Cooking With Benjamin Franklin! How many of us can say that? Well, I had the chance to cook with one of America’s “founding fathers” because he was also a “founding foodie!” Remember that I shared two recipes on July 4th… Read More ›
Chef memoirs
Ready To Try A “Steamed Cheeseburg?” Another Unique “Hamburger America” Guest Burger Review!
Ready To Try A “Steamed Cheeseburg?” Well, I am, since the terrific restaurant Hamburger America in New York brings in a Chef to share a unique burger recipe each month! This time, let’s see what Bill Foreman of Ted’s Restaurant… Read More ›
Who Loves Zucchini? My Favorite Succotash Dish Celebrates Roasted Corn And Garlic Too!
My Zucchini-Corn-Mozzarella Succotash Recipe! I’m always looking for new ways to integrate Zucchini, Broccoli and other green vegetables into my menu – and this recipe can use both to create a “succotash” that makes a great side dish for any… Read More ›
Have Turkey Leftovers? Make This “Meat Pie!”
Who Wants Pie? A Very Unique Pie? For those who celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday and have some Turkey to utilize for the next few days, why not this alternative to “Turkey Tetrazzini?” I realized that this terrific “meat pie” recipe can… Read More ›
Nervous Turkeys! Food And Festivities! Macy’s Parade Close-Up!
A Day When Turkeys Are VERY Nervous! Yes, the United States of America is about to celebrate Thanksgiving. Here is how the holiday is described: “Thanksgiving Day, annual national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and other… Read More ›
I Made Robbie’s Cape Malay Fish Curry! Our “Culinary Collaboration” Dish!
Here is Robbie Cheadle’s “Cape Malay Fish Curry” dish, cooking away in a pan. For those who follow along regularly, you know that Robbie and I collaborated on a worldwide “culinary collaboration” recently: she made a dish that had cultural… Read More ›
Who Wants A “Guber Burger?” I Made One For You – And WOW! What Backlash!
Behold The “Guber Burger!” What a clever idea! Make a burger, slather it with peanut butter and enjoy the nutty goodness…all good, right? HA! Before I take you on a “history of food” journey, a personal note. I shared a… Read More ›
Chef Mimi’s Terrific “Braciole” Recipe! Here’s Her Great Recipe And Story!
Chef Mimi Cooks Italian! I love reading Chef Mimi’s blog: it’s always filled with great recipes and insight as well, and this dish is no different! Mimi made a very traditional Italian dish, and I loved what inspired her! As… Read More ›
Billy Goats Tavern Turns 90! A Chicago Institution’s “Cheezborger! Cheezborger!”
90 Years Of “Cheezborger! Cheezborger!” Exciting news for lovers of iconic food: the legendary Billy Goats Tavern in Chicago turns 90 year old today! Yesterday, they posted this on Twitter (sorry can’t do the “X” thing), and I knew I… Read More ›
Do You “Osso Buco?” I Do And Did And Here’s My Recipe!
Do You “Osso Buco”? Well I Do! It’s one of the best looking plates I’ve made, and it happened my first time making Osso Buco! FYI, “osso buco” is Italian for ‘bone with a hole’ (osso: ‘bone’, buco: ‘hole’), a reference to… Read More ›
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