Think about this: You've never seen a fine dining restaurant serve Beer Can Chicken, have you? That's because real chefs know it is not the best way to roast a chicken.
Summer has officially arrived, and with it the season's heavy heat has settled in. So, it's time for easy-to-throw-together meals that can serve one or an entire beach house full of guests.
How do you buy a melon? Trust your nose. If it smells quite sweet, it will be sweet. Check for ripeness by pressing the dime-sized round at the melon's end.
Restaurant meals taste good and eating out sure is convenient. But some of the dishes we've come to love are costing our waistlines big-time.
In our version of a classic all-out ice cream smorgasbord, endless combinations await. It's an indulgent party that will delight adults and kids alike.
Summertime aka Grilling Season has arrived, and all around the country the smell of barbequed food wafts through neighborhoods as Americans take their kitchens into the Great Outdoors.
After reading a recent Huff Post piece on appliances you don't need in your kitchen, I was struck by the reader comments. I got to thinking there's another way to think of paring down in the kitchen.
From pasta and pizza to tiramisu, Americans have a pretty good idea how to eat like an Italian. But how does one drink like one?
With a variety of fresh fruits, herbs and spices -- your taste buds are in for a party without the saturated fat and believe me -- they won't know the difference.
Are radish tops safe, or are they dangerous like rhubarb leaves? If they won't kill me, what can I do with them?
Did you know that French fries aren't really French? They originated in Belgium and were probably first called 'French Fries' when American soldiers tasted Belgian frites during WWI.
As Father's Day nears, grilling season is upon us. And just in time, our good friend and one of America's favorite cooks, Rachael Ray, has come out with her 20th cookbook, The Book of Burger.
The best veggies for the grill are those that stay put on the grill grate, need minimal fussing -- just a light olive oil spray -- and whose flavor is enhanced by grilling.
Wonderfully squishy on the inside, fresh and milking tasting, this cheese comes close to what you'd eat in Italy.
This recipe captures spring for me, and today I have just-picked spinach, fresh, fresh eggs, organic local milk, feta cheese, and ramps -- my new favorite flavor.
Make the sides ahead of time, and enjoy a cooling gin and tonic while you man the grill; once the fire's going, the oysters and lobster cook quickly.
Julie Gerstenblatt, 2012.27.06
The Splendid Table, 2012.26.06
Food52, 2012.26.06