The Best Turkey Burger You’ve Ever Had
Want the best turkey burger you’ve ever had? You can whip it up in just 20 minutes! The trick is to put flavor into the burger,…
Awesome Weeknight Pork Chops
You can easily make awesome weeknight pork chops that your friends and family will find absolutely delicious! The trick is in the rub, which gives…
Perfect Chicken Breasts with Pan Sauce
It’s actually very easy to make perfect chicken breasts with pan sauce…and when done right, is one of the most delicious ways to serve chicken….
“I think every woman should have a blowtorch.”
Quick and Easy Dill Pickles
I’ve always been a huge fan of pickles, and you can make quick and easy dill pickles yourself in about 10 minutes of prep time. I…
The Perfect Chicken Pot Pie
Making the perfect chicken pot pie is not difficult, but it isn’t exactly a piece of cake either (sorry for the bad pun). This recipe is…
Pie Crust in a Minute!
It’s easy to make pie crust in a minute…all you need is a food processor, some flour, butter, salt and ice water. No need to…
My Top 25 San Francisco Restaurants for 2016
This is my favorite post to do each year…it’s just so much fun to come up with my top 25 San Francisco restaurants. This year,…
Make Perfect Hollandaise Sauce by Using a Blender!
I think most people are intimidated by the idea of any sauce that needs to be made over a double boiler…one of those two level…
The Perfect Rice Pilaf Recipe
Rice is an incredibly versatile grain…not only can it be used in both sweet and savory dishes, it can also be prepared in a million…
“I drink it when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company, I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it when I’m not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise, I never touch it. Unless I’m thirsty.”
Crab Cocktail with Tangerine Tarragon Vinaigrette
When planning my New Year’s Eve menu, I really wanted to include crab. It’s such a classic dish to have at this time of year!…
The Celery Caesar Salad – You’ll Love It!
The Caesar salad has long been a favorite in many parts of the world. Something about the crisp romaine lettuce leaves (ideally chilled) coupled with…
How-To Video: Simple Way to Make GREAT Salsa Verde and Enchiladas!
Salsa verde is one of those magical things that is tangy, sour, smoky, and salty, and is so useful! Unlike most red salsas, green salsa…
Perfect for Early Fall: French Pork & White Bean Stew
This dish is just perfect for the entry into Fall…not too heavy, but just comforting enough to really enjoy as the weather takes on a…
Whit’s Version of Chicken Marsala
I’ve always liked chicken marsala…a classic Italian dish that is a great combination of chicken with a rich mushroom and marsala wine sauce. I tend…
How to Make Great Pizza at Home!
Who doesn’t love pizza? Delicious crust, topped with savory sauce and your favorite toppings. Really, what could be better? I think we all wish we…
Inside Tip: 2-Minute Video Showing the Absolute Best Stock to Use in Cooking
If you’re like most people, you probably buy your chicken or beef stock at the grocery store, and it’s the kind that comes in a…
To make a good salad is to be a brilliant diplomatist – the problem is entirely the same in both cases. To know exactly how much oil one must put with one’s vinegar.
Useful Over-the-Top Kitchen Gadgets (for the cook who has everything)
We all know there are a million kitchen gadgets out there. Some of them just make me laugh at how utterly silly and useless they…