At Summer Winter, an upscale restaurant in Bedford, Massachusetts, I sat staring out the window at the on-site greenhouse brimming with organic vegetables, fruits, herbs and edible flowers. Sure, the local sustainable food movement has taken off wildly in the last few years, but few restauranteurs can harvest right outside their door like Chefs Clark [...]
Traditionally used only as a garnish, kale is fast becoming the new superfood. Kale is among my favorite leafy greens. Not only because it is packed with healthy nutrients, such as vitamins A, C, and E, fiber, calcium, manganese, and loaded with cancer-protecting isothiocyanates, but also because it tastes so darn good. [...]
Though seemingly a staple on the Eastern seaboard, crab cakes are pure decadence to me. Properly prepared, they are exquisitely light yet sinfully rich, a perfect balance of tangy zing and buttery goodness. [...]
The search for truth is nothing compared to the search for the ultimate poke recipe. The variations are infinite, the possibilities endless. Traditional versus avante garde, seared verus raw, fruit versus vegetable, and on and on. But, half the fun is stumbling upon flavor and texture combinations that cry out for recognition. So it is [...]
If you already know that poke (pok-ay) is Hawaii’s ultimate fresh, local delicacy (“poke” literally means “to cut,” as in fresh fish), you know just how addicting it can be. So much so, that you may want to make it every day once you are in the Islands or in an area where good, fresh [...]
I have been a big fan of artichokes for as long as I can remember. I consider myself a bit of an artichoke ambassador, introducing the uninitiated to this edible thistle with finger-licking gusto. Even so, I have never been overwhelmed with the results of steaming an artichoke on the stovetop, the most common method [...]
Yellow peppers are such an important part of eating Mexican food that it’s impossible to even think of grilling up some carne asada or fajitas without including that ubiquitous yellow pepper. Drop into any grocery with a reasonable selection of Mexican staples, and you will find mountains of yellow peppers, probably next to the fresh [...]
Nothing says Hawaii like poke. Nothing! If you’ve been to the islands and gotten out of the tourist joints, you know that poke (pok-ay) is Hawaii’s ultimate fresh, local delicacy. (“Poke” literally means “to cut,” as in fresh fish.) It is divine in its deliciousness, mind altering when done right, and utterly addicting! My favorite [...]
Created by a French cheesemaker in the late 1950s, Francis Boursin’s eponymous cheese has its roots in fromage frais, a traditional dish of fresh cheese served with a bowl of fresh herbs. The cheese from which Boursin is made is called Gournay, named by Boursin himself for the small town where he grew up. [...]
Hummus is the Arab word for chickpea, more commonly known in the United States by its Spanish name, garbanzo bean. In this country, we know hummus as the creamy Mediterranean dip made from its star ingredient. [...]
Real Buffalo wings originated at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, a classic Italian restaurant owned by Frank and Teressa Bellissimo. One Friday night in 1964, son Dominic was tending bar when a group of his friends showed up, hungry for a midnight snack. After a few minutes in the kitchen, Mother Teressa offered [...]
When I was in Greece, I ate tzatziki every day. Each time, it was slightly different, exhibiting the unique personality of the taverna that served it; but without fail, it was cool, creamy, and refreshing. On Crete, where I spent most of my time, tzatziki is served with slices of fresh crusty bread, not the [...]
I have always loved guacamole, but it was not until I got my first molcajete that I discovered the untold secret to great guac. [...]
I am especially partial to this recipe since it was passed on from my friend, Bob Hurley, owner of Hurley’s in Yountville, a tiny town nestled in the heart of the Napa Valley. A few years ago, Bob divulged his recipe for Grape and Almond Gazpacho to me. He shared the recipe for this tart [...]
This addicting snack mix makes me think of big family gatherings. The recipe comes from my Aunt Sally, who was always giggling and laughing. She was a clown—literally—and spent her days making other people smile. [...]
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