You Are Invited To “A New Era” For Downton Abbey! As a huge fan of the TV series and first film, I was excited to see the trailer for the new “Downton Abbey” film, which opens everywhere today! Take a… Read More ›
recipes
Making A “Capela” – Macau Meatloaf With Fat Rice! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Is Wrapped In Bacon!
Behold A Macau “Capela!” I loved a Chicago restaurant called Fat Rice, and their cookbook taught me about the cuisine of Macau, and how to make a “Macau Meatloaf” called a “Capela”! The word “Capela” refers to a circular shape,… Read More ›
Making Delicious Fresh Fish Tacos! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has The “Forever Fish” Recipe!
Want To Spice Up Your Fried Fish Tacos? Sure, we all do, don’t we? As my “52 In 22” cooking challenge heads into the refreshingly healthy summer season, it’s time to think about fresh, fun dishes to serve outdoors, and… Read More ›
My “Chocolate Salted Caramel Buttercream” Birthday Cake Surprise For Alex! This “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Was A Stacking Disaster!
My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has A Birthday To Celebrate! As those who are following this year-long series know, my wife Alex suggested I pick a new cookbook each week to make a recipe from , every week for… Read More ›
Cooking Izakaya! It’s Japanese Pub “Chopstick Food” For My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge!
Celebrating Japanese Izakaya! My “52 In 22” cooking challenge headed to Japan to cook some uniquely delicious food! The Japanese word izakaya (居酒屋) is made up of three kanji with the meaning, in order, “stay-drink-place.” A spot to grab a… Read More ›
The Legendary Zuni Cafe Roast Chicken And Bread Salad Recipe! My “52 In 22” Challenge Continues!
Celebrating An Iconic Roast Chicken Recipe! My “52 In 22” cooking challenge heads to San Francisco to honor the late Chef Judy Rodgers, who created food that utilized local ingredients and flavors. Rodgers was named the 2004 Outstanding Chef In… Read More ›
“Pulled Pork Pasta In Almond Cream Sauce” Recipe! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has Me “Cooking Under Fire!”
Dig Into My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge! Week #12 of my yearlong cooking project goes back to a show I produced for PBS in 2005, called “Cooking Under Fire” – it was the first ever cooking competition in the… Read More ›
Happy National Sloppy Joe Day! Here Are Recipes From Tanooki Homemade Cafe! — Bite! Eat! Repeat!
Happy National Sloppy Joe Day! Tanooki’s Homemade Cafe shares some great recipes and memories of this national treasure! Enjoy! I think I’d make some readers here nostalgic to your childhood memory today! So Sloppy Joe and I don’t have… Read More ›
The Tale Of Two “Potato Chip Egg” Recipes! Chef Ferran Adria’s Wild “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge! Why Did I Make It Twice?
Celebrating Chef Ferran Adria’s Wild Molecular Cooking! My “52 In 22” cooking challenge goes “molecular” for week #11’s recipe, thanks to the world’s greatest Chef! Here is the stack of cookbooks #11-20 for my “52 In 22” cooking challenge, and… Read More ›
Stanley Tucci’s Chicken Cacciatore Recipe! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Takes On Tucci!
Cooking With Tucci! I have posted many stories about various Stanley Tucci films, TV shows, and of course, his passion for food – so Stanley takes center stage on week #10 of my yearlong cooking challenge! My latest “52 In… Read More ›