The Joy of Chickpea Soup

For so many people there is no book more beloved that The Joy of Cooking. Its unique style and depth has helped generations to cook.

But how do you update a classic that has sold millions upon millions of copies since the 1930’s to make it more approachable for today’s cook without losing its…joy (sorry, I had to)? Megan Scott and her husband iJohn Becker - original author Irma Rombauer’s great grandson - spent 9 years on the task. They tested, researched, went back through every edition and came up with original recipes to ensure that the classic tome would hold the same role for today’s cooks.

Cookbook, Cooking, Food, Recipe, Video, BlogAli RosenNovember 20, 2019chickpea, soup, stew, winter, harissa, cookbook, video Comment

Rocco DiSpirito's Pasta Sauce Will Knock Your Socks Off

You might know Rocco DiSpirito from television or as healthy cookbook author. But the chef also remains passionate about the cuisine he first became known for - Italian - and so he stopped by recently to show us his take on a classic recipe, Paccheri alla Genovese. The sauce is a meat sauce but that designation is a misnomer - its power comes from the giant pile of onions that are encouraged to cook down over hours. This sauce is as easy as could be because it mostly just takes time to sit and cook. So if you are in need of something warming for the cold weather, this recipe is it.

Chefs, Cooking, Food, Recipe, Video, Blog, TVAli RosenNovember 5, 2019recipe, video, winter, pasta, Italian, beef, onions, low and slowComment

The Time Has Come for a New Fashioned

Classic cocktails have stood the test of time for a reason, but even the most perfect cocktails can use a good twist now and then. As long as the twist is from the right person!

Enter award-winning bartender Luis Hernandez of Gibson + Luce in the Life Hotel. He takes the perfect combination and tweaks it to give it little more life and modernity.

So if you’re in need of a good warming cocktail for the weather watch the video below and give it a whirl.

Blog, DrinksAli RosenJanuary 15, 2019cocktail, rye, whiskey, sherry, bitters, winter, barComment

The Perfect Bean Soup

There's nothing quite as warming as a hearty soup, and yet sometimes it is hard to find that perfect balance between light and filling. We went to Eataly and found that among all the fancy Italian items, none were quite as tantalizing as this bean soup.

Cooking, Food, Recipe, Blog, VideoAli RosenFebruary 26, 2018soup, dinner, winter, beans, Italian, foodComment

The Simplest Short Ribs

Short ribs have a reputation for taking a long time and being difficult to master. While the cooking time is on the lengthier side, the actual execution is easier than you might think. We got Chef JJ Johnson, doing a residency at Chefs Club, to show us his recipe.

BlogAli RosenDecember 11, 2017short rib, recipe, winterComment

A Twist on Chicken and Dumplings

We found the perfect twist on the classic chicken and dumplings from Chef Thomas Boemer of Revival and Corner Table in Minneapolis. It's like a pot pie with a biscuit on top - and you will never look at either dish the same again.

Cooking, Food, Recipe, VideoAli RosenOctober 10, 2017chicken, dumplings, biscuit, recipe, winter, fallComment

The Ramen Alternative

If you are looking for the heir to ramen, Little Tong Noodle Shop's Simone Tong has the answer. She is preaching the gospel of mixian, a rice noodle from Yunnan in China. The slightly fermented, a little bit acidic noodle is the perfect contrast to warming broth.

Food, Chefs, VideoAli RosenSeptember 13, 2017soup, noodles, China, Yunnan, recipe, fall, winterComment

Hot Buttered Rum Recipe

Coffee & Tea, Drinks, SpiritsAli RosenJanuary 21, 2016rum, cocktail, winterComment

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