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6 Fresh Takes on Game Day Snacks.
Skip the Same Old Same Old and Wow Your Guests With These Non-traditional Switch UPS…
Entertaining, News, Recipography3 Winter Cocktails to Help Take the Chill Off
Warm Up and Get Cozy With These Delicious Libations The Holiday season is over and…
Beverages, RecipographyChocolate Truffles
Paraphrasing Shakespeare, “A truffle by any other name, would still taste as sweet.” In this…
News, RecipographyThe Perfect Holiday Cheese: Brie
Once called “The King of Cheeses,” Brie is almost synonymous with the holidays, even more…
Foodie Fodder, RecipographyDelicious Holiday Appetizers
[caption id="attachment_124896" align="aligncenter" width="1800"] Delightful phyllo cups.[/caption] Food has always been an important focus during…
Entertaining, RecipographyChocolate and Mint: Perfect Holiday Partners
There are over 30 varieties of mint, but the two most common used in the…
News, RecipographyCrock Pot Holiday Appetizers
Before we share a few new ideas for you to try, let us offer a…
News, RecipographySquash Recipes
Let's start by clarifying the term squash. To say the least, it's a bit confusing.…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesNino’s Fresh Corn Tortilla Chips
Nino's tortilla chips are full of toasty corn flavor, fried in ZERO Trans Fat oil,…
RecipographyGluten-Free Snack Ideas
Regardless of which month of the year or season you are in, it's always good…
Entertaining, Foodie Fodder, RecipographyWonderful Crab Cakes!
It’s no secret that we love seafood at Nino's, especially crab. As a matter of…
RecipographyThe Amazing Meringue
Fall is a great time to bake, especially when you can open the kitchen windows…
RecipographyFall Apple Desserts
Nothing smells more like fall than a wonderful bonfire in the crisp autumn air, and…
Entertaining, RecipographyMake Your Own Version of Nutella
What is it about Nutella? For those of you not Nutella savvy (Italian pronunciation:…
News, RecipographyMuffin Tin Meals
No, we haven’t lost our mind. At least not yet. We also haven’t disavowed our…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesHealthy Sandwich Recipes For School Lunches
September is Back to School Month, and as your kids get smarter, so should your…
RecipographyFrom Discarded to Delicacy: The Story of Baby Back Ribs
Interesting Facts and Two Great Recipes to Try at Home Ok, we all know the…
Foodie Fodder, RecipographyApple Salads
Of course, the most popular way to enjoy apples is to eat them out of…
News, RecipographyPears: Another Michigan Tree Treasure
Here in Michigan, a state known for its apples, pears don’t always get the attention…
RecipographyEggplant Caponata
Back in the 70s, salsa began its push to pass ketchup as America’s favorite condiment,…
RecipographyAmazing Grilling Sauce Recipes
Summer is well along, and if you’re like many of us, you've probably already had…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesFabulous Chocolate Brownie Recipe!
When it comes to chocolate, we have our personal favorites, least of which are the…
News, RecipographyMichigan Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
Michigan Asparagus Is IN and on Nino’s Shelves. Every year, I look forward to…
Products & Ingredients, RecipographyAluminum Foil and its Many Uses
Now, it’s not news that aluminum foil is a great, protective liner or that it…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesMake Your OWN Classic Biscotti Cookies
At Nino's, we're surrounded with great people, products and ingredients. It’s also very culturally diverse,…
RecipographyGreat Mother’s Day Dessert
One of the tastiest and most elegant strawberry recipes you can make at home is…
News, RecipographyGourmet Potato Recipes
Super Potato recipes are those special potato recipes that really bring the potato out of…
News, Recipography3 Great Recipes for Leftover Easter Ham
If your Easter dinner tradition is to enjoy a delicious baked ham, you may also…
RecipographyTry a Homemade Chutney With Your Roasts
[caption id="attachment_115747" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Chutney varieties are varied and many. Get creative with yours![/caption] If…
RecipographyClassic Fettuccine Alfredo
It appears that in the late 1920s, movie stars Douglas Fairbanks Sr. and Mary Pickford…
News, RecipographyNino’s Lent Recipes
This time around we offering three Lent recipes, all of which feature a common theme.…
RecipographyIrish Potato Recipes
St. Patrick’s Day isn’t an official legal holiday in the United States, but don’t tell…
RecipographyFish Tacos!
If the fast-food chains were categorized by food groups, you’d certainly have your Beef Burger…
RecipographyA Sweet Treat for Valentine’s Day
Over the years, We’ve often been asked “What dessert should we make for my sweetie…
RecipographyMore “Cluck” for Your “Buck” Returns!
Get em’ while they’re hot! And for $7.99 ea., Nino’s ever popular Oven Roasted Chickens…
News, RecipographyMeaty Entrée Dips
Dips. You know. That creamy snack. The one surrounded by a platter of chips or…
News, RecipographyAmazing French Onion Soup
There are few soups in the world as famous as French Onion Soup a.k.a. Soupe…
News, RecipographyBeyond Stew, Braising Made Delicious!
Whether you call it stew or pot roast, the method used to cook this delicious…
News, RecipographyBaking for the Holidays
If you enjoy baking, and especially if you enjoy sharing your baking expertise, then the…
News, RecipographyChili Days Ahead
Chilly weather is definitely chili weather, so as is my usual custom, sometime before Halloween,…
RecipographyMichigan Apple Harvest Flan
Sometimes, you luck into a recipe that’s both simple AND delicious, but it doesn’t always…
RecipographyAlmonds … Joy and Unexpected Treats
Peanuts and almonds are two of America’s favorite nuts. But you might be surprised to…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesCrispy Tempura
Admittedly, many of us at Nino's love fried foods. We hate to say it, but…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesWrap Ideas
[caption id="attachment_126981" align="aligncenter" width="1620"] Sandwich wraps make for a tasty and easy-to-make tailgating treat.[/caption] If…
Entertaining, RecipographyBaked Brie
Brie cheese is one of the most decadent cheeses going and an especially versatile choice…
News, RecipographyStuffed Peppers
Like so many recipes, Baked Stuffed Peppers is a dish that you’ve probably learned to…
News, RecipographyHealthy Turkey Burritos
So, let’s say you enjoy a burrito (and we do), just how can you get…
Foodie Fodder, RecipographyBasil: A Favorite Kitchen Herb
There’s always been something interesting about leaves. The majority of them cling to big trees…
Recipography“Hip” Dip Recipes for the Holidays
There’s nothing like a GREAT dip or two to get things started off right. Now dips…
Foodie Fodder, RecipographyMake Your OWN Homemade Vanilla Extract
When someone’s ordinary, when nothing’s remarkable, if something lacks imagination or is completely predictable, it’s…
Foodie Fodder, Recipography, Tips & GuidesGingerbread Houses Made Easy
Gingerbread houses are among the most charming (and delicious) traditions of the holidays. They’re also…
RecipographyPies, Crisps and Cobblers
The Grunt, the Slump, the Buckle, the Sonker and the Brown Betty? They sound more…
Recipography, Tips & Guides“Mac”… Has an Attitude
Mac & Cheese has been a staple for many of us for many years. It's…
Foodie Fodder, RecipographyRecipe: Chicken Parmesan, Simple & Elegant for Two
For this sweetest day, we’ve designed a main course dinner for you with all the…
RecipographyAmazing Pumpkin Recipes!
It’s been some time since we last shared with you some of our favorite pumpkin…
RecipographyDelicious Recipes for the Potato
You’ve got to hand it to the Peruvians; they really had something going on back…
RecipographyMake Your Own Delicious Mustard
Granted, salt and pepper, peanut butter and jelly, and bread and butter are historic seasoning…
Foodie Fodder, RecipographyGreat Kabob Recipe Ideas for Late Summer
I love kabobs on the grill, and we certainly have some fabulous ones to choose…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesNino’s Delicious Cole Slaw Recipes
I really love cole slaw. There’s something about its crunchy texture that sets it apart…
Foodie Fodder, RecipographyFresh Mozzarella Cheese Recipes
Americans eat a LOT of cheese. On average, approximately 35 lbs of cheese…Every year. Of all…
RecipographyNino’s Summer “Lite” Recipes
Well... it’s just another hot summer in Southeast Michigan but one thing is for sure:…
Foodie Fodder, Recipography4 for the 4th
I can’t think of a more appropriate holiday celebration to try out four of my…
Entertaining, RecipographyButtery Caramel Corn…Yum!
Of course, Nino's caramel corn is fresh and an amazing treat, but if you are…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesFresh Salads
No matter the weather or the season, greens are always a great source of healthy…
RecipographyBalsamic Vinegar
Vinegar gets kind of a bad rap in the food world. It is kind of a…
Products & Ingredients, RecipographyMussels Marinara
Here in America, mussels are kind of the black sheep of the mollusk family. For…
RecipographyMexican Food Favorites
I’ve had a near lifelong passion for the culture and cuisine of our Southern neighbors.…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesQuesadillas: Expanding the Possibilities
Each time I make quesadillas, I think of one more great way to enjoy them.…
RecipographyClassic Fish & Chips
For all I knew when I was a kid, if the box of frozen fish…
RecipographyGreat Fried Chicken on a Gluten-Free Diet
I love fried chicken. Crispy fried chicken. Now, there’s two ways to go about making…
Products & Ingredients, RecipographyCantonese Sweet & Sour Sauce
Back in my days at The Culinary Institute of America, I had a class we…
RecipographyThe Soufflé: Dessert’s Rising Star
Whether at home, on vacation, or at the home of friends, when dinner is done,…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesStart the New Year Healthy: Kale Salad Recipes
If you think you’ve been seeing and hearing a lot about kale recently, you’re not…
RecipographySquash Recipes for Fall
During most of the summer months, soft-skinned summer squash, such as yellow squash, zucchini, and…
RecipographyFresh Pumpkin in Your Recipes
It’s a shame that so many people only enjoy pumpkin pie on the holidays. Perhaps…
Foodie Fodder, Recipography, Tips & GuidesMust-Try Recipes With Spinach Dip
There are times when we go to a lot of trouble to purchase a bunch…
Foodie Fodder, RecipographyLent Recipe Package
I know that it can sometimes be pretty challenging to come up with delicious meatless…
RecipographyGreat Vegetarian Meals for the Beginner
For the record, I’m not a vegetarian, although I often eat like one. For me,…
RecipographyGrapefruit: Breakfast & Beyond
One fruit has definitely been associated with breakfast more often than even the ever-popular orange.…
Foodie Fodder, RecipographyCaramel Apples: Just like the Good Ole Days
Back in the real Halloween trick or treat days, people actually used to make popcorn…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesCelebrating International Bacon Day 2018
Among the many things on my “plate” today is exactly how I’m going to celebrate…
RecipographyTailgate Bloody Marys
Tailgate Parties!! Sometimes it seems that tailgating at these events is bigger than the…
News, RecipographyMake Your Own Marshmallows
When I was a kid, one of the mysteries of life was how marshmallows were…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesHow Pound Cakes Got Their Name
Long before I had a professional interest in cooking, I had the curiosity of someone…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesNever Roasted a Leg of Lamb? Start Here.
Never Roasted a Leg of Lamb? Start Here When you’re “on the lamb,” you’re definitely…
RecipographyNino’s All New Lent Recipe Set # 2 for 2014
We’re back! Round 2 of this year’s Nino’s delicious Lenten-inspired recipes is here! We hope…
RecipographyNino’s Artisan Pizza Dough: More Great Recipes
Pizza should be listed on the Periodic Table of Elements. It’s also my stock answer…
Foodie Fodder, Products & Ingredients, RecipographyEgg Rolls Aren’t Chinese Anymore
You might say I’m on a roll here, but truthfully I’m not married to the…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesNEW Meatless Lent Recipes for 2014
Is it possible? Will Michigan’s snow actually melt? Will the temperatures ever rise above 50…
RecipographyCooking Dilemma #3481: Mashed Potato Leftovers
Among the many foodisms I hear, the term leftovers is definitely in the top-5 list…
RecipographyNow, This Is REALLY Hot!
Whoever (or whatever--in the event it was aliens) came up with the idea of liquid…
RecipographyMake the BEST Beef Short Ribs EVER!
I can’t say I remember the first time I ate beef short ribs, but whenever…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesChocolate Candy Cane Pots du Crème
Of all the traditional foods served during the holidays, I think the desserts are my…
RecipographyPumpkin Cheesecake Brownies
Occasionally, two ingredients or two desserts you absolutely love come together to create an irresistible…
RecipographyThanksgiving Dinner: Picking Sides
Black Friday deals, cooking way too much food and the onslaught of family can easily…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesNEW Fall Soup Recipes for 2013!
A couple of weeks ago, I was driving through Central Pennsylvania, admiring the gorgeous rolling…
Foodie Fodder, Recipography, Tips & GuidesCider Donuts: A Michigan Fall Tradition
Michigan is blessed with not only an abundance of apples but also with just about…
Foodie Fodder, Recipography, Tips & GuidesBananas: A Bunch of Good Stuff
How did many fruits and vegetables come to be compared to anatomical parts? Who knows?…
Products & Ingredients, Recipography, Tips & GuidesFall in Love With Michigan Sweet Corn
Some of my BEST Michigan sweet corn memories were made in the summer of 1998,…
On The Road, RecipographyPete Makes Fresh Mozzarella Cheese and You Can Too
Of the foods that Americans enjoy the most (in one form or another), there are…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesBourbon Recipe Adventures
Whether you call me a spirited patriot or just a “homer,” there’s one truly American…
Foodie Fodder, Products & Ingredients, RecipographyFresh Strawberries Meet Hip Dip
What if George had pulled up a strawberry plant instead of chopping down a cherry…
Foodie Fodder, RecipographyDragon Fruit: Scary Delicious
The name may sound scary, but dragon fruit is one of the HOTTEST and trendiest…
Products & Ingredients, RecipographyDeep Fried Ice Cream
It’s Not Magic, It’s Delicious! Admittedly, it’s a novelty. But for the countless numbers of…
Foodie Fodder, Recipography, Tips & GuidesThe Classic Dessert: Strawberries Romanoff
I have a CLASSIC dessert recipe for you that everyone will love. You don’t have…
RecipographyWhen Life Gives You Lemongrass, Make Lemongrass Dressing
I happen to love Asian dishes of all sorts. What I like the most is…
Foodie Fodder, RecipographyEven MORE “Cluck for Your Buck!”
If you’ve been following my blogs these past few years, you’ve no doubt learned that…
RecipographyNino’s Lenten Recipes Package # 2
It’s mid-March and time once again for another installment of my Lenten entrée favorites. These…
RecipographyA Taste of India
Indian cuisine is just about as diverse as it gets. Infused with many cultures, diversity…
Products & Ingredients, RecipographySpecialty Produce Recipe of the Month: Bitter Melon
When I was a boy and well before I had ANY thoughts of becoming a…
Foodie Fodder, Products & Ingredients, RecipographyNino’s Marketplace Seafood Department Scales NEW Heights!
If you’re a fan of fish, Nino’s Marketplace Fishery is the place you want to…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesThe Incredible, Edible EGG…plant
It doesn’t taste like an egg, doesn’t really look like an egg, wants to be…
Foodie Fodder, RecipographyCount Down to Kick Off…Super Bowl 2013
Super Bowl 2013 (or Super Bowl XLVII for all you Romans) is finally here!! And…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesA NEW Entrée Soup Recipe You’ll Love!
Admittedly, after a day in the kitchen, there are times I just want to go…
Foodie Fodder, RecipographySpecialty Produce Recipe of the Month: Cipollini Onions
I’ve never been a chef who pulls an ingredient into a recipe for shock value.…
Foodie Fodder, RecipographyA Super Star Dessert: Baked Alaska
It’s the CLASSIC, “the boss is coming over for dinner” story right out of the…
RecipographyTips for Cooking Lobster Tails & Crab Legs
Holidays are a time to splurge! Not only with presents and parties but with sweet…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesPete’s Talkin’ Turkey! Turkey Tips 2012
Perhaps no other dinner event of the year arrives with as much anticipation and anxiety.…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesNino’s Acorn Squash Recipes
Acorn Squash is one of the hard-shell “winter squashes” that are widely enjoyed, particularly in…
RecipographyMore Cluck for Your Buck: Rotisserie Chickens
Over the years, I’ve shared quite a few recipes, many of which I know people…
RecipographyFour Must-Taste Harvest Punches
Fall is upon us; there is no mistaking it. Yesterday, I walked over frosted grass…
Entertaining, RecipographyPete’s NEW Batch of Great Fall Soup Recipes
Is there anything as good as a hearty bowl of soup when the weather turns…
RecipographyOktoberfest at Nino’s 2012
2012 marks the 202nd anniversary of the world-famous Oktoberfest, a celebration of beer, songs and…
RecipographyAutumn Traditions: Apple Cider and Donuts
Here we are in late September, my favorite season of the year, and all of…
RecipographyWhat Do Chefs Bring to a Tailgate Party?
I hate anxiety. And when you’re a chef and expected to bring something to a…
RecipographyThyme is on Your Side
Thyme: A Versatile Kitchen Herb You’ve likely enjoyed the herb thyme in many dishes. You…
Foodie Fodder, RecipographyFour Delicious Sangria Recipes
Well, I hate to say it, but summer is winding down, and just in time…
RecipographyPeanut Butter: It’s Just Nuts!
Often found hangin’ out with its pals jelly and chocolate, it’s a spread that American…
Recipography“Squash your Appetite” with 2 New Delicious Zucchini Recipes from Nino’s
In spite of Michigan’s heat and drought, many of us have still found the time…
RecipographyWhen Grilling Stops Being Thrilling…Then What?
If, by the end of July, you’ve had your “fill of the grill”… If your…
RecipographyANYTHING…but boring!
[caption id="attachment_359" align="alignleft" width="378" caption="Vanilla Beans"][/caption] Vanilla gets a pretty bad wrap when it comes…
Foodie Fodder, RecipographyIt All Starts With a Pumpkin
Quick! Name 3 things you can do with a pumpkin? The 3 most common answers?…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesThe Lighter Side of Red Wines
We’re in the thick of the dog days of summer - long, hot days, trips…
Products & Ingredients, RecipographyPets love Nino’s too!
One of the benefits of both being a chef AND working at Nino’s is having…
RecipographyWhat Wines Are Good To Cook With?
One of my most frequently asked questions is “What wines are good to cook with?”…
Products & Ingredients, RecipographySummer Cocktail Recipes
As the summer heats up, my thirst for interesting and unique cocktails increases. Don’t get…
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