“This impressive dish is a lot easier than it looks.” — Kerry Loutas INGREDIENTS: 4 filet mignon steaks, 5 oz. each, well chilled 8 oz. mixed wild mushrooms, roughly chopped 1 small shallot, minced 1 thick slice of pancetta, chopped (or 2 slices of smoked bacon, blanched and chopped) 3/4 oz. Malmsey Madeira or sweet...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Marinade 1 large yellow onion 4 cloves garlic 2 cups pomegranate juice 1/2 cup red wine 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/2 bunch fresh basil, chopped Lamb 2 racks of lamb, french-cut by the butcher (about 8 to 9 ribs each) METHOD: For the Marinade: Puree the onion, garlic, and...Read More

Tuscan roast chicken cooked in white wine is indeed a delightful and comforting family dinner option. The Tuscan region of Italy is renowned for its rustic and flavorful dishes, and this roast chicken recipe exemplifies the Tuscan culinary tradition. As the chicken cooks, the wine, rosemary, garlic, and onion will create a savory and aromatic...Read More

This is a very simple recipe that delivers much more flavor than the ingredients would seem to warrant. This dish works for anytime, but is easy to turn into an elegant meal fit for entertaining. You can use tangy marinade/sauce works for any cut of pork — just adjust times according to the cut. See...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup leeks or shallots, finely chopped 2-2/3 cups cooked long-grain parboiled white or brown rice 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 2 tablespoons lemon zest 4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves Salt and pepper, to taste 4 Cornish hens, about 1 1/2 lbs. each 1/4...Read More