Perfect Holiday Roast

It's that time of year again! Fire in the fireplace, pets curled up on the rugs, presents under the tree... and the general terror associated with totally f*#&ing up an $80 piece of meat. Fear not! I bring you good tidings of great joy - the Perfect Holiday Roast As a general primer, you may … Continue reading Perfect Holiday Roast

Ragù Bolognese

Step aside Marinara Meat Sauce, Ragù Bolognese is without doubt the Queen of Italian sauces. This stick to your ribs pasta will warm your heart and soul any time of year. So yeah, this takes 4-5 hours to make, but the good news is that using the oven-braise technique means that you don't have to … Continue reading Ragù Bolognese

Panko Parmesan Crusted Chicken Piccata

This twist on an Italian classic uses Japanese panko bread crumbs to create a delicate yet irresistibly crisp breading on the outside of lightly fried chicken cutlets which are then served with a savory and tangy pan sauce over angel hair pasta. Time: 45-60 minutesLevel: Easy/IntermediateCost: About $4-6 per plateServes: 4- 6 Ingredients: 2-3 … Continue reading Panko Parmesan Crusted Chicken Piccata

Crème Brûlée

Crème Brûlée is one of those desserts that seems all at once elusive, intriguing, intimidating and delicious. But really, once you grasp a couple basic concepts, and you do it a few times, it's only one of those things - delicious. Also, once you get it figured out, the flavor combinations and possibilities are endless. … Continue reading Crème Brûlée

Paella: How to Make an Edible Art

“If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with him… the people who give you their food give you their heart.” – Cesar Chavez Paella is that it is a social dish. It's built - layer by layer - in one pan and served at the … Continue reading Paella: How to Make an Edible Art

Spaghetti and Meatballs

A True Italian Classic Meatballs 2 lbs ground meat (I like 1lb each beef and pork) Panade for meatballs 2 eggs 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup panko 1 tsp kosher salt Arromatics: No need to be exact about the following (fresh is best, dried is fine): Around 2 tablespoons-ish parsley, finely chopped 4 -6 … Continue reading Spaghetti and Meatballs

All American Beef Stew

Yankee Cooking At Its Best This New England Classic is easy to make, but does require a long braise. The active cooking time is probably an hour or less. It is even better the second day. The first time I made this, the aroma filled my SoCal home and brought me straight back to my … Continue reading All American Beef Stew

Your 2022 Fall Cooking Bucket List

Fall is one of my favorite times of year. Here's to soups and stews and savory, soul-warming food. #1 Khao Soi Curry Full of warm, savory spices, this unique Northern Thai Curry is all kinds of cozy. I first had this version of curry in Bend, Oregon of all places. I was on a business … Continue reading Your 2022 Fall Cooking Bucket List

Traditional Japanese Ramen

This is not the ramen you had in college Okay, the bad news first, but don't skip: This takes two days to make. The good news is that it's probably only a couple hours on Day 1, and a couple hours on Day 2. Mostly, you just have to plan ahead and commit - but … Continue reading Traditional Japanese Ramen

Mojito Tacos

These fresh, vibrant tacos are perfect for a warm summer evening. Named for the drink, these tacos are brightened up by the flavors of rum and mint - and it totally works. Ingredients: 1. 4 chicken breasts, butterflied 2. 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 3. 2 teaspoons fresh mint, finely minced 4. 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, finely … Continue reading Mojito Tacos