Food & Drink
When it comes to party appetizers, I have a few guiding principles. First, they should be easy to make (especially when there is an...
Recipes
If there are four pillars of barbecue in the American tradition—Memphis, Kansas City, the Carolinas, and Texas—central California barbecue is the fifth, and Santa...
The inspiration I started with for this dish was pretty much I love mussels. They don’t require much in the way of fuss or...
I think we can all agree that grilled cheese is the universal comfort food, and the thought of having to leave behind an ooey,...
Starters
When it comes to party appetizers, I have a few guiding principles. First, they should be easy to make (especially when there is an...
BROCCOLI & KALE SALAD Makes 6 servings Ingredients: Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 cups broccoli florets, stems removed (2 bunches) 1...
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked mashed potatoes2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese2 egg yolks, lightly beaten1 teaspoon whole milk1 cup shredded low-moisture...
Mains
Scallops are a highly versatile seafood that can be prepared in a variety of ways, depending on taste preferences. Pan-seared scallops is a very...
This meal is pure luxury from start to finish. Prime rib is one of the most indulgent foods out there, but when it is...
Chef and cookbook author Danny Freeman understands the challenges of getting a healthy meal on the table quickly for a hungry family. He frequently...
Side Dishes
When I was at Per Se, Jonathan Benno, the chef de cuisine, tasked me with creating a warm roll for bread service. He told...
BROCCOLI & KALE SALAD Makes 6 servings Ingredients: Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 cups broccoli florets, stems removed (2 bunches) 1...
A delicious recipe from Martha Stewart’s cookbook, Grilling.
Dessert
Dirty Blondies are a decadent treat when cut into big squares, but I also like to slice them into 1-inch squares to serve after...
Peas? Yes, really! We use lots of vegetables and fruits to add natural sweetness to our baking, so why not peas? They are unusual,...
When Dana Pollack was in culinary school, she fell in love with macarons. But, she says, “I was so uninspired by the same flavors...
Cocktails, Wines & Spirits
Watermelon Sweet Tea Recipe from Ed Mitchell's Cookbook, Ed Mitchell's Barbeque
Serendipity in the Kitchen: Chef Debra Ponzek's Blue Butterfly Margarita Recipe
MAKES FOUR 6-OUNCE SERVINGS Ingredients 1 medium cucumber, sliced1 (1⁄4-inch) slice jalapeño2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 4 teaspoons sugarSaltIce2 cups club sodaLime slices, for...
Serendipity in the Kitchen
If you’ve been to Le Penguin in Greenwich or Le Fat Poodle in Old Greenwich, then you’re likely familiar with Anshu Vidyarthi, one of...
Serendipity in the Kitchen: Chef Debra Ponzek's Blue Butterfly Margarita Recipe
Former preschool teacher Barbara Costello— aka @brunchwithbabs—is a home cook, mother of four, grandmother of eight, and the adopted grandmother to more than 3...
