The wonder of a balsamic vinegar reduction landed on my radar back in the mid-’90s. Celebrity chef Michael Chiarello had invited me to his trendy Napa Valley wine-country restaurant, Tra Vigne, to ...

This recipe is a Caprese salad with a chicken breast added... and the chicken is a yummy addition. It tastes like summer and ...

Holiday dinners are always hectic, and at least for myself, the kitchen is the last place where I want to spend all of my time. That’s why I frequently turn to dishes like this pan seared scallops ...

If you already make your own salad dressings, then why not take it a step further by preparing your own condiments, too? One of the easiest and most decadent ways to dress up salads, appetizers, meats ...

Filetto, or filet mignon, is one of the most voluptuous of all beef cuts, and because of its popularity and ease of preparation, there are a great many recipes for it. Here is a zesty Italian way of ...

If you want to take a humble cheeseburger and turn it into something that borders on gourmet, then just add this ...

Prepare grill or broiler to medium heat. Trim off sharp points of leaves so a tuft remains. Grasp tuft and, using a large knife, cut off tough outer skin with wide downward strokes. Remove the ...

Here’s a desperate cook’s best secret, so shhh, don’t tell anyone. You can create a balsamic reduction by adding a bay leaf and brown sugar. I’m the first person to appreciate the syrupy goodness of a ...