Crusted Seared Tuna

Ingredients :   1 good quality square tuna steak black, white and red sesame seeds 4 tomatillos clean and peeled 2 roasted garlic cloves    ...

Tastes and Smells Like Easter

For those of you that celebrate, I hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend. And even if you're not a true believer, you may still score...

Cheese Ravioli with Fresh Vegetables

Ingredients : 1 lb mini round cheese ravioli,   cooked according to package directions 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 clove fresh garlic, ...

Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients : 1 garlic clove 1/2 sweet onion 2 cups plain tomato sauce 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt Pinch of sugar 1/4 teaspoon ci...

Buttercrust Pastry Dough – Good Friday or Anytime

I knew better than to expect you guys to wait until next week for this buttercrust pastry dough, after teasing you with its flaky seductiven...

Rack of Lamb with Blueberry Beurre Rouge – Small, Dark and Handsome New Twist

This Easter-inspired rack of lamb recipe is fairly typical of other dishes I’ve posted with this cut, except for one major difference; we’re...

Apple Hand Pies – Crimping is Easy

I’ve been playing around with a new pastry dough, and figured I’d use it as an excuse for a little demo on turnovers, or “hand pies” as the ...

Next Up: Apple Hand Pies

Back from the Desert,Thirsty for Food Wishes

I'm back from Arizona after a very relaxing week of golfing, watching baseball, and enjoying gorgeous weather that can best be described...

Beef Lo Mein

Ingredient : 1 pound flank steak, cut in half lengthwise,  then sliced across the grain in thin slices 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons...

Bourbon-Glazed Carrots – An Easter Side Dish that Really Shines

Before all you cardiologists out there start a petition drive to have my channel removed from YouTube, let me add the following disclaimer: ...

Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients :  1/2 medium brown OR yellow onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup) 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1/3 cup flour 1 quart chicken broth 2 cu...

Sfoglia's Chicken al Mattone

Ingredients :  1 4-pound whole chicken, backbone cut away and discarded, rinsed, patted dry 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided 3 table...

Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing – Chicken Wings Sold Separately

Some of you might think I’m posting this creamy blue cheese dressing recipe while on vacation, just so I don’t have to answer questions as ...

Chef John is Taking a (Real) Spring Break!

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be leaving Monday for Arizona's Valley of the Sun, for a week of baseball, golf, and not working on a ...

Blackberry Sorbet

A fresh fruit sorbet is a delightfully refreshing culmination to any meal. As a method of preserving the taste of a warm autumn into the dep...

Wild Rice Turkey Chili

Ingredients :  1 medium onion,Chopped 2 cloves garlic,Minced 2 cups turkey,cooked, cubed 2 cups wild rice, Cooked 15 oz can great northern b...

Beef & Guinness Stew – Drinking AND Eating Beer on St. Patrick's Day

While I’ve never been a huge fan of drinking Guinness, I’ve always been a great admirer of how wonderfully it can elevat e a simple beef st...

Next Up: Beef & Guiness Stew

McDonald's Shamrock Shake

Ingredients :  3 Cups vanilla ice cream 1 1/4 Cups milk, 2% or whole 1/4 teaspoon mint extract 4 drops green food coloring Whipped cream, to...

Orange Cumin Vinaigrette featuring the Old "Make-n-Shake" Salad Dressing Method

One of the first things you’re taught at culinary school is how to make an emulsified salad dressing. Of course, we were no longer allowed t...

Chicken Pot Pies with Chanterelles

Ingredients :  2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots 1 1/2 cups chopped celery 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, choppe...

Crème Caramel – Maybe the Best Dessert Ever

It would be impossible to pick a “World’s Greatest Dessert,” but if you’re going to have that conversation, the classic crème caramel has to...

Cheesecake Factory Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients :   1 pound large button mushrooms 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 green onions, minced 3...

Next Up: Crème Caramel

Bonefish Grill's Chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients : 8 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. plus Kosher Salt 1 tsp. oregano, dry leaves 1 tsp. black pepper, ground 1 tsp. red pepper flake...

Black Bean Soup

Ingredients :  2 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons butter 1 pound black beans, soaked overnight, drained 1 ham bone, cra...