Spicy Black Bean and Zucchini Quesadilla with Yogurt Lime Dipping Sauce This vegetarian quesadilla is certainly not lacking in flavor or substance. The black beans add a little protein kick, while the melty cheeses present that comfort factor we could all use from time to time. Serves 1. Ingredients: 1/2 medium zucchini, diced 2-3 TBL [...]

In the Kitchen with Sigona’s featuring Asparagus My one caution about asparagus is not to overcook it, and that’s a pretty universal sentiment. Even going back to Rome, the Emperor Augustus is said to have dispatched orders “to be done in less time than it takes to cook asparagus.” Grilled Asparagus Try grilling asparagus to [...]

Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Local Greens How to pick Lacinato kale & Mustard greens: Choose greens that are refrigerated or are kept fresh in open displays. Once picked, the natural gasses come out and the vitamins and nutrients begin to break down, so keeping them cool and crisp is essential. When selecting greens, look for [...]

To Hass or not to Hass Learn about the differences in two avocado varieties now available at Sigona’s: the Fuerte and the Hass. By Robbie Sigona Avocados are practically a staple for many homes in our state due to near year-round availability and versatility. Making a dish, such as an omelet or sandwich, “California-style” usually [...]

Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Avocados Avocados ripen best off the tree and are generally delivered not-quite-ripe to farmers markets and stores. Sigona’s always has ripe avocados available for our customers (look for the orange Ripe stickers). We have natural atmosphere rooms that ripen our avocados to perfection. Ripe avocados yield to gentle pressure. Avoid fruits that seem [...]

In the Kitchen with Sigona’s featuring Avocados California avocados are a wonderful ingredient; their creamy richness provides a cooling antidote to chili or salsa and adds richness to salads and shellfish. California roll, anyone? Simply Served: Mashed and spread on a piece of toasted whole wheat bread. Drizzle a bit of olive oil on top [...]

Big Game Appetizers No sports-watching party is complete without small, delectable treats! See below for ideas to get you going, they’re perfect for the Super Bowl. Beer & Cheese Fondue We think this recipe would be a hit at your Super Bowl party, don’t you? Adapted from Barron’s Fondue. Prep time: 1 hour. Serves 6. [...]

Sigona’s Fresh Press Olive Oil of the Month (August 2011) We’ve just received the first set of Australian oils for the 2011 season and can’t wait to tell you about them. The Australian olive harvest is counter-seasonal to that of the Northern Hemisphere, making this latest release of olive oils some of the freshest currently [...]