On special at the Market this month {May 2013} … this Wagshal’s Bone-in Pork Loin shouts spring!!! For flavor and moisture… we here at Just Simply… Cuisine rub the roast with seasonal herbs and baste it with white wine throughout the cooking process. Fennel is added towards the end for more flavor and moisture and […]

Wagshal’s Imports- Fermin Ibérico de Bellota Smoked Panceta A high end, artisanal pork product made from the one-of-a-kind Ibérico de Bellota breed from Spain, traditionally cured and hickory smoked here in the United States for some of the most flavorful, high quality panceta on the market. The masses voiced the demand, and these companies responded. The FABI Awards recognizes progressive food […]

Have your Wagshal’s butcher trim a 6 pound, 4 rib, center-cut, bone-in veal breast of excess fat, cut a pocket into it and crack the large, flat chine bone to which the ribs are attached to make carving easier. Hector did an AMAZING job at the Market yesterday for this Just Simply… Cuisine recipe!!! Remove […]

Spanish Serrano Ham Bocadillo (Mini Sandwich) This delicious creation is our Deli’s January 2013 specialty mini sandwich. INGREDIENTS Thinly sliced Serrano Ham Olive oil Vinegar 2 leaves Lettuce 1 Roll, freshly baked Enjoying Serrano Ham is a passion shared by all of Spain. This emblematic ham is the base for a large variety of tapas and […]

January 2013: What we’re drinking now! You know, we usually like to have a theme, a cohesive narrative that weaves its way through our monthly selections. This month, we just wanted to share some beers that we’re drinking and enjoying now. They’re from all over the USA. They’re in a range of styles. They’re all […]

Candy Cane Cocktail INGREDIENTS 1 candy cane, crushed, for garnish 2 ounces strawberry vodka 4 dashes white creme de menthe 2 1/2 ounces cranberry juice Ice cubes PREPARATION Place crushed candy canes on a small plate or saucer. Wet the outside rim of a chilled martini glass with water. Holding the glass by the stem, […]

The Martinez is a classic gin drink that led to the creation of the Martini. In search of the best Martinez recipe: Travel. Eat. Stuff. has a terrific spin on the classic cocktail {pictured above}. And Mix Pour Serve offers the history of the famous drink, as well as, a delicious version of the recipe. Try […]

Wagshal’s offers Prime Beef Raised Lamb and Veal. Fresh local ingredients delivered 7 days a week. Try this recipe for lamb stew with chickpeas, tagine-style. Time: About 2 hours INGREDIENTS 2 pounds lamb shoulder 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small onion, grated (about 1/3 cup) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground […]

‘Pam the butcher’ – a cut above the rest by William Treger, Staff Writer Pamela Ginsberg, “Pam the butcher,” has been working at Wagshal’s Deli since 1997. The nickname sounds tough but at Wagshal’s Market on Massachusetts Avenue, top D.C. butcher Pamela Ginsberg is affectionately known as “Pam the butcher.” A woman in a profession dominated […]

For this Just Simply… Cuisine recipe, Wagshal’s pasture raised lamb shoulder was cubed, marinated, seared, and braised long and slow in a Lodge Cast Iron Dutch oven.  To save time, substitute a quality store bought Harissa for the marinade. For added texture and taste, Bob’s Red Mill cooked, hulled Barley marries the stew as a perfect side. Harissa Marinated Lamb Shoulder […]