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Ina Garten has done it again. Her 12th cookbook in 20 years is considered to be her best ever. Titled “Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa cookbook”, the new book arrived in October of last year. As Katherine Gillen of PureWow.com wrote, “Maybe it’s because…
Some holiday discoveries are well worth making all year round. This is one of them. It’s from Melissa Clark in The New York Times. It’s one of four recipes created for New Year’s Eve 2020. In “A Finger Food Countdown to 2021”, Melissa created two…
My lastest Travel Adventure takes you aboard Celebrity Equinox for 11 days of Culinary Cruising CruisingJournal.com has just published my latest article. This time I concentrate on the extraordinary offerings aboard the largest ship I have ever sailed, Celebrity Equinox. At 122,000 tonnes and carrying…
We could ‘fancy-up’ the name of this dish by calling it Pasta al Forno. It still wouldn’t alter the fact that this might well be called Cheeseburger Pasta. Ooey gooey, cheesy, meaty. This is Andrew and my idea of comfort food times three. Baked Ziti…
My latest article for Cruising Journal has just been published. Come aboard for an extraordinary trip around the world. On December 22nd, 2022, 930 passengers will embark on the voyage of a lifetime. They’ll board a brand, spanking-new ship in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. From there,…
Of all the joys of Christmas morning, a great breakfast has always been a part of ours. Over the years, we’ve indulged in everything from Waffles to Pain Perdu (that’s French Toast to the rest of us). We have had plenty of wonderful egg dishes,…
What’s in a name? Plenty! I have to admit, it was its picture in Fine Cooking–and not its name– that made me want to cook this extraordinarily easy-to-make stew. Tony Rosenfeld, who wrote “Savory Pork Stews”, says it’s “a quick take on bekri meze, the…
If you are going to the trouble of making Christmas cookies, why not make the best Christmas cookies any one ever tasted? Since I live with one of the great Cookie Bakers of all time, it wasn’t exactly easy to come up with this list. …
A remarkably creamy-rich soup with a secret. There’s not a drop of cream in it. Bon Appetit Editor Sarah Jampel developed this recipe for the magazine’s “Basically” series. “Basically” focuses on beginner home cooks. Do not be put off by the length of the recipe.…
A Trip to California and an unforgettable food discovery. The first time I had this soft tortilla shell stuffed with crispy, beer-battered cod topped with avocado salsa, pico de gallo, and slaw, I was hooked. The crispiness of the fish was irresistible. The soft flour…
What says the Holidays are here more than the Cranberry? Andrew went all out for our Thanksgiving, baking his extraordinary treats. Included in this year’s selection were these glorious Lemon=y cranberry bars. A generously salted vanilla cookie base is topped with the tangy sweetness of…
Are you serving enough Lamb? These Chops from Costco ought to be on your shopping list. Lamb is a pretty pricey option when it comes to choices at the meat counter. That is good loin lamb chops. Shoulder and Sirloin Chops are more economical but…
Nothing can compare to the delights of the South of France…especially when you experience them aboard this river cruiser. Emerald Waterways features a Top Chef France Contestant who comes aboard to cook a very special dinner. And look what’s for Dessert… To Go Directly to…
This is my absolute favorite Thanksgiving recipe. It is such a favorite that I have been known to cook a turkey or turkey breast just to make it. It also is a great sentimental favorite because it was one of the…
Our Report From Silversea: “An In-Depth Culinary Experience, S.A.L.T.” has just been published by Avid Cruiser.com
Lyon, one beautiful city Three years ago, my friend Kimberly moved to Europe from Montclair, New Jersey. Her husband had been assigned by his American company to run their European division which has its headquarters in the third largest city in France: Lyon. Kimberly, Peter…
If you think a Pot Pie is more of a winter offering, think again. This one has Spring written all over it. It’s filled with fresh Spring vegetables and there’s no heavy cream sauce. The recipe relies on a simple Chicken Stock sauce that is…
Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa, is out with a new cookbook: “Cooking for Jeffrey” (A barefoot contessa cookbook, Clarkson Potter 2016). It is her tenth cookbook and it’s about as personal as any one she has ever written. After all, the “Jeffrey” in the title…
Of all the joys of Christmas morning, a great breakfast has always been a part of ours. Over the years, we’ve indulged in everything from Waffles to Pain Perdu (that’s French Toast to the rest of us). We have had plenty of wonderful egg dishes,…
Here to Help: The New York Times Recipe for the Best B.L.T. is this one from Clare de Boer. The perfect Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich is a flawless combination of salty crunch, creamy mayo, sweet and tangy tomato, and butter lettuce. And Clair de…
How’s your Spanish? You don’t need to speak a word to enjoy this fantastic casserole. What’s in a name? Plenty. Today’s dish is an homage to Spain. But this dish has its roots firmly planted in the US of A. It was a mainstay in…
I don’t remember a single recipe on Chewing The Fat that’s faster to make than this: 10 minutes. That’s all it takes to enjoy two of the greatest gifts of summer. Sweet corn, peaking now and Cherry Tomatoes overwhelming our garden right now. We wait…
John Barricelli, owner, baker, and chef of Connecticut’s SoNo Baking Company & Cafe, is no stranger on Chewing The Fat. We love his recipes. The Connecticut baker has two locations there. In Norwalk, it’s at 101 Water Street. And in Darien, it’s at 49…
