Is there a chip dip in the world that isn't wonderful? No matter what the flavor, at heart most are tubs of sour cream or melted cheese. Few foods are more satisfying.
O...
QUESTION: I recently purchased some very nice vanilla beans at a new market in my area. What is the best way to store them? The last ones I purchased were fairly stiff b...
I know this will make me sound like some ultra-serious dieter — which I’m not! — but I love raw celery.
The humble celery stalk shines in so many ways, from a Bloody Mar...
Flank steak isn’t particularly Chinese in origin, but in honor of the Chinese New Year Jan. 31, we decided to pretend by dressing it up with classic Asian flavors.
We st...
Cooking salmon en papillote
Fish en papillote is the elegant-sounding name of a staple recipe of classic French cuisine. Translated into English, it becomes the much less...
Question: I need your help! Whenever I make chicken noodle soup, my noodles eventually break up and turn to mush. Then it’s like eating chicken mush soup. I have tried a...
My choice for an elegant holiday dinner? It’s hard to beat a roast, and more often than not my pick is a lean and moist pork tenderloin.
But let’s face it, as much as we...
Looking to dazzle your guests during the holidays? I’ve got the perfect “fancy” dish for you. And I promise it requires no advanced culinary skills.
I’ve adapted this fr...
