Chef Steve was a little touchy when Gourmet magazine suggested he is the meatball king of the world, which isn’t exactly an insult. But back in the day, Martorano wanted people to know he could cook other things well, too. That’s not news to the crowds who wait for tables at his Florida and Vegas […]
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Rustic Roasted Pearl Onions and Potatoes
Easy, we kept telling our online contributor, please make it delicious and easy. And so she has developed a recipe with a great flavor profile and ingredients that we want at Thanksgiving. Danielle admitted that when she tested this recipe a second time, she stood at her kitchen counter and ate the whole pan. Now […]
Paleo Turkey Sausage-Vegetable Stuffing
Crusty browned sausage serves as the flavor boost here, a paleo-friendly meat and vegetable stuffing for Thanksgiving or and cool weather weekend dinner. We love Danielle Padula’s clever combination of sausage with a variety of vegetables, dried fruit, garlic, shallots, mushrooms, and white wine. (Food Schmooze® listener Danielle Padula, is a home cook, food writer […]
Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili with Dark Chocolate
What makes a chili unforgettable? When the meat and the right combo of spices are cooked slowly enough to make them melt into the sauce. This is the recipe that makes that happen, and the unsweetened cocoa powder addition is masterful, adding dark, dusky flavor. I first discovered this recipe in Cooking Slow, by Andrew […]
Secret-Sauce Sicilian Swordfish Will Make You Crazy Happy
This recipe’s a knock-out winner. Think zesty red sauce of olives, garlic, capers, tomatoes, and a secret ingredient — cocoa powder! — creating a fabulous sauce-bath for a meaty swordfish steak. In the way that Sicily has been influenced by many cultures, so is this dish from one of the great food places on earth. […]
Ina Garten: Make the Whole Turkey Ahead of Time
Seriously? You can actually roast an entire turkey ahead of time and serve it hot at the table? Yes, says Ina, and she now does it often, including on Thanksgiving. Here’s the thing… it’s not only Ina’s taste in flavor combinations and technique that always win us over—it’s her knockout ideas. And they are as dazzling […]
