American Food Blog May 2008 Archive

I just posted a recipe from the Artisan Cheese Center, for a truffle macaroni and cheese. Part of me is always a bit resistant to the idea of these "gourmet" ... Read More

If you're afraid to cook fish, this sole Dore recipe is for you. It has to be the easiest “gourmet” method for cooking sole I’ve ever come across. This will ... Read More

If so, then try this easy, southwest-inspired grilled chili chicken recipe with spring onions. It looks great, it's easy to prep, and goes perfectly with the sweet grilled spring onions. ... Read More

This delicious potato pesto pizza recipe is somewhat of a culinary oddity, since putting two starches together on a plate is usually frowned upon. There are a few exceptions, like ... Read More

I just posted a "recipe" for fresh strawberries with yogurt and honey. It actually feels wrong to call it a recipe since it only has three ingredients, and takes just ... Read More

Back when I was sautéing my way through culinary school, every white tablecloth restaurant had a "Surf and Turf" special. It was some type of steak, usually filet mignon, ... Read More

They both have good amounts of fat and connective tissue. Okay, I won't quit my day job, but it is true. While maybe not so good for the chefs, the ... Read More

This beautiful and delicious cupcake recipe comes from Joy the Baker, and features red velvet cake, a traditional southern favorite. There are many stories about this unique cake's origins. Some ... Read More

Okay, so that may be a bit of a stretch, but these grilled orange rosemary Cornish game hens, while small in stature, have big flavor. I think that one reason ... Read More

A very happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there! I hope all those "it's the thought that counts" breakfasts in bed are free of any major incidents. ... Read More

I recently published a list called "5 New Mashed Potato Recipes to Match with Your Favorite Meals." The usual role of the humble mashed potato is that of a simply ... Read More

No, of course I don't love beets! Who does? Okay, I know some of you do, and would eat them no matter how they are prepared. But, for most of ... Read More

Are you running out of things to serve chicken breast on, or next to? This is a very common problem that we chefs call, "repetitious side-dish syndrome." If you are ... Read More

Every year, on the first Saturday in May, America's most famous horse race, the Kentucky Derby is held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. For horse racing fans, it is ... Read More

A survey by the Qdoba Mexican Grill indicates that almost one-third of Americans celebrate the Cinco de Mayo holiday by eating Mexican food. And, according to a recent Mexican food ... Read More