Moroccan Chicken with Couscous – Classics sometime shouldn’t be reinvented. If Hollywood were to “remake” Casablanca, it would be a travesty at the least, and an injustice to an unmatchable original. However, in cooking it’s free game when it comes … Continue reading
Cauliflower Fried Rice: I came across an article recently on how Thomas Edison arrived at inventing the light bulb. It was actually some eighty years earlier where less well known scientists experimented with electricity that made carbon filaments glow. But … Continue reading
Wild Edible Walk: Victoria and I went on a “Foraging for Dinner” walk through the woods at Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, MA with regional environmental expert Russ Cohen. A walk with Russ is unlike any stroll through woodlands that you … Continue reading
Quinoa Lasagna: There has been a constant evolution in how we think about cooking. Whether seasonal experimentation or sheer deconstructing of history, it’s an entertaining journey bringing new definition to how our desired choices have evolved. Someone said to me … Continue reading
Chicken Molé with Saffron Rice: As the rain slowly subsides, and the last remnants of cold air depart for the season, I’m left craving spicy warmth on this chilly New England weekend. Meals like these instantly bring me back to … Continue reading
Chicken Parmesan with Lemon Fettuccine & Asparagus: Sometimes, deconstructing a classic dish can yield entertaining results. Chicken parmesan, with basic and fresh ingredients, is a simple gem no matter how it’s plated and an easy midweek meal to prepare. Bolton … Continue reading
Grilled Rum-glazed Pork with Rhubarb Chutney: I’m often annoyed at indecision, especially with leaders who flip flop without reason or vision, but even more so when it’s my own. Life decisions, whether regarding work, love, or what’s for dinner, should … Continue reading
Grilled Turkey Meatballs with Jalapeno Queso Sauce: I have a fond memory of cooking with my grandmother on a warm spring day. It was one of those moments, where laughter constantly filled the room, and when you can see the … Continue reading
Mongolian Pork with Lemongrass Rice: Last weekend we hiked for miles. The kind of mind-clearing walk, through quiet and heavily wooded areas, that even Henry David would be inspired by. It’s always rejuvenating when spring finally springs and long hikes … Continue reading
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap with Quinoa: On occasion, I find that the simplest ingredients are best, but the unconventional approach to tradition can be equally fulfilling. Much has changed in the culinary world since Julia Child showed us fashionable … Continue reading
