These New Orleans–style Oyster Beignets are crisp, airy, and packed with tender oysters, served with a bright horseradish dipping sauce — a perfect holiday or party appetizer.Read More
This mouth-watering Indo-Chinese classic is wildly popular across Malaysia, India, and the Straits region of Southeast Asia. Crisp, deep-fried cauliflower florets are tossed in a tangy, slightly spicy glaze that clings beautifully to every nook and cranny. Serve it hot and right away — that contrast of crunchy exterior and glossy sauce is the whole...Read More
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges with Yogurt Lime Dip combine spiced, crispy sweet potatoes with a bright yogurt dressing for a flavorful, nutritious side or appetizer.Read More
These Black Pepper Manchego Cheese Puffs are light, savory, and full of flavor. Easy to make and perfect for entertaining, they’re a delicious twist on classic French gougères.Read More
These Spinach and Fennel Stuffed Mushrooms are a delicious vegetarian appetizer bursting with Mediterranean flavor. Fresh spinach, fennel, and herbs are blended with feta, Parmesan, and a touch of Pernod for a light, aromatic filling. Make them ahead for parties or serve warm as an elegant starter — they’re easy, impressive, and always a hit...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
Few breads capture the rustic charm of Provence quite like fougasse — a golden, leaf-shaped loaf that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Traditionally enjoyed as a communal table bread, fougasse is meant to be torn, shared, and savored with good olive oil and even better company. This award-winning version, created by Chef Anne Baldzikowski,...Read More
Few things capture the essence of spring quite like tender baby artichokes and just-picked asparagus. When roasted, their natural sweetness deepens, their edges turn crisp and caramelized, and they take on a rich, nutty flavor that’s impossible to resist. Here, the vegetables are paired with a zesty Lemon-Oregano Aioli—a creamy, garlicky sauce infused with fresh...Read More
Grilled Padrón Peppers are the essence of simple Spanish cooking—quick, rustic, and addictive. These small, mild green peppers blister beautifully over high heat, developing a smoky sweetness with just the right touch of char. Every so often, one delivers a surprise kick of heat—part of their irresistible charm. Finished with a drizzle of good olive...Read More
