June 2015

Using the Integrated Temperature Probe for a Perfectly Done Roast

One of the many advanced features of the Wolf Gourmet countertop oven is the integrated temperature probe. Then oft-used “look and see” approach is not always accurate, as we all have probably experienced biting into a piece of dried-out turkey on Thanksgiving. There’s no real secret — the way to achieve the best tasting mustard glazed roast chicken, leg of lamb, or herb-crusted beef tenderloin is cooking to an exact temperature. When cooking a large cut of meat such as the recipe for beef tenderloin below, ROAST mode is a given. Coupled with the probe feature, you’ll get a delicious crust and a perfectly… Read more

Amp Up Your Smoothie with Add-ins

Is there a true definition of a smoothie? We think not. Yogurt, coconut water, pomegranate juice, ice cubes, frozen banana are all up for consideration – we’ll do what we like, thank you very much. Smoothies can be ultra-healthy or decadent; it’s all up to you. Craft what you crave or follow a recipe. You really can’t mess up a smoothie. With a Wolf Gourmet blender, simply load up the blender jar and press one button. Our pre-programmed smoothie function takes your favorite combination of ingredients and turns it into a smooth and delicious beverage. The smoothie cycle starts by… Read more

Confidence In Every Step: Roasted Beef Tenderloin

This beef tenderloin roasts perfectly in the Wolf Gourmet countertop oven and is ideal for entertaining or a weeknight meal. Follow these simple steps for delicious results. Your tenderloin may already be trimmed and tied. If so, you just saved a step. If not, trim off any fat and silver skin and tie the roast with butcher’s twine. Let the tenderloin rest at room temperature before roasting. This allows for more even cooking and prevents the exterior of the meat from drying out when it’s placed in the hot oven. Preheat your countertop oven to 400˚F in Roast mode and press the Convection button…. Read more

Confidence In Every Step: Hollandaise Sauce

Using the Wolf Gourmet blender turns sauce making into fast and easy work. The emulsion cup works well with dressings and helps you drizzle melted butter into notoriously finicky sauces like the classic Hollandaise at the exact right rate. Hollandaise is a luscious, creamy sauce often served over eggs Benedict. One of the five French mother sauces, it is an emulsion of melted butter and egg yolks with some acidity from lemon juice and a touch of cayenne pepper. Emulsions can be tricky endeavors, with just the right ratio needed to achieve perfection. Too much heat or adding the butter… Read more

#PredictDelicious Instagram contest: Visit your local Sur La Table and enter to WIN

Wolf Gourmet is now available at Sur La Table and at surlatable.com. To celebrate, we’re giving away a suite of Wolf Gourmet appliances and cookware. You could win a Wolf Gourmet Blender, Countertop Oven, 4 Slice Toaster and a 10-piece Cookware Set. Entering the contest is easy. First, follow @WolfGourmet on Instagram. Then, visit your local Sur La Table store between June 8 – 28, 2015 and take an Instagram photo of the Wolf Gourmet display or your favorite Wolf Gourmet appliance. Post the photo using the #PredictDelicious hashtag, making sure to tag @WolfGourmet and @Sur_La_Table. You’re automatically entered to win Wolf Gourmet countertop appliances… Read more

Artisan Bread Guide

With four simple ingredients, bread has been around for thousands of years. With humble beginnings of unleavened bread baked in clay pots to community bakehouses where citizens would prepare their bread at home and bring it to a central location for baking, hand-crafted breads have been at the dinner table. Today, there’s typically a myriad of artisan breads available at the local bakery as well as a decent selection at most grocery stores. They all look delicious of course, so which one should you buy? It depends on what you are going to do with the bread when you get home. Here are… Read more