Sticky, Gooey, Creamy, Chewy

These stuffed potatoes were the subject of one of the very first blog posts I ever wrote more than five years ago. That was way back when I had no idea what I was doing. (though some may argue that I still don’t). The formatting of that old post …

Tis the season for holiday office parties, open houses and potlucks. And that means food, people. Food, food, and more food! While cookies are usually the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Holiday treats, there’s more to party eats than that. After all, man (or woman) …

What is it about the mere mention of certain savory foods that can transform a grown man (or woman) into an quivering puddle of desire? Pork belly, Foie gras, short ribs… SHORT RIBS!!! Ooooh, short ribs! Those beautifully marbled, meaty little slabs of beef have the power to bring …

For years, I’ve heard numerous friends wax poetic about David Chang’s legendary Momofuku restaurants. Even non-foodie friends have raved to me about it. Alas, I have never been there. And feeling left out, I’ve tried to get in the act by buying Chang’s cookbook and recreating some of his …

In my family, we always knew it was a special occasion by the telltale aroma of lasagna baking in the oven. Neither my grandmother nor my mother made it often. A traditional lasagna is a labor intensive dish that takes several hours to prepare – even longer if you …

Let me just come right out and say it. These Swedish meatballs are the bomb! Seriously. They. Are. Awesome. IKEA had better watch out. I’m just sayin’.

Swedish meatballs are a perennial favorite among the smörgåsbord set, which is why I had to include them in my Meatball …

Coriander, cumin, paprika and cinnamon are but just a few of the staple ingredients you’ll find in the Moroccan dada’s pantry. The cuisine is earthy, fragrant and complex, redolent of rich spices, chiles, onions and garlic - punctuated with bright bursts of citrus, cilantro and mint. To me, it …

It’s meatball week here at Chez SGCC. That’s because we love meatballs and think they make the perfect Super Bowl nosh. They’re compact, easy to eat and can be made a zillion different ways. So, as we count down to the big game, I’ll be sharing some different and …

Every year my mother makes a prime rib roast for Christmas dinner. It’s tradition. And, every year that prime rib causes some kind of drama. That’s tradition too. Apparently, prime rib is fickle. There’s something about it that just seems to defy consistency. My mother always prepares it the …