I’m not noted for spontaneity but I do enjoy creating dishes spontaneously—when I have a stuffed pantry, a full rack of spices and a large
Category: Main Dish

The Creative Kitchen: A Brief Personal History of Macaroni and Cheese
If there is one recipe that according to my family defines my identity as a cook it’s this macaroni and cheese recipe. I don’t like
Edible Art: Cauliflower Fricassee w/Raita and Pea Shoots
Much of modern art takes an ordinary object as its subject matter and transforms it into something extraordinary by placing the object in an unusual
Pan Fried Fish Filet w/Citrus and Radish Sauce
The red radish is an afterthought. A colorful garnish or peppery accessory to a salad but seldom the star of the show. This strikes me
Recipe: Grilled Chicken w/Purées of Fennel and Olive
One of the principles of fine cooking is to intensify flavor by removing water or anything else that would dilute flavor molecules. Much of the
Recipe: Linguine w/Caramelized Onions and Gremolata
Onions are shifty. Acrid and sulphurous when raw, add a little heat to breakdown the cell walls and release those pungent irritants and they become