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 ›
Books / Media
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Do You “Zoodle?” Here Are Great Zucchini Noodle Recipes – Thanks To Stanley Tucci!
Behold the Mighty “Zoodle!” Yes, I am a “Zoodleholic”…it all began when I saw this photo: Yes, Actor / Author Stanley Tucci is a “Zoodler” – and my wife Alex has met him several times and they always talk food!… 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 ›
A “One Pot” Wonder – Orzo With Leeks And Fennel! It’s Spring Cooking With The BKD Cookbook Club!
Time For Some Spring Cleaning – And A “One Pot” Wonder! It’s the time of year when we like to freshen up for the good weather to come…and for food, that means bright, fresh cooking that is lighter, yet still… 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 ›
Want To See Lady Gaga Eating A Sandwich? Here’s A Night Of Celebrities Eating Oscars!
Caviar-Topped Smoked Salmon Oscar Statues! Well, what would you expect celebrities to eat backstage at The Academy Awards? These “mini-Oscars” of course! With the Academy Awards being handed out tonight live in Hollywood, I wanted to share what they plan… Read More ›