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"Most people don't think of paella as a tailgating dish — it's hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken wings," Chef Frank admits. "For me, it's paella. It's a one-pot meal; you can take everything in Ziplocs,...

Endive is underused but really delicious when braised. I thought the balance of the Balsamic Vinegar of Modena would be a perfect way to help soften the bitterness of the vegetable. Also, creating a...

I love the way in which the depth of balsamic vinegar marries with the bitter complexity of caramel and dark chocolate. The tartness of balsamic combined with the raisin-y sweetness of the aged...

Here’s what food and lifestyle sources say to expect in the restaurant and hospitality industries this year ⎯ and how to cook, bake and host accordingly. Kitchn says Pinterest “searches for recipes...

You’ll need a quart-sized Mason jar, a small sachet or bag for the spices, paper or a note card, string or twine, and optionally creative supplies to decorate your jar, lid and/or recipe card....

Syllabubs date back to pre-Colonial days in England, where eggs and other farm products were rare since land could only be owned by the nobility. Drinks that included milk or cream were considered to...

This is a great make-ahead recipe so that if you have company, you are not trapped at the stove. I either set it up as a self-serve item with a pot of rice, where guests can help themselves to a cup...

Molds Dog-shaped molds can be purchased on Amazon or Etsy. Use an offset spatula to push the ice cream into the molds, and clean off the top completely. Then freeze. Depending on your freezer and ice...

Planning like a Chef: Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management Rick Camac advises, “consider people, portions and yields” when choosing your turkey. The former restaurateur of The Fatty Group has...

This exploit began as I pondered current trends in pastry. As a chef and business owner, it’s important to keep up with what is happening in the pastry world. Some believe the secret to success is...

All of our best holidays are celebrated with abundance, and the candy focused ones are no exception. We can’t imagine that we’ll ever get tired of these indulgent treats, but soon, the idea of one...

I love smoking foods. Sometimes, the technique adds a punch of smoky outdoors, cooked-all-day kind of flavor, and sometimes in baked goods, it adds a savory note that raises the level of overall...