Ready To Go Full “Jelly”? Here you go – the latest food trend – ready to give it a try? It’s the new ingredient on menus around the world: Jellyfish! As you can see above, a jellyfish salad with sesame… Read More ›
Cookbooks
Celebrating “National Burger Day 2025” With Mr. Hamburger America’s “Galley Boy” Tribute + Shake Shack Truffle Burgers!
It’s That Day Again: Time To Celebrate The Burger! A hamburger: seasoned ground beef on a bun with cheese, lettuce, tomato and pickle. Add fresh onion, mayonnaise or other sauce, and you are set! But who can stop there? As… Read More ›
Who’s Not Welcome At The “Tuscan Kale Butter Bean Soup” Table? A Great Soup Two Ways!
What Do You See Here? Well, I saw my next dish to make at home, because my wife Alex shared a recipe for Tuscan Kale and Butter Bean soup! Who why is there as “do and don’t” component? Because when… Read More ›
Was “Salmon Sashimi Ramen” A Good Idea? Well, I Tried And Here’s The Recipe!
I love ramen. Whenever I eat at a restaurant, I invariably do this – stir in a poached egg if its part of the dish, mix everything together and then pull out some noodles as high as I can: Yes,… Read More ›
Who’s Tried “Fish Veracruz?” I Did – And Here’s A Recipe You Will Love Too!
Behold A Bowl Of Lobster “Veracruz”! As with most delicious meals, this one began when my sister-in-law Cherie made my wife Alex some incredible Lobster Veracruz! Alex wanted me to know how good it was, which led me to make… Read More ›
Cooking With The Stars! I Made Stanley Tucci’s Ragu And Meatballs! Here’s The Recipe For The BKD Cookbook Club!
Dining With The Stars! Actor / Cookbook Author Stanley Tucci loves to talk about food – and I love to watch him do it! I’m telling you this because Jo’s terrific cookbook club asked us to cook with a celebrity… Read More ›
Do You “Ceviche?” Then Get Ready To “Tiradito!” Here’s Chef Mimi’s Recipe!
When Is “Ceviche” Actually “Tiradito?” Well, it’s not a question I even knew to ask, but when Chef Mimi visited the Daintree Rainforest in Australia, she was served an incredible dish that I had to share! This was a starter called… Read More ›
Vince Vaughn Celebrates The Legendary “Cooking Nonnas!” Their True Story Becomes A Star-Studded Film!
Nonna’s In The Kitchen! As a foodie, I love this story: a great restaurant on Staten Island is run by Grandmas – which keeps their family recipes alive for generations to come! Bravo Jody Scarvella, Owner Of Enoteca Maria On… Read More ›
A Healthy Seared Salmon + Asparagus Pea Feta Salad Meal! Recipes Here!
As happens, frequently, this dish began as an Instagram link from my wife Alex…she wanted a healthy salad that was different, and this one did the trick! I decided to make this the + one to my normal seared salmon… Read More ›
A Celebration Of Izakaya! Japanese Pub Food Recipes Are Here!
Do You “Izakaya?” If you do, great! If you don’t, you are missing out on a culinary treat! Izakaya food is a diverse and flavorful selection of small plates and snacks, often featuring a mix of grilled, fried, and raw dishes. Popular… Read More ›
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