From the L.A. Times

Fried chicken is a beautiful thing.

Nothing beats the simplicity of a ...

My friend Chris was recently visiting LA and I decided to surprise him with one of his favorites ...

It took me a long time to appreciate tuna salad.  I have mentioned before my disdain for mayo so ...

This is one of those desserts you make when you are in a pinch for time.  It's quick, it's ...

This is a dish that is perfect for all of the endless “end-of-school-year” pot luck dinners or for ...

Strawberry season is in full swing across most of the country, so chances are you're buying lots of ...

There is no place I’d rather be in the summer than the breathtaking coast of Maine...

And nothing ...

I had an experience the other night that was right out of Larry David’s universe or Seinfeld’s. A ...

We had planned to spend New Year's Eve with friends and family but the flu and changes in ...

Since our very first visit to Pizzeria Mozza (Christmas Eve 2006), Peter and I have continuously ...

I was recently in Spain for Madrid Fusion, one of Spain's biggest gastro-festivals that included a ...

Choosing a wine for the Thanksgiving table does not have to be as difficult as many make it seem. ...

My collection of heart-shaped cookie cutters is spread throughout my kitchen. From very tiny ...

I don’t make a lot of kugels.  I don’t make them because my kids don’t really eat them and as much ...

Looking for ways to use up Easter egg-hunt leftovers? Make an egg salad sandwich. Actually, make ...

Please join us for a mucho dog-gone fantastico Tex-Mex BBQ Fiesta! Bill and I are having a party. ...

A great book for entertaining and gift giving ideas. The recipes are broken down into type of ...

My favorite all time shredded barely holding together cookbook is: The Classic Italian Cookbook by ...