I Tackle A “Simple” Dish From Chef Yotam Ottolenghi! This is a new recipe for me, and I’m making it for Bernadette! I love taking part in Bernadette’s terrific “Kitchen Confidential Cookbook Review” series because it has given me a… Read More ›
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A Zucchini Ciabatta Frittata Recipe – Darlene’s Cookbook Confidential Review Is Here!
First of all, bravo once again to Bernadette, who is sharing a number of cookbook reviews based on recipes in the cookbook “Simple” by the acclaimed UK Chef Yotam Ottolenghi! Darlene Foster makes a zucchini and ciabatta frittata and shares… Read More ›
Tofu And Fresh Beans + A Unique Okra Recipe! The “Cook And Drink” Chefs Tackle Bernadette’s Cookbook Confidential!
Day #2 of Bernadette’s terrific “Cookbook Confidential” reviews of Chef Otolenghi’s “Simple.” As Bernadette posted: This week, we are reviewing Otolenghi’s “Simple”. This is a terrific cookbook filled with mouth-watering recipes. The first guest review is from Michiel and Jeen,… Read More ›
Making “Zoodle Pasta!” Here’s Stanley Tucci’s Recipe For “Spaghetti alla Nerano” Using Fried Yellow Squash!
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! It’s fast… Read More ›
I Made The “Sunday Gravy” Recipe From The Sopranos – With A Stanley Tucci Twist!
Cooking With The Sopranos! I have had a few people ask if I’ve ever cooked “italian gravy”, and the answer is “yes yes yes”, with help from The Sopranos! “The Sopranos Family Cookbook” celebrates TV’s greatest crime family with a… Read More ›
Carol’s “A – Z” Of World Cuisine Has The Flavors Of India!
Carol’s Culinary Journey Around The World Bites Into India! My blogging friend Carol has another installment in her terrific look at food from “A – Z!” This time, she explores the incredible culinary history of India: Carol’s stories are filled… Read More ›
What Is “Oscar” Serving At Tonight’s Academy Awards? Here’s A Peek From Chef Wolfgang Puck!
Who’s Hungry For Oscar? Well, iconic Chef Wolfgang Puck knows, because he’s been in charge of the post-awards Governors Ball for decades – so get ready for his signature “salmon caviar Oscar”! These are a tradition – I know because… Read More ›
I Am Making Classic Rao’s Restaurant Meatballs And Marinara! Can I Duplicate Anna And Vincent Rao’s Sauce?
Meet The Rao’s! There is a restaurant in East Harlem that has been open since 1896 – run by multi-generations of the Rao family. Two years ago, I shared this story of trying to replicate their famous Meatball recipe –… Read More ›
“Pulled Pork Pasta In Almond Cream Sauce”! This Recipe Has Me “Cooking Under Fire!”
Dig Into A Recipe That Had Me “Cooking Under Fire!” I’ve shared this before, but since I just cooked this terrific recipe again, I want to return to a show I produced for PBS in 2005, called “Cooking Under Fire”… Read More ›
Bacon Roses For Valentine’s Day! “Love Burgers” Too! Here Are The Best Romantic Dishes To Say “I Love You!”
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 ›
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