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Tips for going from ordinary to extraordinary….

1. Use fresh herbs instead of dried herbs. They add a freshness that cannot be duplicated with dried herbs.
2. When a recipe calls for wine, use a wine that you enjoy drinking. It is also nice to serve the same wine with dinner since you already know that it pairs well if it has been added as an ingredient.
3. Use sea salt, it comes finely ground and coarsely ground. You will be amazed at the difference from this small change. And you can use a little less of it, which will cut back on your overall salt intake without sacrificing a bit of flavor.
4. Use freshly ground black pepper instead of the pre-ground pepper. Pepper mills are available in a wide variety of prize ranges and the taste of freshly ground pepper is superior to pepper that was ground months or even years ago.
5. Use high quality olive oil. It is worth the extra money to invest in extra virgin olive oil so you can use it when cooking and when making salad dressing. Extra virgin olive oil comes from the first press of the olives, which is why it is a bit more expensive.
6. Try to use fresh produce instead of frozen whenever possible. Food is healthiest and more nutrient rich when it is not processed.