Recipe and photos by Launie Kettler When you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner, fajitas almost always fit the bill. They're flavorful and can feed a crowd or just a couple of people with leftovers for the next night. But what if we told you we had an even simpler weeknight fajita recipe with no dirty pans involved? Would you be shocked? Would you be dubious? Would you fall out of your chair and say, “Well, I find that idea quite outlandish!”  But it's deliciously true. The only thing you're going to need is a cutting board and an F.N. Sharp knife. {Oh, and some parchment paper. You ..read more

Recipe and video by Justin Grimm When you feel a Big Mac attack coming on, skip the drive-thru and head straight to your kitchen! In this how-to recipe video, Brand Ambassador Justin Grimm shows us how to make some air-fried potatoes stuffed with Big Mac ingredients, including a homemade version of that "special” sauce ? What You'll Need: First things first, gather your tools and ingredients. For tools, you’ll need an air fryer for the potato "baking", a skillet for the meat and veggie cooking, and a good cutting board and sharp knife for the ingredient prep (the Santoku Knife, the chef's knif ..read more

Recipe and photos by Justin Grimm When you’re craving the sweet and spicy combination of spicy jalapeno and cream cheese but want to skip the stuffing and frying, then this recipe for slightly healthier oven-baked jalapeno poppers is all yours! In the follow-along recipe video featured below, recipe creator Justin Grimm adds more pop to his stuffed jalapenos by adding both white cheddar cheese and cream cheese, plus everyone’s favorite: Bacon! ?  He also makes the prep work for this recipe a bit easier by cutting the jalapenos in half and stuffing them like cute little boats full of melty ..read more

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