The Dish
Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
I like this recipe for kung pao because of its simplicity. It really allows you to taste the bold flavors that infuse the chicken without distractions.
Pozole Rojo
Here is my version of pozole rojo. It would be very tasty on Super Bowl Sunday. I use pork as the main protein in my pozole, which is traditional.
Stir-Fried Chicken and Asparagus
Here is a delicious chicken and asparagus stir-fry recipe that is based on Woks of Life recipe, a website featuring Asian dishes.
Moules Marinière
One of my favorite recipes for mussels is an easy and basic one that I first learned from the great chef and instructor Jacques Pépin. This is his original recipe…
Shrimp Piccata
My first encounter with the Italian lemon-butter-caper sauce called piccata was when I ordered veal piccata in a restaurant. I love the piquant flavor of piccata and have made chicken…
Indian-Style Beef Curry
Indian-Style Beef Curry is my favorite Indian curry recipe. It has rich, complex flavors and a fair amount of heat but is not mouth-scorching.
Pommes Frites
The secret to great pommes frites is in first soaking them in water and then frying them twice: first at low and then at high temperature.
Easy Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken cacciatore is an easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It’s essentially an Italian-style chicken fricassee with tomatoes.
Cheese Fondue
One of my favorite foods to enjoy on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve is classic cheese fondue. It’s fun, festive and a great way to share food with company…
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
I’m pretty certain that at PF Chang’s restaurants the chicken lettuce wraps are the most popular menu item. I sure do love ‘em. Well, the recipe for the chain’s wraps…
Spicy Asian Beef
Here is a simple but very tasty recipe for Asian-style beef. There are many ways to serve it, and you’ll find it to be vibrant and delicious.
Oaxacan Pollo en Barbacoa
In this delicious recipe for Oaxacan Pollo en Barbacoa a whole but quartered chicken is slowly cooked until very tender.
Turkey & Walnut Cranberry Salad
After a day of (probably) overeating on Thanksgiving, here is a light recipe that makes use of some turkey leftovers and ingredients like low-fat mayo and yogurt that I like…
Panzanella: a Hearty Tuscan Chopped Bread Salad
Panzanella is a hearty Tuscan chopped bread salad made with tomatoes, onions, basil garlic, vinaigrette, and just about anything else you’d like to add.
How to Make Prawns Pernod
Prawns (or shrimp) Pernod is a rich, creamy dish made slightly spicy with Creole seasoning and with a subtle anise flavor from Pernod. Serve it straight up or with rice…
Homemade Tortilla Chips
It’s simple to make fresh tortilla chips at home. They are so much better than pre-packaged, store-bought chips. Here is the recipe.