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7 Tips for Creating Healthy and Easy Back-to-School Meals for Kids
The back-to-school season is upon metro Detroit, and the whole nation, and that means busy…
Tips & GuidesHow to Improve Kitchen Functionality
It’s no secret that we all spend a great deal of time in our kitchens.…
Tips & GuidesHow to Keep Your Knives Sharp
Nearly everyone has a set of serviceable kitchen knives. That is, if they’re sharp. And most…
Tips & GuidesFood Suggestions for the Tail End of Lent
Sick of Fried Cod During Lent? Here's Some Inspiration to Keep Your Lenten Food Options…
Foodie Fodder, Tips & Guides10 Tips to Slim Down “Fatty” Recipes
Fat is NOT a bad thing. Too much fat IS a bad thing. Having little…
Tips & GuidesSquash Recipes
Let's start by clarifying the term squash. To say the least, it's a bit confusing.…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesCommon Recipe Mistakes
The carpenters have a saying, “Measure twice, cut once.” It's good advice, and we have…
Tips & GuidesMuffin Tin Meals
No, we haven’t lost our mind. At least not yet. We also haven’t disavowed our…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesNino’s Artisan Pizza
Actually, we love all different types of pizza--thin crust, deep dish and all kinds of…
Foodie Fodder, Tips & GuidesGrilling Rubs
It’s easy to get “rubbed” the wrong way, but getting “rubbed” the RIGHT way can…
Tips & GuidesAmazing Grilling Sauce Recipes
Summer is well along, and if you’re like many of us, you've probably already had…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesKnow Your Steaks
When you’re in charge, the grill is hot and everyone is hungry, the stakes can…
Foodie Fodder, Tips & GuidesNino’s Burger Primer
No offense hot dogs, but nothing is more “American” than the hamburger. Like the…
Tips & GuidesAluminum Foil and its Many Uses
Now, it’s not news that aluminum foil is a great, protective liner or that it…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesAll Hail Caesar! King of Salads!
Hungry? Ready to try one of the BEST Caesar salads you’ve ever had? We're here…
Tips & GuidesHow to Cook Scallops and Shrimp Like a PRO
They're So Easy to Cook Correctly! High on our list of things we’d really like…
Tips & GuidesTurkey Timeline, Part 3
Prepping the Week Before Will Make Turkey Day a Breeze Welcome back to Part…
News, Tips & GuidesTurkey Time Line, Part 2
Last week, (November 3rd), I began what will be a 5-part Blog series focusing on…
Foodie Fodder, News, Tips & GuidesAlmonds … 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 & GuidesCrab Cooking Tips
Everyone has a favorite shellfish. For many, it’s lobster. For many of us at Nino's,…
Products & Ingredients, Tips & GuidesShrimp Appetizers for the Holidays
Probably because holidays are such festive times, we throw caution to the wind and splurge…
Entertaining, Tips & GuidesThanksgiving Leftovers – Turkey Dinners to Go
Figuring out what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers isn’t usually a big problem unless…
Tips & GuidesMake 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 & GuidesPies, Crisps and Cobblers
The Grunt, the Slump, the Buckle, the Sonker and the Brown Betty? They sound more…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesTime to Brine?
So how do you brine a turkey? It’s simple, and to make it even easier,…
Products & Ingredients, Tips & GuidesGreat Kabob Recipe Ideas for Late Summer
We love kabobs on the grill, and we certainly have some fabulous ones to choose…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesBuilding Better Burgers at Nino’s
There's plenty of us here that would pretty much sacrifice a great meal out at…
News, Tips & GuidesMexican Food Favorites
We’ve had a near lifelong passion for the culture and cuisine of our Southern neighbors.…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesOverdue Kitchen Projects
We all eventually reach that point where it's time for a bit of a re-do…
Tips & Guides, Tools & GadgetsQuesadillas: Expanding the Possibilities
Quesadillas are one of the easy and tasty Mexican food options out there and the…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesThe Soufflé: Dessert’s Rising Star
Whether a member of our culinary team is at home, on vacation, or at the…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesLobster & Crab Cooking Tips
Holidays are a time to splurge! Not only with presents and parties but with sweet…
News, Tips & GuidesFresh Pumpkin in Your Recipes
It’s a shame that so many people only enjoy pumpkin pie on the holidays. Perhaps…
Foodie Fodder, Recipography, Tips & GuidesTop Steak “Toppers”
I like grilling steaks just as much as anyone I suppose. Now grilling is even…
Tips & GuidesThe Secret of Sauté
To make “sauté” is a learned skill, but it’s one with just a few basic…
Tips & GuidesCaramel Apples: Just like the Good Ole Days
Back in the real Halloween trick or treat days, people actually used to make popcorn…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesPut Your Potato Peeler to WORK!
Like a tooth brush, potato peelers are obviously a simple, but very useful tool. However,…
Tips & Guides, Tools & GadgetsPower for School? Nino’s has the Fuel!
Each fall, hundreds of thousands of children head off to schools all over Southeast Michigan.…
Foodie Fodder, Tips & GuidesIt’s a Picnic!
I mean, who doesn’t love a picnic? Right? Even ants love picnics! Unfortunately, what stops…
Foodie Fodder, Tips & GuidesDecember: Time for Clementines
One of the best things about December in the produce world is that it’s time…
Tips & GuidesWinter Squashes
There is no doubting that winter squash is one of Michigan’s favorite fall produce vegetables,…
Products & Ingredients, Tips & GuidesMichigan Memories…Leland’s Smoked Whitefish
I think we’ve all had the experience of tasting a particular food that magically transported…
On The Road, Tips & GuidesMake 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 & GuidesEgg Rolls Aren’t Chinese Anymore
You might say I’m on a roll here, but truthfully I’m not married to the…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesCabbage for St. Patty’s Day
By now, you’re probably as sick of winter as I am, but the good news…
Tips & GuidesMake the BEST Beef Short Ribs EVER!
I can’t say I remember the first time I ate beef short ribs, but whenever…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesLeftovers: Keep Wine Tasting Its Best
Waste not, want not. It’s a good motto, even when it comes to wine. Many…
Beverages, Tips & GuidesExpanding Organic Produce in the New Year
With each year comes new opportunities. This year at Nino’s is no different. Organic fruits…
Tips & GuidesHoliday Parties Made Easy
The holidays are upon us, and so are parties with family, friends and coworkers. And…
Entertaining, Tips & GuidesMy Turkey Tips for 2013
Each Thanksgiving, I give thanks for the fact that unlike so many things in this…
Tips & GuidesThanksgiving Dinner: Picking Sides
Black Friday deals, cooking way too much food and the onslaught of family can easily…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesHalloween Cocktails
Having a spooky party this Halloween and don’t know what to serve? Here are a…
Entertaining, 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 & GuidesOnions: Nothing to Cry About
Onions: In one form or another, they’re in just about everything savory we eat. And…
Products & Ingredients, 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 & GuidesThe Best Pie Apples for Your Pie
Will Rogers “never met a man he didn’t like.” We never met an apple we…
Foodie Fodder, 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 & GuidesCooking with Wine: Tips to Save You Money
At the risk of not sounding gourmet, there are times when using the best isn’t…
Beverages, Tips & GuidesMake the Best Burgers on the Block
You might think that a food as popular as the hamburger would have some rules--what…
Tips & GuidesMay Produce: A New and Exciting Season
The month of May brings a whole new excitement to the stores of Nino Salvaggio’s.…
Tips & GuidesReady, Set, Grill
After a rather chilly spring, the 2013 Grilling and Barbecuing Season is finally here! And while you’re…
Tips & GuidesYou Asked for It: Not Just Another Beef
Last month, we rolled out the Nino’s welcome mat and asked what YOU’D like to…
Tips & GuidesDeep 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 & GuidesTips for Enjoying California Strawberries
April showers bring May flowers. But one thing April doesn’t bring is many new fruits.…
Tips & GuidesGraduation Party Checklist
We parents prepare ourselves as our kids head off to kindergarten. Throughout the school years,…
Entertaining, Tips & GuidesBe Your OWN Butcher
To be clear, Nino’s has one awesome bunch of butchers working behind (and at) the…
Tips & GuidesMaking the Perfect Pie Crust
Making a great pie crust at home isn’t pie-in-the-sky thinking. It’s actually VERY doable. It’s…
Tips & GuidesNon-Taxing Dinner Ideas
Of the two certain things in life, one is nearing its annual day of reckoning……
Tips & GuidesHow I Learned to Love my Freezer
When I was a kid, I grew up in a rather typical middle-income neighborhood of…
Tips & GuidesThe “Tender Trap”: Is Braising “Tough Love?”
In addition to your loved ones, tender isn’t the ONLY thing that’s wonderful. In the…
Foodie Fodder, Tips & GuidesPerfect Picks: Pairing Wine With Seafood
As we turn to the Lenten season, many of us find ourselves scrambling for recipes…
Products & Ingredients, Tips & GuidesAerators: Are They Really Worth It?
Years ago, I was working my very first wine tasting and was concerned about impressing…
Tips & Guides, Tools & GadgetsNino’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 & GuidesCount Down to Kick Off…Super Bowl 2013
Super Bowl 2013 (or Super Bowl XLVII for all you Romans) is finally here!! And…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesCleaner Drinking for the New Year!
So we made it through 2012. If you’re like me, you kind of figured that…
Tips & GuidesTips for Cooking Lobster Tails & Crab Legs
Holidays are a time to splurge! Not only with presents and parties but with sweet…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesTips to Ensure Great Roasting Results
Whether it’s chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, or beef, the savory aroma of a roast takes…
Foodie Fodder, Tips & GuidesPork Roasting Tips That Make ALL the Difference
Occasionally called the “other” white meat, pork has always had an identity issue. Whether being…
Tips & GuidesTurkey Timeline: Your Thanksgiving Dinner Planner
It’s just about three weeks until the “other” Big Bird makes its appearance in our…
Tips & Guides10 Restaurant Deal “Benders”
Restaurant Deal “Benders” Recently, I read an article published by Zagat - the company…
Tips & GuidesCedar Plank Grilling 101
You may have heard of Cedar Plank Grilling or “Planked Fish.” You may even have…
Tips & GuidesPig Out: Tips for Grilling Pork
If you love to grill, chances are you probably love grilled beef steaks, most any…
Tips & Guides“Pop” Culture & the Secret Diet of Chefs
It’s probably no secret that most Chefs have somewhat of a schizophrenic diet. Fueled by…
Tips & GuidesA “Cool” Trick
Summer is just around the corner, the kids will be out of school and for…
Tips & GuidesBrown Baggin’ it…
Recently, I was cleaning out my office and came across an album of articles I…
Tips & GuidesCook like a Pro….Chef
Every so often, I think back to my younger days at the Culinary Institute of…
Tips & GuidesIt All Starts With a Pumpkin
Quick! Name 3 things you can do with a pumpkin? The 3 most common answers?…
Recipography, Tips & GuidesIron Clad Holiday Entertaining Tips
On the morning of Thursday, October 5th, I had the opportunity present the Keynote Address…
Tips & Guides“Feed a cold”…but WHAT???
So, here I am, in bed, suffering with a bad cold. Before you think I’m…
Tips & GuidesStuff that’s always in my fridge…
Chef's can brag all they want about their favorite dishes, their resumes and the "quality…
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