Jelly, Jam, Preserves or Marmalade?
What is the difference? I have pondered this question for some time and finally took…
Roasted Chicken Quarters
This recipe is inspired by the Roasted Chicken a la Le Pichet recipe, but with…
Crispy Pancetta
There are few smells that emanate from the kitchen that capture the imagination as much…
15 Minute No-Knead Bread In A Dutch Oven
Despite the list of equipment and what looks like a complicated process, this is actually…
Wang Bang Cauliflower
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil2 tbsp. sweet chili sauce1 tbsp. srirachaJuice of 1 lime3 cloves…
Chocolate Pudding Cake
I have not tried making this cake yet … but soon. Cooking spray4 c. whole…
Egg-In-Carbonara
I haven’t tried to make this yet. (Recipe from Delish.com) INGREDIENTS4 oz. spaghetti, cooked according…
Jerk Chicken
Note: I used chicken thighs and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper instead of a scotch…
Sausage and Peppers Pasta With Broccoli
INGREDIENTS¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil1 pound sweet Italian pork sausage, casings removed1 pound broccoli, cut…
Roasted Salmon With Toasted Sesame Slaw
KAY CHUN – New York Times INGREDIENTS4 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets3 tablespoons canola oilKosher salt…
Empanadas
Despite the widespread popularity of empanadas in Argentina, I had not been a huge fan…
Makin’ Bacon
There are three alternatives to cooking bacon. The most common method is to fry the…
Garlic Confit
We buy garlic with skins removed and use the entire container to make garlic confit.…
John’s Quinoa
Important and useful: You can make this ahead and either re-heat it or serve at…
Zucchini Blossoms
Zucchini blossoms, washed and dried; pistils removed 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 eggs1 tablespoon half…
Lemon and Black Pepper Pasta
Trader Joe’s carried a pappardelle pasta that contained bits of black pepper and an infusion…
Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Almonds
Our friend Dan prepared this dish for dinner on Saturday evening. First, we visited the…
Croissants
The link is HERE to an excellent video tutorial by Joshua Weissman showing “How to…
Grilled Branzino
Once upon a time, early in this century, we were visiting Paris and it happened…
Storing Fruits and Vegetables
This Washington Post article offers some up to date recommendations on how to store fruits…
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Other than substituting chicken, this is the same as the recipe for Tuna Salad Sandwiches.…
Orecchiette with Mushrooms
We spent a couple of nights in Denver during our trip to photograph universities in…
Chopped Cucumber Salad
Ideal side to any summer dish. And it does not get any easier than this.…
Rob’s Mezcal Margarita
Our friend Rob makes a killer margarita. It’s always difficult to have just one. -John…