My little nephew loves my cookbook. Just had to share!
How to Make Tofu Really Freaking Delicious – Tofu 101
When I talk with folks about meatless meals, the conversation always comes around to tofu. I find people in two camps: (1) those who hate it and are sure it is always bland (2) those who want to like it, but aren’t really sure how to work with it to make it delicious.
I’m here to …
Bibim Naengmyeon – Jjolmyeon – Cold and Spicy Korean Noodles – Recipe
Cold. Not cool. Cold, cold, cold. Ice cold. That’s what makes these noodles great.
I first had at a restaurant named Mandoo Bar in the New York’s Koreatown, although they call it Joll Noodles. Perhaps there is a difference, but google has failed to set me straight, so if any of you can shed more light on …
Cook From The Book and Win A Huge Calphalon Set – Contest
My whole dream with the cookbook is that it is one people will use on a regular basis. I wanted to share recipes with you that are manageable to make, and delicious enough to keep making. So I get really excited when people write back to tell me what they’ve made and how they liked …
Mexican Torta with Refried Black Beans and Roasted Poblano Pepper – Video Recipe
Tortas are Mexican sandwiches. They generally have a base of refried beans, which can be topped with just about anything. In the video I’ll show you a version with avocado and a moderately picante roasted poblano pepper, with a simple cabbage slaw for some added crunch. In my cookbook I’ve got a breakfast variation with …
Hungry Ghost Moroccan Carrot Salad – Recipe
Before we get into Ellen Kanner’s lovely book, a quick note about the James Beard awards. My book didn’t win. While it would have been great, it also would have been a pretty huge surprise as a first time author. To be a finalist was an entirely sufficient thrill. My wife, Sarina, and I had …
Butterscotch Pudding with Bittersweet Ganache and Caramelized White Chocolate Crispies – Recipe
Okay, I’m not going to kid you. This pudding is over the top, and it is also a significant amount of work and mess if you make all 3 components. It is also ridiculously delicious. If you want to simplify it, you could skip the crispies or not caramelize the white chocolate used to make …
