Barbara Kafka, a legend in the food world, created the single best roasted potato recipe we have ever eaten. She calls them “melting potatoes,” from her book Vegetable Love. In this dish, the potatoes act like rice in risotto, absorbing the butter, oil, and chicken stock. Faith’s experience is that they drive people wild.
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Sensational Prosciutto-Wrapped Lemon Piccata Fish Fillet
From Faith & Chris Prosperi : In a rush and want something easy and scrumptious, appealing to grownups and kids? We recommend Katie Workman’s fish fillet wrapped in a slice of prosciutto and drizzled with a lemony butter sauce. Use any kind of fish you like, including halibut, tilapia, swordfish, flounder or fluke. You don’t even […]
Cheesy, Crispy Pizza Portobello Mushrooms
Mushrooms are a mainstay of many a vegetarian’s diet as they are substantial, have great texture, and provide that elusive and desirable umami flavor we all crave (even if we don’t know exactly what umami is). But not everyone loves mushrooms, and for some kids mushrooms are one of those acquired tastes. Keep going—they are […]
Jacques Pépin’s Easy Appetizer, Smoked Salmon-Tequila Tostadas
From Faith: It takes minutes to make this appetizer. Buy flat tostada shells (or mini cups) at the supermarket. Mix together yogurt, jarred horseradish and mayo. Layer on smoked salmon. Sprinkle with olives or chives and a splash of tequila. Done! You’ll find this recipe in his new cookbook, Jacques Pépin, Heart and Soul in the […]
Jacque Pépin’s Garlic-Butter Escargot or Shrimp Baked Potatoes
From Faith: Here’s another brilliant idea from Jacques Pépin — making a luscious garlic-butter sauce to load into crispy baked potatoes along with escargot, or shrimp, scallops, or chicken, if you’re turned off by snails. Even better, you fast-cook the potatoes to start in a microwave! You’ll find this in Jacques’ new cookbook, called Jacques Pépin, […]
Jacques Pepin’s Store-Bought Pizza Dough Apple Galette
Yes, the former chef to the President of France has created this crazy-easy way to make a sweet apple tart using supermarket pizza dough! And it tastes like you spent hours creating this rustic-looking wonder. While there are truly terrific recipes in Jacques newest cookbook, Jacques Pépin’s Heart & Soul in the Kitchen, we fell […]
