Does This Look Good To You? I came across this photo in The Washington Post’s Recipe section, and as my wife Alex is a Branzino fan, I knew I had to make this…a “Branzino with roasted Red Pepper and Fennel”… Read More ›
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New York’s New Taste Sensation! All Hail “Le Veau d’Or” – This “50 Best In The US Restaurant” Has Sizzling Frog Legs And A Unique Martini!
Iconic French Food Takes Over New York! These are Frog Legs, served sizzling noisily in a very hot pan – I will share that video soon, but this dish, above all, cements New York’s Le Veau d’Or as the most… Read More ›
Here Are Fresh Fish Tacos To Keep Summer Alive! Spicy Salsa Kicked It Up A Notch!
Want To Keep Summer Alive Just A Bit Longer? Sure, we all do, don’t we? As a healthy summer season of eating comes to an end, I wanted to go out on a delicious high note, and so when I… Read More ›
I “Veracruz’d” My Fish And You Can Too! Here’s The Recipe!
A Fun Fish Dish Done “Vera Cruz” Style! First, a huge shoutout to my sister-in-law Cherie: not only is she a great Chef, but she made fish in a “Veracruz” sauce and I was hooked! Veracruz-style fish, or Pescado a la… Read More ›
Who Wants A Traditional Paella Recipe? How About One That Breaks Culinary Law? I Have BOTH!
My Delicious Paella Adventure! I’m always looking for some new recipes, and of course putting a bit of my own spin on them – sometimes offending purists like this! This Is The Tale Of Two Paellas! I have made Paella… Read More ›
Here’s A Terrific “Tomato Butter Pasta” Recipe! Parmesan Rind’s Surprise Addition + TWO Ways To Make!
Who loves pasta? How about this delicious dish of “tomato butter” pasta? Well, I do and guess what? I had it the other night at a GREAT restaurant in Napa Valley wine country! This is Ciccio, located at the north… Read More ›
Fresh Sun-Dried Octopus – It’s Santorini’s Spectacular “Food With A View!” 1,000 Steps Await!
Talk About “Food With A View!” I began a series of food posts that showcases spectacular places to eat, literally “food with a view” – and what is more spectacular than the town of Oia on the Greek island of… Read More ›
Here’s LA’s Iconic “Wet” French Dip! The Story Of “Philippe The Original!”
Time To Bite Down On The Best – And Wettest – French Dip In Los Angeles! You are looking at a legendary “French Dipped Sandwich”, thanks to the iconic LA restaurant “Philippe The Original!” As a fan of classic eateries,… Read More ›
Pici “Imperfect Shape” Pasta Is My Vacation “Holiday” Meal! From “Under The Tuscan Sun!”
Cheers From Tuscany! There is a long story behind this photo, but I am going to keep it short, simple and hopefully delicious. It’s all because of Brookford Cooking Diaries! Jo Tracey has a great website that celebrates food all… Read More ›
A Crab Corn Chowder + Tomato Sandwich Summer Finale – With Bacon!
Who Like Fresh Corn Crab Chowder? Well, I do, and once you see this recipe, you should too! Oh, and one other question: Who Likes Fresh Tomato Sandwiches? Again, we all should – so I made both to have a… Read More ›
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