Hollywood-Style Chili
During the golden age of Hollywood, Chasen’s restaurant hosted all manner of stars, from the Rat Pack to Alfred Hitchcock. When the restaurant closed in 1995, few recipes were more sadly mourned than its famous Hollywood-Style Chili. Chasen’s original recipe started with a combination of beef chuck roast and pork butt. Because we lacked the […]
Guinness Lamb Stew
Cozy up with a bowl of Guinness-spiked lamb stew—each spoonful promises succulent meat, hearty broth, and pure comfort. This lamb stew is a comforting classic with a distinctly Irish twist. Tender, seared lamb is slow-cooked in a Guinness-spiked broth, giving the stew a rich, malty flavor, while carrots and potatoes make it wonderfully hearty. Pair […]
Philadelphia Pork Sandwiches
This recipe is inspired by the sandwiches we sampled in Philadelphia. To re-create these famous Philly sandwiches at home, we opted for a boneless pork butt roast and braised it in chicken broth. This made tender and flavorful pork, and the juices from the pork mingled with the chicken broth during cooking to create an […]
Pork, Fennel, and Lemon Ragu with Pappardelle
You already know ragu rosso, the king of ragu sauces. But perhaps you haven't met the queen: ragu bianco, which, in our version, trades the tomato for bright lemon and rich cream.We ensured plenty of savoriness by creating fond twice. We first browned finely chopped pancetta, onion, and fennel in a Dutch oven and […]
Stracotto (Italian Pot Roast)
When it comes to hearty beef dishes, Stracotto, or Italian Pot Roast is at the top of the list for most delicious! The beef is braised until tender in a tomato-based sauce with red wine, vegetables, and herbs and served with polenta or pasta for a truly unforgettable meal!The Italian word, stracotto, translates to […]
Perfect Pulled Pork Recipe
This pulled pork recipe is requested at every get-together we go to. It’s so fall-off-the-bone tender and packed with flavor you don’t even need BBQ sauce. It honestly makes the best pulled pork sandwich ever. Come see how easy it is to make this pulled pork oven recipe.
Chicken, Sausage, and Red Pepper Paella
Paella to me is the ultimate one pot meal. It also is the time of year where I am not ready for a stew but want something more substantial than the usual summer fare. Paella is a great answer. Although paella is considered Spanish I think this one is more Mediterranean. I use Italian […]
Ground Beef Stroganoff
Authentic Beef Stroganoff was dreamt up in Russia in the early 1800s by the personal chef of Count Stroganoff, a dignitary in the court of Alexander III at the time. The chef then named his creation after the Count and the rest is history. Ground Beef Stroganoff is a delicious little spin on a […]
Garlic Shrimp and White Beans
Canned beans are your friend in this garlic shrimp recipe.
Rosemary Braised Lamb Shanks with Creamy Polenta
Between the fall-off-the-bone meat and the rich sauce scented with herbs and layered with flavor, this luxe-seeming meal felt intimidating to make at home. As it turns out, this meal is much more doable than it lets on.
Citrus-Braised Pork Tacos
These tacos contain a rich filling inspired by cochinita pibil, a popular Mexican dish from the Yucatán Peninsula that features incredibly tender slow-roasted pork.To make cochinita pibil, the inspiration for our recipe, a whole suckling pig is swaddled in bitter orange juice and banana leaves before being nestled under a pile of hot coals to […]
Short Rib Mujadara
New Orleans chef Alon Shaya pairs braised short ribs with mujadara and adds black-eyed peas for a Southern touch. With its warm Middle Eastern spices, it’s the perfect dish for Rosh Hashanah-or any fall or winter dinner party.
Braised Fennel with Garlic Butterbeans
This dish really highlights the amazing flavor of fennel as it transforms from fresh and crispy to sweet, meaty and caramelly when slow cooked.It’s simple and so spectacular. This dish is no waste as well, using the fennel tops at the end to add a fragrant, fresh element to the dish.Serve with fish, chicken, roast […]
Pork Chili Colorado
From Chef Edgar Rico of Austin’s Nixta Taqueria, this pork Chili Colorado (a Mexican stew named for its brick red hue, not the state) boasts 3 kinds of dried chiles that bring the heat and, after a long braise, a mellow sweetness. Most of the long cook time is decidedly hands off—simply let the […]
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala is a classic curried dish with soft, tender chunks of char-grilled chicken, simmered briefly in a delicious & super aromatic tikka masala gravy. The dish is comprised of two components – chicken tikka, and the masala, which is the gravy or sauce in which the tikkas are simmered.The word tikka literally means […]
Short Rib Agnolotti del Plin
Agnolotti Del Plin are a variation of agnolotti that is made by a pinch or "plin" from the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. It's a dish that requires some time and love to make and that's why it's reserved for special occasions like Christmas. It's a show stopper that can be served as a little […]