New Year, New Resolutions—and New Experiences with StrEATS of Philly Food Tours It’s that time again—New Year’s resolutions are in full swing! If you’ve indulged in your favorite holiday treats and are now focused on shedding those extra pounds, you’re not alone. But here’s the thing: resolutions shouldn’t just be about cutting back—they can also […] The post New Year’s Resolutions first appeared on Streats of Philly Food Tours. The post New Year’s Resolutions appeared first on Streats of Philly Food Tours ..read more

Recipe by Chef Jacquie Ingredients: Butternut squash, peeled and cut into large dice (about 3 pounds) 1 whole head of garlic, cut in half 2 small onions, cut in half half bunch of fresh sage Avocado Oil 2 teaspoons of Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon of fresh ground pepper Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Place vegetables […] The post Roasted Butternut Squash Soup first appeared on Streats of Philly Food Tours. The post Roasted Butternut Squash Soup appeared first on Streats of Philly Food Tours ..read more

Ingredients: 4 large tart cooking apples – I used Honey Crisp and Granny Smith Apples 4 Tablespoons of light brown sugar 4 teaspoons of butter 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 4 cinnamon sticks Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. 1. The hardest part of making this dish is coring the apple, because you don’t go all […] The post Whole Baked Apples with Cinnamon Sticks first appeared on Streats of Philly Food Tours. The post Whole Baked Apples with Cinnamon Sticks appeared first on Streats of Philly Food Tours ..read more

Bringing the Italian Market Inspirations to Your Kitchen from Chef Jacquie. Create a restaurant-worthy fall date night with Chef Jacquie’s creamy mushroom pasta recipe Ciao, amici! You know, there’s something about walking through the Italian Market here in Philly that just lights me up. It reminds me of being back in Italy, where food is […] The post Chef Jacquie’s Recipe: Creamy Mushroom Pasta first appeared on Streats of Philly Food Tours. The post Chef Jacquie’s Recipe: Creamy Mushroom Pasta appeared first on Streats of Philly Food Tours ..read more

Recipe by Chef Jacquie The post How to Elevate Your Salad Game with Goat Cheese and Raspberry Vinaigrette first appeared on Streats of Philly Food Tours. The post How to Elevate Your Salad Game with Goat Cheese and Raspberry Vinaigrette appeared first on Streats of Philly Food Tours ..read more

Chef Jacquie’s Tips for a Perfect End-of-Summer Caprese Pasta Salad As summer winds down, it’s the perfect time to savor the season’s market-fresh ingredients with a twist on a beloved classic: the Caprese Salad. By turning it into a pasta salad, you’ll enjoy the bright flavors of Italy in every bite. Here’s my 7 Pasta […] The post Summer Caprese Pasta Salad first appeared on Streats of Philly Food Tours. The post Summer Caprese Pasta Salad appeared first on Streats of Philly Food Tours ..read more

Ingredients: 1/2 box of elbow macaroni 1 garlic clove, minced 1 bunch of scallions, sliced thin, white part only 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinega 1/4 cups of extra virgin olive oil ( I used a Lebanese EVOO) 2 Tablespoons of Avocado oil 1 small bag of spinach 1 container of cherry tomatoes on the vine […] The post Summer Caprese Pasta Salad first appeared on Streats of Philly Food Tours. The post Summer Caprese Pasta Salad appeared first on Streats of Philly Food Tours ..read more

I previously wrote about fake EVOO back in 2012 and now I have updated my blog to show you what has happened since then — a lawsuit was settled, labeling has gotten a little better, and the consumer is a little wiser. WHAT’S IN YOUR E.V.O.O. (extra virgin olive oil)? In October 2006 Italians in Turin were enraged.  There was an imposter at their kitchen table disguised as Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  This had all the makings of a scandal. Don’t laugh, it could happen at your dinner table too, and the problem is more serious than you think. According to BBC News, some olive oil manufactur ..read more

Ingredients: 1 quart of heavy cream 1 jar of Lemon Curd (12.7 oz), I prefer Bonne Maman 1 16 ounce container of Mascarpone Cheese 1-1/2 cups of brewed espresso 1 package of lady finger cookies Lemon zest, for garnish Bring Mascarpone cheese to room temperature.  I like to stir mine with a fork occassionaly, to break it up and make it easier to whip. In a large mixing bowl add heavy cream and use a hand mixer to whip up, takes about 7-10 minutes. In another large bowl, combine mascarpone cheese and lemon curd, with a hand mixer, whip until well blended.  Fold in whipped cream, one thi ..read more

Recipe by Chef Jacquie –Ingredients for Raspberry Vinaigrette 1/3 cup raspberry vinegar 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons honey salt and pepper to taste   –Ingredients for Salad Container/bag of field greens ¼ cup of Raspberry Vinaigrette Salt and pepper to taste Fresh crumbled goat cheese Fresh raspberries, for garnish –Directions for the Raspberry Vinaigrette Place all ingredients in a cruet or sealed container and shake vigorously. For creamy vinaigrette add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard. –Directions for Salad In a large bowl add field greens, a pinch of salt and pepper, vin ..read more