Wine Pairing Cheat Sheet
From Pinots to Proseccos and everything in between, we know it’s easy to get overwhelmed when pairing wine with food.…
Category: Tips & Tricks
Spicy and Smoky and perfect with anything grilled
Let us introduce you to Chermoula, a spicy North African sauce that enlivens meat, poultry, and especially fish. With herbs,…
Baha-what?
Bahārāt might be the most unique and unknown flavor we are bringing you during our Fire & Spice Global Grilling…
Some like it hot!
Piri-piri has been a staple of the Portuguese table since the 14th century when Columbus brought the fiery pepper back…
Feed the flames of Korean flavors
Korean food and Korean flavors have been taking American by storm for the last few years. More and more, Korean…
Cool off that Kabob
Following our Passport Greece event in 2015 our Market kabobs became a staple in my dinner routine. The chicken and…
Argentina’s Most Loved Combination
Okay, we are just going to get right to it, chimichurri and world-class beef is one of the most loved…
Pick Poke Bowls
Like sushi? Then you should try our new Poke (POH-kay) Salad Bowls! They’re made with fresh tuna or salmon and…
Praise for Pesto
When I walk by our bunched herbs in produce, one of the first things that comes to mind is making…
This Year Citrus Fest is Keepin’ It Fresh
Celebrate the peak season for citrus fruits during our annual Citrus Fest. This year’s event is packed full of fresh…
Cowboy Steak with Preserved Lemon Gremolata
This recipe is nothing short of a show stopper! A giant steak with perfectly crusty outside, pink inside, and bathed…
Pasta with Fried Lemons and Chile Flakes
This is without a doubt my favorite recipe we created or resurfaced for our citrus event. There is so much…
Jicama, Avocado, and Grapefruit Salad on Arugula
Jicama is an amazing vegetable that is light, crisp, and fresh. The salad has a strong citrus flavor that is…
Kumquat Butter with Pork Chops
To cold to grill? Try these pan-seared pork chops, topped with a kumquat butter that you will find 100 uses…
Lime Cilantro Sweet Potatoes
We have been making these Lime Cilantro Sweet Potatoes for years. Why? Because sweet potatoes are delicious and this recipe…
Kale and Grain Caesar Salad with Rotisserie Citrus Chicken
Need a hearty lunch? We got you! Trade romaine for kale, add whole grains for heart-healthy goodness, then skip the…
Five Grains & Swiss Chard Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette
In the new year, we all start to think a little bit about lightening up the diet following what feels…
Caramel Oranges with Pistachios
Orange you glad we said caramel? Okay, okay, we couldn’t resist! And you will not be able to resist this…
Slow-roasted Citrus Salmon with Herb Salad
Talk about fresh! We love this recipe because it’s here just in time to brighten the gloomy, cold second half…
Sheet Pan Shrimp with Caramelized Citrus, Carrots, Onions, and Broccolini
This will be your new go to one-pan weeknight dinner. Big flavors that are easy on your waistband make this…
Holy Moly These are Good Cheeses
Let’s start at the beginning, Central Coast Creamery is the brainchild of Reggie Jones, a life long dairy man who…
Fall for Orchids
Phalaenopsis – One of the most commonly recognized orchids is the Phalaenopsis variety. They are available all year, so if you…
The Five Essential Baking Apples
The first thing you want to think about baking apples is will they hold their shape and from there consider…
Apple Growing Regions
NEW YORK • Apples have been grown here for more than 150 years. With nearly 700 growers and 10,000,000+ trees,…
Meet the Apple Squad
First we think it is only fair to introduce you to some of the stars of Apple Fest: Gala, Pink…
Our Favorite Rotisserie Chicken Salad
It’s this versatile nature of chicken salad that makes it perfect for this hectic time of the year, that easily…
Polenta Saves Your Weeknight Dinner
Not only did the final dish in the video look great, but it also was perfect timing, because as seasons…
Go with The Grain
Which leads me to spend the next 500 or so words spouting all the greatness of the grain salad. Grain…
How to Caramelize Onions
So we are putting our foot down to say, accept no substitutes, Pinterest hacks, or quickly sugared imitations. Put on…
At Home Florist
Roses are beautiful on their own, no debating that, but with a few selections from our 3 for $10 section…
Tilapia + Tortillas = Tasty Tacos
Grilled Tilapia Tacos with Cucumber Salsa Ingredients • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for the grill • 4 6-ounce…
How to Hatch
Our Hatch Chile Festival starts, Wednesday August 8th, so whether you are looking for fresh or freshly roasted peppers they are…
HBD Julia!
Crepes Suzette Crepes: 1 cup cold water 1 cup cold milk 4 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups flour 1/4…
Luxurious Cherries
True Luxardo cherries start with a sour cherry as a base, which are harder to come by, so I tinkered…
Crazy for Cantaloupe
First a few notes about picking and storing. Like all of our produce, our internal quality inspector (his name is…
Ready in a Flash
Don’t let their size deter you, cutlets from the Market and Seafood department are thin cut and crisp-up extra quick…
Splendid Summer Salads
Let’s start with my new favorite, a Burrata and Watermelon salad. First the burrata adds a creaminess to the salad…
Let’s Face It… It’s Time for an Adult Beverage
Pour your favorite brew over Central Market’s Small Batch Craft Ice Cream then sip on your new favorite treat for…
What is Frogmore Stew?
There are many stories about the origin of this summertime tradition that includes shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes. One story…
It's Not A Pan, It's An Heirloom
Charleston based Isaac Morton started Smithey Ironware Company because he noticed the same thing, the extra smooth surfaces and timeless…
Half Shell, Full Flavor
First a run down on all the oysters. From Cherrystone Farms, a 5th generation family business, in Virginia where the…
Not Quite Summer Tomatoes
And this time of year, just on the verge of the perfect tomato season, I am looking for ways great…
Build a Better 'Bob
Before you begin building your ‘bobs, keep in mind a few tips: cut ingredients to the same size for even…
Grill the Best Chicken
First, it starts with the bird itself, and the better the chicken, the better it will taste. We work with…
Fire Up the Flavor
So with grilling season fast upon us, here’s a quick guide to enhance such prized flavors with the magic of rubs and…
Welcome to the Grate Outdoors
Now this isn’t new, we have been grill-ready at Central Market since we opened more than twenty years ago, so…
Design Your Own Floral Arrangements
1. Arrange your selected flowers in a tight, balanced bouquet with long stems for a formal-looking arrangement that will be the center…
Spring it on!
Our Floral department always has an incredible selection of flowers, but spring has so many lovely colors and blooms to offer:…
Bacon: No pork? No problem!
Whether your diet doesn’t include pork, or you’re just looking for new bacon tastes, we have the alternatives you’re looking…
4 Steps to Perfectly Grilled Fish
Grilling is one of the easiest, quickest -- and tastiest -- ways to cook fish, including the stars of our…
Help! I’ve Never Bought Fish Before!
New to cooking seafood? Well, this is exciting! We love introducing people to new food adventures. And good for you…
Learn To Cook Chinese Food
Next time you want Chinese food, don't order out, make it yourself! Join our upcoming cooking class and you'll discover the…
Let’s Have Tilapia For Dinner!
Our fresh Tilapia Fillets are on sale through the 21st and, naturally, that means fish tacos. Or, perhaps pan-fried tilapia…
Dinner Could Not Be Easier
Some nights it's fun to prepare dinner, and other nights it's all about speed, simplicity and getting folks fed. Now.…
Pomegranate and Rose Granita
Wait! Don't toss your Valentine roses -- save one and let it dry. Then use it as the magic finishing…
Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Cookies
Cookies! They are delightful during our Chocolate Indulgence event and every other week of the year. If you're up for…
Chocolate Bars: When Only the Classics Will Do
Sure there are all kinds of really wonderful chocolate items in store for our two weeks of Chocolate Indulgence, but…
Turn Up Your Weekend with a Fresh Cherry Sidecar
Plan now for a TGIF to remember! Infuse a pint of brandy with fresh New Zealand cherries and simmer up…
Baked Ricotta with Orange Blossom & Cherry Sauce
Citrus Fest oranges and fresh from Down Under New Zealand cherries come together with cheese in this creamy and sweet…
Duck with Citrus & Cherry Glaze
Pick up a Citrus Fest orange and some New Zealand cherries in our Produce department, and create a dinner fit…
Tangelo Teacake – Also, what is a tangelo?
Relatives in town, baby shower, wedding shower, fancy brunch, birthday breakfast, everyday breakfast. Tangelo Teacake is bright, light, tart, sweet,…
3 Potato Salad
The holidays are over and New Year's is upon us, which, to many of us football-crazed Texans, means posting up…
Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Breakfast casseroles are a great way to feed a table full of elves. And this recipe is a great after-Christmas…
Tangerine Scones
It's Christmas morning. Put on your elf hat and get busy mixing something special for breakfast! Fresh scones with a…
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
Oft-maligned as a classic “icky vegetable” parents force their kids to eat, Brussels sprouts are enjoying the spotlight these days.…
Purple Cauliflower Hummus
Did you know purple cauliflower gets its color from the antioxidant anthocyanin, also found in red cabbage and red wine?…
Thanksgiving Leftover Macaroni & Cheese
The day after Thanksgiving some people like to have Thanksgiving part 2 and dish up another round of turkey and…
Don’t Forget the Little Things in the Holiday Home Stretch
With only a few hours to go before Turkey Day, you're no doubt ready for a well-deserved "whew!" But now's…
Thanksgiving Survival Guide Day 3: Turkey
Here’s what I discovered this Thanksgiving: I still have questions about preparing the turkey.
Alternatives to Classic Mashed Potatoes
Potatoes are a Thanksgiving classic. Mashed with butter and salt and dolloped on our plates as the perfect accompaniment to…
Time to Take Inventory
Today's the day to take stock of your kitchen. Do you have everything you need to prepare and serve your…
Thanksgiving Is Coming
You may still have a bowl of Halloween candy on your counter, but we’re already approaching mid-November and Thanksgiving will…
Find the Perfect Pairings with Cheese, Wine & Beer
When two great flavors are even better together, it’s a match made in foodie heaven. These tasty pairings are the…
Yessir! I’ll Have Another
By this point, if you’re into craft beer, you’ve likely sipped some of the excellent suds brewed up by the…
Apple Honey Challah
As you gather with family and friends to welcome a sweet new year, food will certainly be part of the…
Sweet Potato and Apple Latkes
Looking for something different to make with all those apples on your kitchen counter? Me too. And I wanted something…
Grilled Apples
I’ve been grilling everything from eggplant to peaches this summer, so when the Great Apple Harvest came around, the idea…
Veggie Burgers Beef Up
The New York Times recently ran an article touring the city’s meat-free burger scene. From beets to beans, chefs are…
Keep Your Roses Looking Fabulous
Hooray! You brought home a car load of gorgeous roses! Now you have them laid out on the kitchen island…
Don’t Labor (Day) in the Kitchen
Labor Day celebrates all of the workers who have built this country and keep it rolling. What better way to…
Easy School Night Dinners
Work! School! Errands! Homework!... Dinner. What to do for dinner? How about something delicious and easy? I thought so. Here…
Feed the Back to School Crew
Loungey summer mornings and days spent at the pool are gone for another year. Kids are heading back to school…
How to Perfectly Prep and Cook Shrimp
After you've made your shrimp selections and are standing in your kitchen with them in an iced-filled bag, the really important…
Freshly Made Sausages, In Store for You
Want to grill up something a little different for dinner tonight? Our freshly made sausages are just what you’re looking…
Thanksgiving Survival Guide Day 10: Black Friday
Woo-hoo! Way to go, rock star!
Thanksgiving Day Survival Guide Day 9: Happy Thanksgiving!
The Big Day is here! You’ve only got a few more loose ends to tie up before you take the…
Thanksgiving Survival Guide Day 8: Pies & Desserts
Some people have a kids’ table at Thanksgiving, we have a dessert table at my house. It’s a buffet of…
Thanksgiving Survival Guide Day 7: Sides & Stuffings
We’ll get to whether you’re Team Stuffing or Team Dressing in a minute. Let’s talk cranberry sauce first.
Thanksgiving Survival Guide Day 6: Potatoes, Potatoes, Potatoes
Confession: Yukon Gold potatoes mashed with butter, cheese, and maple bacon are pretty much all I’ve ever needed for Thanksgiving.…
Thanksgiving Survival Guide Day 5: Gravy
What’s Thanksgiving dinner without gravy? Think of it as the supporting actor to your turkey. Make the gravy work, and…
Thanksgiving Survival Guide Day 4: Try Something New
Thanksgiving is all about tradition, especially when it comes to the menu.
Thanksgiving Survival Guide Day 2: Wine & Drinks
"What's the best wine to pair with my turkey/appetizers/seafood dishes/in-laws?" We get some variation of that question a lot this…
Thanksgiving Survival Guide Day 1: Are You Ready?
Thanksgiving is eight days away. That's plenty of time to pull off a fabulously festive holiday feast.
Welcome to Central Market’s Thanksgiving Survival Guide
It’s the Holiday Season, and all you need to know are three little words—You've. Got. This.
Central Market No-Fail Turkey Guide
The fear of rendering your family’s traditional bird inedible is almost too much to bear for some kitchen novices. Even…
Wine for Every Food. Food for Every Wine.
Our upcoming Wine Week has us thinking about our favorite food and wine combinations in our stores, and there are…
Up Your Grilling Game
The weather is getting warmer outside, which means the grills are getting hotter. And if you are anything like me…
Compliments are meant to be enjoyed.
Wine Manager Darrell Gibson takes the guesswork out of food pairings with his highly informative series on complementing meals with…
What are you tasting when you taste wine?
Here is another installment from our Wine Manager Darrell Gibson, giving you some tips on wine pairings. Check back often…
Reserve Your 2014 Valentine’s Day Dinners for Two and Let the Romance Begin
We prepare it. You share it. Capture your Valentine’s heart with a complete chef-prepared meal. Reserve at the Catering Desk…