Snake River Farms

Who doesn't love a thick pat of butter melting on a stack of pancakes or toast? Butter is that ingredient that we just can't seem to get enough of, and when it comes to baked goods, it's practically a necessity.  But have you ever considered how butter could amplify the flavor of your favorite cut of tenderloin steak ? Ask any chef or meat master, and they'll tell you butter is a flavorful component of some of their favorite beef recipes. Why is this? Let's take a look at the reasoning behind the combination along with a helpful recipe to get you started. Why Would You Butter Steak? A delicious cut of dry-aged beef is already savory and bursting with flavor on its own, so why would you want to add extra fat to it? Well, the combination of butter with a meaty cut of beef can be compared to adding chocolate chips to waffles. While separate, both ingredients are still delicious, but when combined, they complement and elevateeach other’s flavor.The...

Coriander is a flavor powerhouse. Its versatility and subtle flavor profile make it an excellent addition to both sweet and savory recipes. If you aren’t using it frequently, it is time to change up your recipes to include this powerful spice with a host of amazing health benefits. Coriander and cilantro actually come from the same plant, the Coriandrum sativum plant, a member of the parsley family. The leafy greens are cilantro, while the plump, creamy brown seeds (the plant’s dried fruit) are coriander. Although they come from the same plant, the flavor comparison couldn’t be more different. Cilantro is a bold way to add fresh flavor, whereas coriander provides a slight flavor enhancement that blends perfectly with a variety of other flavors, lending complexity to rubs and marinades. Coriander adds a subtle complexity to tenderloin steak and enhances the natural flavors of the meat. The History of Coriander Native to the Mediterranean and the Middle East, Coria...