I Tackled A “Simple” Dish From Chef Yotam Ottolenghi! My wife was the first to turn me on to the incredibly inventive Chef Yotam Ottolenghi, when she bought me one of his cookbooks: Chef Yotam Assaf Ottolenghi is Israeli-born. He… Read More ›
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day With “Chocolate For Breakfast!” Chocolate Strawberry Tacos + Baked Eggs Too!
Celebrate Valentine’s Day With A Strawberry-Stuffed Chocolate Taco! Well, let’s just say it: this is a match made in culinary heaven – and no better time to make them than Valentine’s Day! Here’s a delicious recipe from the heart of… Read More ›
Do You “Egg Foo Young?” I Made The Recipe Thanks To Michael Ruhlman!
Do You “Egg Foo?” Young, that is! It’s an iconic dish – here’s a description: “Egg foo young (Cantonese: fu jung daan) is a savory Chinese-American omelet characterized by its thick, pancake-like shape and fluffy texture. It is traditionally deep-fried or shallow-fried… Read More ›
Celebrating “Comfort” Food! Pasta Salad, Caramelized Cookies And More Recipes!
Celebrating “Comfort” Food… It means something different to each of us, and so, when Jo Tracy made it the topic for her latest cookbook event, Darlene Fost jumped onboard! Here’s what she wrote: “When I was growing up on the… Read More ›
The Ultimate “Comfort Food!” The World’s Most Decadent Potato Puree!
The World’s Most Decadent Mashed Potatoes! The late Chef Joe Robuchon was known to make the world’s most decadent mashed potatoes, and here’s why! The Power Of “Comfort Food!” Chef Yotam Ottolenghi said it best: “When it comes to cooking… 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 ›
My Wife’s Favorite One Pot Pasta EVER! Here’s The Recipe That Blew Her Away!
Behold My Wife’s Favorite Pasta Dish Of All Time! I know, not blown away by the photo, are you? That’s OK, I wasn’t either – but when Alex took a bite, her face lit up and she said these words:… Read More ›
Here’s A One Pot Chicken And Buttered Noodle Recipe – Thanks To Robin & Willow!
Here’s A Terrific “One Pot” Meal! I love Robin’s website, always filled with great stories and recipes…here is a recent recipe she shared. She wrote: “This dish was inspired by a recipe from chef and writer Clare de Boer, who masterfully… Read More ›
Have You Had A Vietnamese “Banh xeo” Pancake? Heading To Vietnam With Chef Ottolenghi’s Recipe!
Heading Around The World To Discover Vietnamese Cuisine! One of the things I enjoyed most about the year-long cooking challenge I undertook in 2022 is that I got to go to places in the world where the food is uniquely… 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 ›
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