Who Makes The Best Store-Bought Marinara Sauce? Well, it was a fun question to ask and so The Washington Post did just that – and taste-tested a dozen different ones – and guess what? A legendary New York sauce romped!… Read More ›
Fine Dining
Want A Delicious “Swordfish With Sauce Piperade” Recipe? Patricia Wells To The Rescue!
“Bistro Cooking” with Patricia Wells – Swordfish with Piperade! I took part in a cookbook review series and made this dish, which is so good I made it again! I have many cookbooks from Writer / Chef Patricia Wells. Her focus… Read More ›
Here’s A Hearty & Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe – With A “Secret” Ingredient! It’s The BKD Cookbook Club…
Who Wants To Be “Deliciously” Healthy On A Cold Winter’s Day? As I type this on my computer, let’s go outside for a moment, when I shot this video in New York’s Central Park: Yes, it’s cold here! Jo at… Read More ›
Have You Made Bistecca alla Fiorentina – At Home? Here’s Chef Mimi’s Incredible Recipe + A Trip To Florence!
What An Incredible Feast To Make At Home! I love food and I love travel, so when Chef Miimi shared this recipe I had to share it and add some favorite memories as well! Mimi has made the iconic “Bistecca… Read More ›
Celebrate Valentine’s Day With “Chocolate For Breakfast!” Here’s Your “Lovin’ Good” Recipe…
A Strawberry-Stuffed Chocolate Taco! Well, let’s just say it: this is a match made in culinary heaven! Here’s a delicious recipe from the heart of Napa Valley wine country, thanks to my good friend Barbara Passino! Barbara Passino owned one… Read More ›
Chef Michiel And Jeen Share A Terrific Scallop Gratin Recipe! Scallops Rule!
A “Scallop Lovers” Post! One of the great things about social media is meeting other people who share a common love of food, and that describes two great Chefs you may know. Michiel and Jeen from the terrific website “Cook… Read More ›
Serving “Love Burgers And “Bacon Roses” For Valentine’s Day? Here Are Recipes For The Best V-Day Treats!
Love Is In The Air! Celebrate Valentine’s Day With “Bacon Roses” and “Love Burgers”! It’s my annual Valentine’s Day treat: the most delicious ways to say “I LOVE YOU” to that special person in your life! Let’s begin with this perfectly shaped… Read More ›
Have You Tasted Nantucket Bay Scallops? Here’s My Favorite Recipe!
It’s Nantucket Bay Scallop Season! Behold. These are Nantucket Bay Scallops. Yes, they are about the size of a U.S. dime, but they are packed with a thousand dollars of flavor! Let’s take a look at this “bivalve mollusk”: where… Read More ›
Bite Into La Copine Restaurant…An Incredible – And Snowy -Desert Oasis!
Feast Your Eyes On This! This sandwich is the result of an incredible culinary collaboration in one of the most unusual places for fine dining you can imagine! I was reminded of this incredible culinary adventure in the desert near… Read More ›
Would You Try “Oyster Caviar Pasta?” BAM! I Did And Here Is The Recipe!
“BAM!” If you could only SMELL how this dish looks…”bam” is the only way to describe it! I love Oysters, so when I did my “52 In 22 Cooking Challenge” two years ago, I wanted to celebrate one of the world’s first… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 