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Sometimes I get a cookbook that speaks to me. There are a lot that I think are great ideas or superbly written but I know I will never cook from it. But it is a treat when I open a book and think 'I am going to cook so many of these recipes'. That's how Colu Henry's Back Pocket Pasta felt to me. I'm a carb obsessive to begin with but this just made it all so easy and realistic while still feeling fresh. And that's exactly how I would describe her take on a Puttanesca.
Read MoreThere'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.
Read MoreI have always been a big fan of Harry Connick Jr (who else loved Hope Floats as much as I did?) so I was delighted to go on his show and chat about Bring It! Watch the video above to see my segment about Bring It's Short Ribs with Quick Pickled Shallots.
Read MoreFondue sometimes gets a bad rap, but it's almost always because it wasn't made properly. But creamy, perfect cheesy dip is within reach.
Read MoreThere are some phrases that are supposed to just connote quality when you see them. When something says it is dry aged we assume it is better- but do we actually understand the process?
Read MoreSometimes a dish is so delightful and surprising I just have to learn how to make it. Often I'm disappointed by the difficulty level. But at Nickel & Diner I was surprise to learn how easily their perfect little bites of ricotta dumplings come to be.
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