File today's tasty morsel under appetizers that practically make themselves.  Marcela Vallodolid 's genius Cilantro Scallops recipe...

Crudo is my latest in a long string of cooking obsessions. Why? Well first, I love fish, so any dish that starts with it as the main ingredi...

A Sunday or two ago, as I paged lazily through an issue of Food & Wine Magazine, I zeroed in on a feature that included recipes from al...

PUMPKINS - they're back, and they're everywhere.      Vibrant Pumpkins at the Farmer's Market, Photo: NK Like most home...

Market Fresh Fennel, Photo:NK The clocks have moved forward, the days are longer, and the first day of Spring is upon us.  Not a momen...

Steamed Bacon Buns, Photo: NK In keeping with the premise of this blog, when I can't take the heat, I get into the kitchen.  Co...

Pear and Prosciutto Carpaccio,  Photo: Martha Stewart.com Let me let you in on a little secret: when I am serving a multi-course company...

And just like that .... 'Tis the season!  Photo: NK November's barely over and already, calendars are filling up with holiday ...

Now that there's a bit of chill in the air, it's with a heavy heart that we bid the summer an unofficial farewell. On the bright sid...