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This is where the magic happens. Led by Catherine Ferraresi, the Test Kitchen is the proving ground for Gustare's cache of fresh and flavorful recipes. Our recipes has been refined and perfected, so you can cook with confidence. The TK began as a cooking club, in the same spirit of those Catherine attended and led living in California, the Midwest, France, and Holland. It has since evolved into a culinary incubator where Catherine and her collaborators, develop recipes that are easy to work with in your home kitchen.
Each season in the Test Kitchen, Catherine invites Gustare's local guest 'chefs' to test a selection of recipes using some of Gustare's newest or seasonal items before they are introduced in our store. These items are the focus of the evening's menu from cocktail to dessert. When everyone arrives, the group discusses who will make which course, individually or partnered, and then they get to work! The honest critique of the food happens as the evening progresses, followed by further testing until the recipes are fully developed for publication. The idea is to create easy-to-follow recipes consistent with many aspects of the Mediterranean diet.
The recipe development process is simple and practical: inspiration + creativity = recipe development testing and tasting, retesting, and refinement. Search for your favorite recipes online or by your favorite Gustare products. There are many ways to make your traditional dishes healthier. Often it is as simple as using a fresh extra virgin olive oil or balsamic vinegar as an added layer of flavor to something you already enjoy.
