Lobster Pasta
Fresh Maine Lobster in cream sauce; garlic, lemon and white wine reduction Spaghetti, Red Pepper Flakes, Basil, Thyme – and of course Lobster – come together in a creamy, lemony white wine reduction to make an exquisite meal Murder in the Kitchen: An Homage to Alice B. Toklas Ingredients Instructions Bring enough water to submerge…
Spicy Fish Chowder
When I was in high school, I had a best friend whose family always treated me as if I were one of their own. They were always so generous with me. I remember one time specifically when we went to a high-end seafood restaurant in Boston called “The Four Seasons” – it couldn’t have been…
Corned Beef and Cabbage
This recipe only requires 15 minutes of prep, and makes your house smell awesome all day. Just make sure you don’t have other plans for your oven! I vaguely remember my mom attempting to make this St. Patrick’s Day classic one time during my childhood. As I remember, it involved braising the corned beef by…
Bourbon Glazed Carrots
This elegant side dish is delicious, easy to prepare, and could stand on it’s own as a first course or appetizer. Plus, you get to set stuff on fire. Ingredients Instructions Watch The Video:
Seafood Pasta with Scallops and Gulf Shrimp
Even though this is easy enough for a weeknight, it’s also elegant enough for a special occasion.
Southwest Pork Chili Verde
This simple Southwestern stew is as simple as it is delicious. Instant Pot, Slow-cooker, and the traditional oven braise all work equally well and yield spectacular results. Ingredients Special Equipment You will need one of the following items (You should have at least one of these anyway!) Instructions First Steps – All Methods: For the…
Cajun Jambalaya
Today is Mardi Gras, which means it’s time for some Cajun Jambalaya! The observant chef will notice that this dish bears a striking resemblance to paella, but somewhat simpler and with different ingredients.
Instant Pot Stock
Almost all restaurants make their own stock – it’s one of the things that gives restaurant food that additional depth of flavor and texture. Traditionally, this process takes 8 – 12 hours at home, but the method here takes less than 2 – and most of that time is hands off – thanks to using…
Pesto with Penne, Roasted Asparagus and Grilled Chicken
Finally, the Pesto Pasta of My Dreams Assembling this pasta has four steps, all of which are super easy.
Game Day Feast
It’s that time of year again! This Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday – that weird yet super-fun day where Americans, all told, will eat approximately 28 million pounds of nachos, 1.25 billion chicken wings, and 8 million pounds of guacamole.
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
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. Step aside Marinara Meat Sauce, Ragù Bolognese is without doubt the Queen of Italian sauces. This stick to your ribs pasta will warm your…
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.
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.…
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.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
A True Italian Classic
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.
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.
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…
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.
Poke Nachos
A fusion of the fresh, bright and zesty flavors of Japanese and Mexican cuisine This is SUPER easy, and SUPER good. Wash it down with a couple of Mexican or Japanese light, crisp, dry lagers spiked with a little lime juice, and you’ve got dinner.
Cedar Wrapped Salmon & Asparagus
Infused with the sweet, smoky aura of cedarwood, this salmon and asparagus preparation makes for a killer presentation, and is easy to put together! Ingredients Instructions *Note: Depending on the thickness of your asparagus, you may need to par-cook it to ensure it’s done at the same time as the salmon. You could do this…
Grilled Chicken Thighs; Summer Salad; Jalapeño Green Goddess Dressing
This dish is a celebration of the very best flavors of deep summer. Make it soon – grilling season is almost at an end, and the ingredients which imbue a bright, earthy flavor to each bite are in prime season
Khao Soi Curry
This version of curry hails from Northern Thailand and is all at once warming, comforting and deeply flavorful.
Flatbread Pizza
Depending on how many different types of pizza you want to make, this can either be a relatively quick endeavor or part of an afternoon. I like to make several types of pizza, baking them one or two at a time during a football game or Sunday afternoon get together.
Grilled Sriracha Hot Wings with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
These wings are a riff on classic buffalo wings – perfect for game day, or any day for that matter!
Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Saffron Aoli and Old Bay
This grilled shrimp is summer on a plate.
Your 2020 Fall Cooking Bucket List Has Arrived: Recipes to Warm Your Heart and Soul
Fall is one of my favorite times of year. Here’s to soups and stews and savory, soul-warming food.
Medianoche Sandwiches
The perfect “midnight” snack, it’s easy to see how this sandwich became a staple of the Havana late night scene – after an evening of drinking, dancing and music, this is guaranteed to hit the spot. Also, they’re pretty darn good just for dinner.
Authentic Pesto Genovese
This is it. The real thing. Made according to the very specific instructions of the Genoese Pesto Societies.
Rustic White Bread
Unlike the Basic Artisan Bread which is a no-knead version that takes 24 hours to rise, this version takes about 4 hours start to finish. Ingredients: 1. 16oz All-Purpose flour (about 3 cups), plus perhaps another 1/2 cup for work surface kneading 2. 2 teaspoons Kosher salt 3. 3/4 teaspoon active dry or instant yeast…
Bruschetta
This makes for a great appetizer or even a light dinner. Follow these tips to elevate your brushetta game from great to magnificent.
Pasta with Parmesan, Sage and Brown Butter
Pasta. Sage. Brown Butter. Parmesan. That’s it. This four ingredient pasta comes together in just a few minutes and is far greater than the sum of its parts.
Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus; Charred Lemon Butter Sauce
This one-sheet wonder will have dinner on the table in no time. The key is to cook the salmon low and slow in a steamy oven so that it retains maximum flavor and silkiness.
Classic Chicken Marsala
This classic American-Italian Dish is comfort food at it’s best. Crank up the Pavarotti, uncork a bottle of wine, and prepare yourself for a meal that will challenge the best New York Italian hole-in-the-wall joint any day. Best part? Easy: 30 minutes start to finish.
Charred Lemon Vinaigrette over Seared Ahi Tuna
Bright, piquant, light and refreshing; the perfect weeknight summer dinner. Serve with a roasted green vegetable and a glass of dry white wine and you’ve got yourself a real treat.
Mussels and Chorizo in Spicy Garlicky Tomato Sauce
This dish combines the bold flavors of Italy and Spain. Simple to make, hearty and delicious, this will likely make it into your regular rotation.
BLT with Avocado and Brown Butter Mayo
The addition of Avocado and Brown Butter Mayo elevate the BLT from good to divine.
Basic Artisan Bread
Don’t stop reading: This bread has 4 ingredients, takes roughly 24 hours from start to finish – with about 15 minutes of actual work. And the results will blow your mind. Step-by-step instructions for the easiest, best home-baked bread ever.
How to Make Chowder
This post invites you to experiment – it is a blueprint and a technique, not a rigid recipe that must be followed. Use whatever ingredients you have on hand, or whatever you like.
Penne Alla Vodka
Another beloved Italian-American Classic, this basic dish will rival anything you might get at your local red-and-white checkered tablecloth joint and comes together in about 30 minutes.
New England Yankee Pot Roast
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.
Panko Macadamia Nut-Crusted Fish Filets
This quick fish recipe comes together in 30 minutes and won’t leave your kitchen smelling like fish or fish stuck to you pan. Serve with homemade tartar sauce, lemon wedges and a few slices of ripe avocado.
Beef Chili II
This hearty beef chili follows the same method as most other soups and stews and can be done in the oven in 4 hours or in a slow cooker over 4-8 hours. It is an updated version with a little less heat (the previous version had a whole can of chilis in Adobo!) and a…
Midnight Shrimp Scampi
Tiger Prawns, Sambal, Lime, Cilantro, Garlic Butter Sauce I call this “Midnight” Shrimp Scampi because it comes together in 10 minutes, is light enough for a late night snack, and filling enough to call dinner. Garlic, butter, Indonesian hot sauce and lime create the perfect balance.
Your Fall Cooking Bucket List Has Arrived: 10 Recipes to Warm Your Heart and Soul
Fall is one of my favorite times of year. Here’s to soups and stews and savory, soul-warming food.
Maple Butter Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Thyme
Celebrate Autumn with this succulent roast chicken. I think this might be the best roast chicken I’ve ever made. It is all at once lightly sweet, salty, just a little sticky (like BBQ sauce) and beautifully savory.
How to Achieve a ‘Steakhouse Style’ Sear on Your Home Cooked Steak
Ever wonder how steakhouses achieve such a beautiful crust on the outside of their steaks? The answer is simple: Heat. Really, really, really, high heat.
Hatch Hatch Hooray!
It’s one of my favorite times of year! Hatch Chile season is upon us and that means its time to celebrate one of the most wonderful peppers in existence – the New Mexico Hatch Chile. It’s a short season August and September only, so take advantage while you can!
Green Chile Bacon Cheeseburgers
To my great happiness, it is once again Hatch Chile Season! The Hatch Chile hails from the small town of Hatch, NM – arguably the pepper capital of North America. Hatch Chiles are exactly the same pepper as the well-known Anaheim Pepper, but because they are grown in the rocky soil of arid Southern New…
Frenched Rack of Lamb
This method will rival the best French Restaurants, yet is simple and easy enough for any home cook. The hardest part is finding a Frenched rack of lamb. Ask your butcher to do it for you, or keep in mind that lamb chops and lamb loin chops, or even a boneless leg of lamb will…
6 Cooking Gadgets That Will Instantly Up Your Cooking Game (Without Breaking the Bank)
Number 1: Salt Cellar Get a salt cellar and place it on your counter top near your prep area and stove. It’s presence will remind you to season your food aggressively and liberally. You should be seasoning your food at every step. Underseasoned food is the #1 reason why something might turn out bland. Trust…
The Intrepid Gourmet 