Recipe and photos by Launie Kettler When you're looking for old school deliciousness with a seemingly modern feel, look no further than chicken piccata – the classic dish of dredged and pan-fried juicy chicken topped with an incredible lemon cream sauce. Oh, and did we mention that there are capers, too?   Yes, there are capers in that there chicken dish! In case you've never had capers before, what they are is pickled flower buds.  Now, you might be all like, “Whoa, Nellie! That doesn’t sound incredibly delicious!”  But, they are. They taste like little pickles for your pa ..read more

If you’ve been avoiding using wooden cutting boards in your kitchen because you’re not quite sure how to clean, disinfect or care for them, then this F.N. Sharp guide is for you!  Wooden cutting boards are the go-to for many professional and home chefs, but as beautiful and classic as they are, they do require proper care and maintenance to prevent warping and cracking. No need to worry though – if you follow a few simple care and cleaning guidelines, your wooden cutting boards will last for years and years to come! Here’s what we’ll cover in this guide: Are Wooden Cutting Boards Sa ..read more

Recipe and video by Justin Grimm If you’re looking for a super easy and delicious recipe for pico de gallo, then you’ve landed in the right place! But first, let’s answer some FAQs about this fresh dish… What’s in Pico de Gallo? The ingredients in pico de gallo typically include diced tomatoes, onion and peppers tossed in salt, pepper and lime juice, then garnished with chopped cilantro. The ingredients are also fresh, so no canned diced tomatoes or bottled lime juice for this one! Here’s an overview of the fresh ingredients you’ll want to grab for your homemade pico: The Best Tomatoes fo ..read more

Recipe and photos by Launie Kettler When you think of all the great things in the world, you may settle on “beer, jalapenos, and cheese.”  Or maybe that’s just us.  Of course, we’d also add: Puppies, kittens, ponies, sunny days, rainy days, beach days, sleeping-in-until-noon days, museums, coffee shops, and peace, love and understanding.  But, that’s a lot to ask from a simple loaf of bread, so we’re keeping it with “beer, jalapenos, and cheese.”  And, oh my.  Does this beer bread deliver.  It’s spicy and savory, and the hops from the beer just brings a certain je ..read more

Recipe and photos by Launie Kettler The fun – and we mean real fun – of chicken parmesan (AKA chicken parm and chicken parmigiana) is the contrast of fried chicken with creamy and melty mozzarella and a sprightly pasta sauce as a barrier between the two.  But, what if you didn’t need to fry the chicken? What if you could get that amazing crunch just by using high heat in the oven and some coarse breadcrumbs?  Well, well, well.  That would be even more fun, don’t you think?  Bonus: We’ve included a fresh tomato no-cook sauce recipe that will knock your socks off.  Socks ..read more

Recipe and photos by Launie Kettler When it comes to ways to show, “I love you,” there are a myriad of options to choose from. You can sweep the snow off the car and start it with the heater blaring so the object of your affection has “warm buns” when they slide into the seat. You can start the coffee maker in the morning. You can throw some laundry in the washer and dryer. And then fold everything. Now, don’t get us wrong, all those things are pretty sexy. But, what really will show your amor some big love is throwing together chocolate and cherries and turning them into luscious brownies. Th ..read more

Recipe and photos by Launie Kettler Hello, chicken pot pie! How do we love you? Let us count the ways, because there are a lot of reasons we’d do just that, and we’re not ashamed to shout them from the rooftops! It’s savory. It’s comforting. It warms us to our toes. It’s both rustic and elegant. We. Love. Chicken. Pot. Pie. And in this version, we made it a scootch easier and healthier by switching out whole milk for oat milk and adding loads more veggies with a little less meat and a little less crust. Because, while the meat and crust are delicious, aren’t the veggies the real stars? And wha ..read more

Recipe and photos by Launie Kettler Sometimes chicken alfredo can be a little one note. Not that there’s anything inherently wrong with that. We mean, cheese? Cream? Butter? If that’s “one note,” call us “Flat Note Freddie Full of Delicious Flavors!”  But sometimes you want just a little extra “oomph,” to go with all of those rich flavors. And that’s when we reach for sweet paprika, savory oregano, super fruity and peppery white pepper, earthy thyme, spicy cayenne – and the world’s sexiest ingredient – hot smoked paprika!  All of those ingredients with a little butter and olive oil c ..read more

Recipe and photos by Justin Grimm In this recipe video, Brand Ambassador Justin Grimm shows us how to use the F.N. Sharp Santoku knife for some onion chopping and the paring knife for some potato prep to create some delicious twice-baked potatoes! This isn’t your average twice-baked potato recipe, either – you also get some extra flavors and a heartier filling with ground beef seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh garlic, ginger and sweet onion for some Korean flavor, all topped with the insides of the potatoes mashed together with some horseradish cheddar and scallions, then baked again ..read more

It doesn’t matter if you call it “chicken francese” or “chicken française”, this gourmet-at-home recipe is sure to put a smile on your face! Just picture tender chicken cutlets flour-dredged, egg-dipped and sautéed in a lemon-butter and white wine sauce ? Also referred to as “Chicken French”, the origin of this dish is debatable – some believe it refers to the French technique of "dredging," while others argue for an Italian origin. Regardless, it's a dish worth learning how to make!  In this video recipe, F.N. Sharp Brand Ambassador Justin Grimm shows us how to use the boning knife to bu ..read more