Reviving Cajun Cuisine Born and raised in Cajun country, James Beard award-winning chef/restaurateur Donald Link knows a thing or two about Louisiana cuisine. In New Orleans’ Warehouse District, his much-lauded Cochon is a tribute to the food he grew up eating and it’s one of the best restaurants in the city (and probably one of… Read More →
An Artisanal Cajun Salumeria Adjacent to chef Donald Link‘s famed Cochon (a.k.a. the Cajun restaurant of your dreams), Cochon Butcher is a sandwich shop, wine bar and salumeria specializing in Louisiana-style housemade charcuterie, terrines and sausages. Link is bringing back traditional old-world techniques and authentic Cajun flavor with the andouille, boudin, tasso and head cheese (among… Read More →
Fool-Proof Comfort Food I make my family a version of this practically fool-proof savory pork dish a few times a month. Paired with simple mashed potatoes and sauteed Brussels sprouts, it makes for perfect cool-weather comfort food. Pork and apples have been a winning combination for centuries, so braising pork in apple cider is a… Read More →
A Twist on the Classic Italian Dessert By Gail Simmons
Add this one to your weeknight rotation. Last weekend, KitchenAid invited Gail Simmons and I to their Chicago showroom to host a cooking demonstration. Lucky for us, Gail was willing to share her recipe for this flavorful noodle dish that should be in every cook’s repertoire.
Consistently Creative American Fare This contemporary American bistro in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood has become a staple in the city’s booming restaurant scene. Chef Chris Pandel’s adventurous plates and relentless attention to detail packs the boisterous dining room with loyal fans every night (a focus on local ingredients, a knowledgable waitstaff and a serious cocktail program… Read More →
Consistently Creative American Fare This contemporary American bistro in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood has become a staple in the city’s booming restaurant scene. Chef Chris Pandel’s adventurous plates and relentless attention to detail packs the boisterous dining room with loyal fans every night (a focus on local ingredients, a knowledgable waitstaff and a serious cocktail program… Read More →
Cantonese-style Street Food I first tasted this traditional southern Chinese recipe when I was in Guangzhou, and I was instantly hooked. Serving this dish in the Thai style, with lettuce wraps and vegetable garnishes, seemed the way to go. Once skewered you can grill, sauté, fry, poach or broil them—just make a double batch of… Read More →
One of My Favorite Argentinian Dishes Braise the rabbit in red wine until it falls off the bone, then grill it for an amazing smoky flavor.
A Refreshing Tropical Fruit & Herb Punch Here is another recipe from my KitchenAid demo in Chicago this past weekend. The fresh herbs help cut the sweetness of the fruit, while the lime and serrano chile give this adult beverage a refreshing kick.
Crab, Lobster, Shrimp & Rice Stew This is one of the recipes I demonstrated at the KitchenAid event last weekend with the lovely Gail Simmons. This asopao (stew) is Trinidad-inspired, but it fits neatly into the Flo-ribbean cooking genre. This asopao is pure Trinidadian magic. Don’t be shy about passing plenty of extra limes and hot… Read More →
The Italian Visionary With a beloved James Beard award-winning cooking show, acclaimed restaurants in NYC, Pittsburgh and Kansas City (including the industry-changing Felidia that set the stage for authentic Italian food in America), several best-selling books, a cookware line and supermarket products, you could say that Lidia Bastianich is the unofficial spokeswoman of Italian-American cuisine (not to… Read More →
Everything you need to know about horse cuisine. Horse has a long and proud culinary tradition, and is eaten all around the world. I happen to think horse meat is not only delicious, but also a great alternative protein. For facts, figures and cooking techniques, take a look at this infographic from Great British Chefs.… Read More →
The Italian Visionary With a beloved James Beard award-winning cooking show, acclaimed restaurants in NYC, Pittsburgh and Kansas City (including the industry-changing Felidia that set the stage for authentic Italian food in America), several best-selling books, a cookware line and supermarket products, you could say that Lidia Bastianich is the unofficial spokeswoman of Italian-American cuisine (not to… Read More →
Everything you need to know about horse cuisine. Horse has a long and proud culinary tradition, and is eaten all around the world. I happen to think horse meat is not only delicious, but also a great alternative protein. For facts, figures and cooking techniques, take a look at this infographic from Great British Chefs.… Read More →
Vermicelli con le Vongole Salsa Rossa By Lidia Bastianich Pasta with clam sauce is my grandchildren’s favorite, and I get no greater enjoyment than watching them slurp down the pasta with the juicy clam sauce. Vermicelli, a type of very thin spaghetti, cooks as quickly as the clams do, so have your ingredients ready and… Read More →
“Tutti a tavola a mangiare!” Located in Kansas City’s Crossroads Art District in a renovated freight house, Lidia’s is known for impeccable Northern Italian cuisine. When celebrated chef Lidia Bastianich opened this namesake restaurant more than a decade ago, it was her first outside of New York City, and it’s been a culinary destination ever… Read More →
“Tutti a tavola a mangiare!” Located in Kansas City’s Crossroads Art District in a renovated freight house, Lidia’s is known for impeccable Northern Italian cuisine. When celebrated chef Lidia Bastianich opened this namesake restaurant more than a decade ago, it was her first outside of New York City, and it’s been a culinary destination ever… Read More →
Tempura the Right Way Something about expertise thrills me, which is why I love the tempura restaurants in Tokyo so much. Understanding that every piece of fish and vegetable needs to be cooked one at a time and served separately makes for a heck of an eating experience, and so does making the sauce and… Read More →
It’s a No-Brainer Brains aren’t just for zombies. Brains are a delicacy eaten by people all around the world. The most popular are lamb, pig and cow brains, but you can really eat any animal’s brain, provided it’s fresh. I’ve even dined on squirrel brain. It was delicious! Brains are full of healthy nutrients like… Read More →
It’s a No-Brainer Brains aren’t just for zombies. Brains are a delicacy eaten by people all around the world. The most popular are lamb, pig and cow brains, but you can really eat any animal’s brain, provided it’s fresh. I’ve even dined on squirrel brain. It was delicious! Brains are full of healthy nutrients like… Read More →
One-Year Anniversary GFY Turns One! We’re celebrating our one-year anniversary here at Go Fork Yourself. Andrew calls in from L.A. to fill Molly in on his awesome food week. Plus, they discuss the challenge with sustainable seafood. Andrew refers to this Huffington Post article in this podcast: Sustainable Seafood Labeling Brings On Host Of Challenges: NPR Report… Read More →
One-Year Anniversary GFY Turns One! We’re celebrating our one-year anniversary here at Go Fork Yourself. Andrew calls in from L.A. to fill Molly in on his awesome food week. Plus, they discuss the challenge with sustainable seafood. Andrew refers to this Huffington Post article in this podcast: Sustainable Seafood Labeling Brings On Host Of Challenges: NPR Report… Read More →
An Ode to The Sea Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, the duo behind the popular meat-centric Animal, are bringing LA gourmands a piece of their Floridian roots with the seafood studded menu at Son of a Gun. It’s a small space with a laid back vibe, a long communal table and walls covered in kitschy nautical… Read More →
An Ode to The Sea Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, the duo behind the popular meat-centric Animal, are bringing LA gourmands a piece of their Floridian roots with the seafood studded menu at Son of a Gun. It’s a small space with a laid back vibe, a long communal table and walls covered in kitschy nautical… Read More →
A Quick Weeknight Meal Serve this simple dish with sauteed spinach seasoned with garlic and a healthy grain such as quinoa.
Portland’s Passionate Salumist European-style housemade charcuterie is the bread and butter of this Portland eatery. Salumist and owner Elias Cairo uses Old World techniques (hand-butchered local pork, cased in natural hog intestine and dusted in natural white mold) to craft salamis with the traditional flavor profiles you’d find across Europe, from Spanish chorizo and Italian soppressate… Read More →
Portland’s Passionate Salumist European-style housemade charcuterie is the bread and butter of this Portland eatery. Salumist and owner Elias Cairo uses Old World techniques (hand-butchered local pork, cased in natural hog intestine and dusted in natural white mold) to craft salamis with the traditional flavor profiles you’d find across Europe, from Spanish chorizo and Italian soppressate… Read More →
A Vibrant Raw-Fish Salad I first tasted this dish on the island of Cat Hai, off the Vietnamese coast. My crew and I fell into a small restaurant that was really the front porch of a family home. They walked us out back to their “kitchen,” pointed at a few raw ingredients and looked at me.… Read More →
Los Angeles The City of Angels Andrew calls into Food Works HQ from L.A. He and Molly talk about their favorite places to eat in the city of angels. Plus, they discuss the Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas, and new studies that show a link between diabetes and diet sodas. Questions We want to… Read More →
