“Somebody Feed Phil” These “Pasteis de Nata!” This week’s cooking challenge started with the TV series “Somebody Feed Phil” – because he went to Lisbon Portugal and devoured these “pasteis de nada!” They are traditional Egg Custard Tarts, made famous… Read More ›
52 in 22 recipes
Making “Crusty Chicken” With Jacques Pepin! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Honors This Master Chef’s Obsession With The Bird!
Making A Legendary Chef’s “Crusty Chicken!” We are in the last weeks of my “52 In 22” cooking challenge, so I am honoring some of the most legendary Chefs of all time! Well, it wasn’t really a battle – Jacques… Read More ›
My “Bacon-Wrapped Maple-Glazed” Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has Potato Pie! White Castle Stuffing Too!
Once a year, most of the country makes a Turkey. Some brine it, deep fry it, smoke it, or just bake it in an oven. But why do that when you can do THIS? For week #47 of my “52 In… Read More ›
BAM! Chef Emeril’s “Oysta Pasta With Caviar” Is My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge!
“BAM!” If you could only SMELL how this dish looks…”bam” is the only way to describe it! For this week’s “52 In 22” cooking challenge, I wanted to celebrate one of the world’s first “Celebrity TV Chefs” – yes, it’s time for… Read More ›
I Made Elizabeth Taylor’s Favorite Chili! The Legendary “Chasen’s Chili” Is My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge!
Welcome To The Legendary Hollywood Haunt Chasen’s! Week #44 in my “52 In 22” cooking challenge heads back in time to celebrate an iconic Hollywood restaurant – and one of the town’s most legendary stars! Yes, Chasen’s was a classic… Read More ›
Cooking Benjamin Franklin’s “Chicken Fricassee!” My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge “Boyles” Chicken!
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 these two recipes on July… Read More ›
Making Chef Dominique Crenn’s Unity Bread! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Also Has A Vegetable Parmentier!
Celebrating “Chefs For Unity” With Two Great Recipes! My latest “52 In 22” cooking challenge is helping raise awareness for an incredible organization called “Chefs For Unity!” A few months ago, a live streaming event was held to raise awareness… Read More ›
A Boozy Bermuda Fish Chowder! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Loves Sherry Pepper Sauce And Rum!
A Traditional Bermuda Fish Chowder! My wife Alex and I went to Bermuda several times, and we love the island, especially their use of “conch” AKA “scungilli” – which I have cooked with many times, and their incredible Bermuda Fish… Read More ›
Cooking At Harry’s Bar! “Legumi alla Primavera” And Bellini’s For My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge!
Welcome To Harry’s Bar In Venice! Yes, it may seem nondescript outside, but inside is one of the most legendary bars in the world – Harry’s Bar in Venice Italy opened in 1931 – and the 91-year-old institution is famous… Read More ›
A Creole Jambalaya Recipe! My “52 In 22 Cooking Challenge” Goes “Pot Cooking” With The Commanders Palace!
Who Wants Jambalaya?” The word “Jambalaya” always reminds me of “Seinfeld”, when Kramer almost sings the word as he describes the dish – but I got my inspiration from one of New Orleans’ greatest restaurants! Commander’s Palace has been a… Read More ›