. Known for their versatility, they can pull out all the stops for a high-end catering event with elegant meals on the weekend, and then reliably deliver regional, familiar friendly favorites for Monday’s lunch. But what are their favorite dishes to prepare? Check out the top 10 dishes SAGE Chefs love to prepare! Soups and chili – All the...
Chef-Recommended Spices and Herbs
From Our Chefs
Have you ever looked into a sparse spice cupboard and wondered how a chef would restock it? Wonder no more! We interviewed four SAGE Chefs on their go-to spices, herbs, and flavor combos. Stock up on these, and you’ll always be prepared for a delicious meal. Rob Coutu, Chef for over 30 years “I keep a robust spice rack, including paprika, Spanish smoked paprika, basil, oregano, thyme, Tellicherry peppercorns, white peppercorns, star anise, chipotle and ancho chile powder, cardamom, whole...
What’s Vegitas?
Vegitas
According to the World Animal Foundation, there are approximately 1.5 billion vegetarians around the world, and that number continues to increase. There are many reasons why people are incorporating plant-based dishes into their diets, but possibly the most notable is growing interest in planet health and sustainability. Following a plant-based diet varies from person to person and can range from limiting meat and animal products to avoiding them entirely. Typically, plant-based cuisine highlights fruits and vegetables at the center...
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