This simple yet elegant asparagus soup showcases the vegetable’s delicate spring flavor without relying on cream. The result is a velvety, naturally dairy-free soup that’s light yet satisfying. Gentle cooking is key—by never letting the soup come to a full boil, it retains a beautiful green color and fresh, grassy flavor. Perfect for a light...Read More

These tender balsamic-marinated mushrooms are a versatile and flavorful dish that’s just as good served warm as it is chilled. Simmered gently in a fragrant rosemary-garlic vinaigrette, the mushrooms soak up a deep, tangy sweetness balanced by earthy herbs. They make an elegant appetizer, antipasto addition, or a savory topping for salads, grilled meats, or...Read More

These Balsamic Roasted Portobello Mushrooms are rich, meaty, and deeply flavorful—an easy and elegant dish that captures the earthy essence of this versatile ingredient. Marinated in a blend of balsamic vinegar, red wine, herbs, and garlic, then roasted until tender, the mushrooms develop a luxurious texture and savory depth that makes them perfect for everything...Read More

This simple yet elegant side dish celebrates two ingredients that pair perfectly—earthy cremini mushrooms and tender asparagus. Roasted together with red wine, olive oil, and fresh herbs, the vegetables caramelize beautifully, creating deep, savory flavors balanced by the brightness of thyme and marjoram. It’s a versatile recipe that can be served warm as a side,...Read More

This rustic Italian dish, inspired by the classic Carciofi alla Romana, brings out the artichoke’s delicate sweetness with the simplest of ingredients — olive oil, white wine, garlic, and mint. The artichokes are slowly braised until tender, bathed in a fragrant steam that coaxes them into buttery perfection. Beautiful served warm or at room temperature,...Read More

This exquisite dish from Chef Andrew Cohen balances the sweetness of seared scallops and earthy wild mushrooms with a luxuriously aromatic vanilla cream sauce. Hints of cognac, Chardonnay, and even cracked coffee beans bring depth and intrigue, while toasty black pepper and delicate vanilla perfume the sauce with warmth. It’s an extraordinary recipe that bridges...Read More

A modern take on the classic Peach Melba, this version swaps the traditional raspberry sauce for a rich, velvety blackberry coulis that deepens and balances the sweetness of grilled white peaches. A quick sear on the grill caramelizes the fruit’s natural sugars, adding a subtle smoky complexity and enhancing their floral fragrance. Served with a...Read More

A classic Chinese-style stir-fry, this Ginger Garlic Gai Lan combines crisp-tender stalks of Chinese broccoli with a fragrant sauce of soy, ginger, and garlic. The sweet-tangy glaze perfectly balances the vegetable’s naturally mild bitterness, creating a vibrant, flavorful side dish that pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or grilled meats. If gai lan isn’t available, regular...Read More

Cool, tangy, and refreshingly herbal, this Creamy Mint Dressing brings a burst of flavor to everything it touches. Originally created for the Grilled Strawberry and Little Gem Salad, it’s equally delicious drizzled over grilled shrimp, lamb meatballs, or falafel. The combination of yogurt, white balsamic vinegar, and fresh mint creates a light, velvety dressing with...Read More

This fragrant basil syrup was originally developed for crafting sophisticated “adult” sodas, but its uses go far beyond beverages. Drizzle it over a strawberry-and-mozzarella salad, mix it into cocktails, or whisk it into a light vinaigrette for a touch of herbal sweetness. The subtle infusion of basil — with optional fennel and anise to deepen...Read More