In October 2018, I donned some unattractive kitchen whites and spent two jet lagged, caffeine-fueled days at the Tokyo Sushi Academy. Many lessons and stories came out of those 48 hours. Among them, this recipe for miso-marinated black cod, now one of my go-to dishes. I … [Read more...] about Recipe: Miso-Marinated Black Cod
Recipes
Roast Turkey Breast with No-Fuss Gravy
With so many people opting for smaller holiday meals this year, I wanted to share my foolproof method of roasting a turkey breast. I rarely roast a whole turkey. I usually break my turkeys down and cook the dark and white meat separately as they require different cooking … [Read more...] about Roast Turkey Breast with No-Fuss Gravy
Firehouse Challenge: Cranberry Sauce
Growing up, I assumed that cranberries grew in the shape of a can. I am not alone. When I was nine, my Aunt Judy made cranberry relish from whole berries and nothing was the same again. I was only a kid, yet realized that when it came to canned cranberries vs. fresh, there's no … [Read more...] about Firehouse Challenge: Cranberry Sauce
Recipe: Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Such a simple thing -- throw some potatoes into a pot, then mash them up, but there's more to creamy mashed potatoes than that. I tend to make mashed potatoes a day ahead of a big family dinner (like Thanksgiving) and gently reheat on the stove. Alternately, make them earlier in … [Read more...] about Recipe: Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Recipe: Beef Bourguignon
What do you make for the co-author of the book, My Life in France? The memoir of Julia Child's years living in France was a massive international bestseller and beloved by her fans. To me, there was only option: Beef Bourguignon. This recipe is featured in my first podcast … [Read more...] about Recipe: Beef Bourguignon
