What Do The Stars Eat On Oscar Night? Well, perhaps Lady Gaga will enjoy a sandwich, but I think it’s going to be a lot more extravagant than that – beginning with a “smoked salmon and caviar” Oscar! For the… Read More ›
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Making Zucchini Noodles – “Zoodles!” + Chefs Michiel And Jean Have A Zucchini Recipe Too!
Behold the Mighty “Zoodle!” Yes, I am a “Zoodleholic”…it all began when my wife Alex didn’t want pasta one night – but we had a lot of Zucchini, so she bought this nifty “Zoodler” and away we went! A recent… Read More ›
Nigella Lawson Joins “The Great British Bake Off!” Here Are Some Of Her Unique Recipes To Enjoy!
Nigella Joins The “Great British Bake Off” Team! While this was officially announced last month, I am just getting around to sharing this incredibly good news – my favorite TV show has added an incredibly empathetic Chef! Fans of the… Read More ›
Bone Marrow Risotto? Yes Please! Chef Mimi’s Recipe PLUS My Bone Marrow Pasta Experience!
Who Loves Bone Marrow? I will be honest: I know a fair number of people don’t really like it: whether it’s the texture – a “meat custard” vibe – or simply the concept of eating what’s inside a hard bone,… Read More ›
Want To “Ottolenghi?” Here’s His Delicious “Orzo With Prawns, Tomato and Marinated Feta” Recipe!
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 ›
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 ›
Need Some Good Luck In 2026? Here’s Your Happy New Year’s “Hoppin’ John!”
Dig Into This “Good Luck” Stew For 2026! Do you know what “Hoppin’ John” is? Well I didn’t for years, but thanks to my wife Alex, I learned that it’s a longtime tradition: you are supposed to make it on New… Read More ›
Making Anthony Bourdain’s “Garlic Pork Mignons” To Honor the Late Chef….
Paying Homage To The Great Anthony Bourdain… I was stunned when news of Chef / TV Host Anthony Bourdain’s death hit in June 2018: he was a great Chef, passionate Foodie, best-selling Author, TV Host and world traveller…to pay tribute… Read More ›
It’s National Pasta Day 2025! Celebrating With Giuliana And Bill! Stanley Tucci’s “Pasta Pie” + “Under The Tuscan Sun” Pici Rolling!
It’s National Pasta Day 2025! I love all of the “food holidays” throughout the year, and nothing is better than this one: a celebration of all things pasta! So I have reached out to all of my Celebrity contacts to… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 