This is my great aunt’s recipe and was sent to me by my cousin who put it together from a couple of pieces of paper my aunt had written on. He said, “As you can see, trying to... Read More
It’s no secret that reducing your intake of red meat is better for your health. I spent four years as a vegetarian a decade ago, and I’m heading more in that direction again. ... Read More
As for many Italian Americans, my childhood Thanksgiving and Christmas Eves were all about seafood. Christmas brought the traditional Sicilian Feast of the Seven Fishes, while Than... Read More
Most people fall into a rut when it comes to holiday bread options (think Pillsbury Crescent Rolls), but I have a couple of deceptively simple recipes that will impress your guests... Read More
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Hearty appetites always accompany heightened expectations when professional chefs invite guests to their homes, and especially for a food-laden holiday like Thanksgiving. Ordinary ... Read More
There are certain main courses synonymous with specific holidays — turkey for Thanksgiving, ham for Easter, prime rib for Christmas — and I’ve made them all. A few years ... Read More
I say this every year but I’ll say it again: Fall is my favorite time of year, and one of my favorite fall ingredients is the glorious bounty of winter squash. These recipes ... Read More
People often ask for my favorite chicken recipes, but truth be told, I didn’t eat a lot of chicken growing up, mostly seafood, pasta and vegetables, which is what my mom was ... Read More
If you’re thinking of making dinner for that special someone for Valentine’s Day this year instead of eating out, you’ll want to be sure the meal is restaurant quality. Becau... Read More
Whether your family passes Pillsbury crescents or brown-and-serve rolls, the bready part of a holiday dinner is often woefully neglected. For some reason, people think making crava... Read More
Fall is my favorite time of year, and Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday (it’s like Christmas without all the hustle, bustle and hassle). Many cooks prefer the seasonal boun... Read More
Meringues are something people rarely think of making, but they’re actually a quite simple, no-fat way to satisfy a sweet tooth. The flavor is similar to marshmallows, but yo... Read More
About two years ago, I had to give up my grill. The apartment building I live in started enforcing a California fire code that bans grills with a propane tank larger than one pound... Read More
I got a lot of e-mails regarding last month’s deviled egg recipes, most in reference to my comment about fresh eggs being easier to peel, and that I let the eggs sit for 15 m... Read More