Spring and Easter Meals with Chef Jamie Gwen

I celebrate spring by accenting freshness. For instance, I can have fresh rice daily in 18 minutes with this rice cooker. The newest Tiger JPW-H10U Rice Cooker has a special "express limited cup" setting and it will keep rice warm for 12 hrs. It also has 14 preset cooking settings for Sushi, Brown and Mixed rices and it even includes cake and soup settings. Click here to learn more.

I love to make Citrus Orzo with Olives, Almonds and Feta. And I add a mix of Pearls Specialties Olives and Black Olives to mine because I can count on the quality. Each olive is hand-picked and adds flavor to any meal. From traditional sliced black olives to a full line of imported Specialties including gourmet olives stuffed with garlic or blue cheese and Kalamatas, they are all the perfect choice to add flavor to any meal. Click here to learn more.

If you want to take your entertaining and snacking up a notch, my secret ingredient is Alouette soft spreadable cheese. Their chef inspired recipes like Spinach & Artichoke, Toasted Everything and their Garlic & Herbs will elevate your cheeseboard and afternoon snack. I even used their Garlic & Herbs to make this lovely Frittata. Alouette also makes a Double Crème brie that is crafted with farm fresh milk and cream for a melt in your mouth experience - perfect for your Easter or Mother’s Day brunch. Alouette soft spreadable cheese takes any occasion from blah to ooh lala… just look for their little birdie logo in the deli section. Click here to learn more.