Go Brazilian – A Perfect Dish for a Convivial Summer Supper
Brazilian cooking remains one of the least known, and most interesting, cuisines thanks to its combination of Portuguese, African and native Indian influences.
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Give Salad a French Accent with Fresh Beets
I have always loved beets and was delighted to discover this way of serving them as a kind of salad while apprenticing at a restaurant in Paris.
Sesame Salmon Puts Color and Nutritional Goodness on Your Plate
Put some color and nutritional goodness on your plate using fresh, wild fish in this classic Asian-style recipe.
A New Method For Tandoori Chicken
Because slashing skinless chicken parts to better expose the flesh to the marinade can be challenging – cut too deeply and the meat dries out during cooking – I began to think about alternative ways to make this succulent dish.
Fresh Tomato Sauce Makes the Meal
Salads draw attention for easy summer eating, but I have another favorite go-to for making quick warm weather meals. As long as local tomatoes are available, I keep fresh homemade tomato sauce on hand.
Inspired by Sesame Noodles
When an ethnic dish becomes really popular, I tend to get suspicious. In this light, I wondered how Chinese cooks would make another ethnic favorite, sesame noodles.
Learn How to Make the Best Grilled Vegetables
Whether you use a charcoal grill, gas grill or a grill-pan on the stove, learn how to bring out the best in fresh vegetables this Summer.
Chicken Salad Fit for a Celebration
When June graduations and weddings call for creative menu planning, the biggest challenge can be finding casual yet elegant and attractive dishes that please everybody without stressing the cook.
Go Tropical with Papaya Salsa and Jicama Chips
The color of a tropical sunset, papaya always brings an exotic touch to the table.
Very Versatile Veggie Soup
How can you prepare and consume the variety of cruciferous, leafy green, and orange/red vegetables, and other veggies experts urge us to eat every day?
Chronic Inflammation: The Elephant in the Room of Our Health
Most Americans know that health risks such as high blood cholesterol and blood sugar are important to monitor, but a growing number of researchers believe that other major factors with far-ranging effects on heart disease and cancer should be getting more attention. One of these big factors is inflammation.
On Christmas Eve, Feast Italian-Style
The Feast of Seven Fishes, an Italian Christmas Eve tradition, calls for serving seven individual seafood dishes. Instead, I invite friends to share this Feast of Seven Fishes, a colorful dish which includes seven kinds of fish and seafood.
Lemon Chicken with Broccoli and a Tropical Twist
Lemon chicken is legitimately Chinese. But for Americans, chefs batter and deep-fry the chicken, then top it with a gooey, tart-sweet sauce. See how we make a colorful, healthful version of this well-loved dish – with a tropical twist.
Catch a Moroccan-Style Dinner
A fabulous way to add excitement to your fish is with a flavorful dry rub, like this blend of spices North African cooks use.
