The Deli Dish

  • A photo of a red mug full of hot cocoa topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, with a tin of the Next Door Cafe's Hot Cocoa mix next to it, and a tower of more cocoa tins behind them. There are red and silver gift box bows scattered around the display.

    Hot Cocoa from our Next Door Café

    Move over, Europe. Your ultra thick, ultra rich, ultra luxe drinking chocolates are great, but sometimes you just want a mug of really good, everyday hot chocolate. Zingerman’s cocoa connoisseurs … Continued

  • A photo of a jar of American Spoon Leelanau Apricot Preserves.

    Apricot Jam and Fresh Ricotta Cheese Omelet

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A marvelous and easy-to-make-at-home meal Here’s a lovely, easy-to-make meal that you can use for breakfast, lunch, or a light supper. All it takes is … Continued

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    Ukrainian Radish Salad to Make at Home

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Simple and simply delicious This time of year in Ann Arbor, we have an abundance of beautiful, fresh radishes at the market! One great way … Continued

  • A photo of a bunch of carrots on a wooden surface.

    Fig Jam and Fennel Seed-Roasted Carrots

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews An autumn dish that’s easy to make at home Here’s a delicious, easy-to-make dish for your fall table! The prep work takes maybe 10 minutes, … Continued

  • A photo of a wedge of Emmentaler Reserve on a sheet of brown butcher paper.

    Emmentaler Réserve Cheese at the Deli

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Artisan Swiss mountain excellence at its traditional best Every once in a while, there’s a cheese at the Deli that is SO delicious that I … Continued

  • A close-up photo of the layers inside a croissant.

    Cultured Butter Croissants from the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A wonderful new “Wow!”-evoking culinary improvement Shortly after starting her studies at the Sorbonne in Paris in 1929, Simone de Beauvoir wrote in her journal … Continued

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    Apple and Apricot Salad for the New year

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Dressed with an extra-aged apple cider vinegar from Quebec Here’s a great little salad that you can make at home in a matter of minutes! … Continued

  • Pa Amb Tomàquet to Make at Home

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Terrific Catalan “Tomato Toast” With the NFL preseason kicking off this past weekend, I was thinking about how an extra point is more formally known as … Continued

  • A photo of a pile of Yukon Gold potatoes.

    Mashed Potato Salad for Your Table

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A terrific taste of East Texas summer! Right now, the Roadhouse has some terrific East Texas hot links on the menu—the traditional spicy, smoked, cooked sausage … Continued