While I was in the process of writing this book, my wife would often leave notes for me hidden around the house before leaving for work in the morning. Eventually,...
Stone fruit, so plump and plentiful during my years in California, doesn’t grow in Alaska. So when I have the privilege of having some stone fruit in my kitchen, I...
Beef Wellington was President Richard Nixon’s favorite meal, which might have been due to its surge in popularity in the 1950s. The beef tenderloin is seared, topped with additional seasonings...
While there’s some dispute about the origins of Chicken Kiev, many credit the Continental Hotel in Kiev with inventing the modern version of the dish in the early 1900s. The...
These crackers are made using the same technique as that for biscotti (the batter is baked then thinly sliced and crisped). They are savory with a slightly sweet note which...
Although often thought to be the same, cracked wheat and bulgur wheat are not identical. Cracked wheat is exactly what it sounds like: cracked wheat berries. Bulgur is parboiled wheat,...
Imagine yourself in the Italian countryside: warm sunshine, soft breezes, picturesque villages, a bottle of wine, and this bread. Studded with olives, this finely textured loaf can be sliced thinly...
Arroz con pollo rice with chicken is a classic combination with an infinite number of variations. Recipes for the dish reach as far back as medieval Spain and can be...