Plus his top 3 pantry staples.
But good cooking isnt just about the ingredients; every chef swears by quality cookware.
Thats why Zakarian partnered with Dash to create the (fittingly named)Zakarian by Dashcookware line.
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EatingWell:What makes the Zakarian by Dash kitchenware line unique from other cookware lines?
EatingWell:What’s a product from the line you might’t stop using right now?
Its oven- and grill-safe and compatible with gas, electric and induction stovetops.
Zakarian:Dijon mustard!
Its a Zakarian household favorite and an ingredient thats in our daily rotation.
EatingWell:Do you have a favorite seasonal recipe that you have been making all summer long?
EatingWell:What are your top 3 pantry staples that you always have on hand?
Zakarian:One, a variety of good olive oils.
If your pantry is well-stocked, you only need a few ingredients from the store to make dinner happen.
The citrus oils are even exceptional-tasting drizzled on ice cream.
Second is chardonnay vinegar.
Almost everything I make, I use Forum chardonnay vinegar.
Last is smoked Maldon salt.
I see to it I always have smoked Maldon salt on hand.
Keeping this in your pantry at home is an easy way to elevate your cooking and up the flavor!
EatingWell:Your favorite vegetable and favorite way to prepare it?
Zakarian:During the summer, I really enjoy grilling my vegetables.
If youre using skewers, place only one throw in of vegetable on each skewer rather than mixing them.
I recommend using the Zakarian by Dash Nonstick Cast-Iron Grill Topper, which is perfect for searing vegetables.
EatingWell:What does “eating well” mean to you?
Zakarian:Good, real ingredients, prepared simply.
Zakarian by Dash.11" Nonstick Cast Iron Skillet.
Zakarian by Dash.12"x12" Nonstick Cast Iron Grill Topper.
