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  • BLT Bucatini

    BLT Bucatini

    Here is an interesting and delicious version of a BLT, where pasta stands in for bread, pancetta replaces bacon and arugula fills in for lettuce. It’s a hearty dish. I…

  • Sesame-Garlic Tofu

    Sesame-Garlic Tofu

    Tofu is so versatile, a great low-fat source of protein, and takes almost no time to cook. This crispy tofu recipe is so tasty that your kids will even love…

  • How to Make Spaetzle from Scratch

    How to Make Spaetzle from Scratch

    When I lived in New York City, my favorite “big splurge” restaurant was Lutece, the lauded townhouse-turned-restaurant of celebrated chef and owner Andre Soltner. — Soltner was born in the…

  • Chicken Mei Fun

    Chicken Mei Fun

    One of my favorite food websites is a great one dedicated mostly to Asian cuisine called The Woks of Life . I recently tried out this Woks of Life recipe…

  • Chicken Thighs with Black Beans & Rice

    Chicken Thighs with Black Beans & Rice

    This is a terrific one-pot recipe from cookbook author Diana Henry that appeared in the New York Times. The key to success – as with many recipes – is to…

  • Surf & Turf Fried Rice

    Surf & Turf Fried Rice

    Here’s the deal: My wife really likes ham fried rice. I prefer shrimp. The solution: Surf & Turf Fried Rice using both shrimp and ham! It’s surprisingly good – the…

  • Chile Con Carne

    Chile Con Carne

    There are about as many different chili recipes as there are people who make it. This is my favorite. That said, please note that I put beans in my chili.…

  • Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Pesto Butter

    Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Pesto Butter

    If, like me, you have a lot of end-of-summer basil in the garden, here is a tasty way to use some of it. I like to make pesto butter to…

  • Spicy Grilled Shrimp

    Spicy Grilled Shrimp

    Here is a simple shrimp dish that is super tasty with a bit of heat from spices and fresh chili peppers. It’s also quick and easy – you can make…

  • Bison Tacos

    Bison Tacos

    I really love tacos and I love that flavor of lean bison meat. So, this bison taco recipe was a no-brainer. Of course, you could use ground beef if you’d…

  • Duck Confit Tagliatelle

    Duck Confit Tagliatelle

    There are few things I love more than duck confit. And, I also love pasta. So, I put the two together for this recipe: Tagliatelle with duck confit. It’s a…

  • Greek-Style Pork Souvlaki Skewers

    Greek-Style Pork Souvlaki Skewers

    I really love Greek-style pork souvlaki and this recipe is a great one for summer grilling. I suggest serving the souvlaki on pita bread with store bought tzatziki sauce or…

  • One Pot Roasted Chicken

    One Pot Roasted Chicken

    This method of oven roasting a whole chicken in a well-sealed pot makes for an incredibly juicy, tender chicken with natural pan jus. It’s one of my favorite recipes. 

  • Green Curry Beef Kebabs with Crispy Basil 

    Green Curry Beef Kebabs with Crispy Basil 

    If you’re thinking about firing up the grill for this 4th of July, here is an Asian spin on beef kebabs with Thai-style green curry paste and crispy fried basil.

  • Peanut-Sesame Noodles

    Peanut-Sesame Noodles

    Over the years, I’ve experimented with many, many different recipes, still trying to replicate the dandan noodles I loved so much. This recipe comes pretty close. I hope you’ll try…

  • Chicken Yakitori

    Chicken Yakitori

    Here is a very simple and really flavorful recipe for chicken yakitori skewers. These skewers would be great to serve at a Memorial Day cookout.