During an episode of Barefoot Contessa, Garten shared her philosophy for entertaining friends which makes it easier for her as the host. “One of my mottos is: my friends don’t have more fun if I spent ...

This Beignets with choux pastry dough recipe came to me on an old, tattered recipe card. I knew right away it was a keeper. Simple, straightforward, and absolutely delicious. Sometimes the best ...

Every once in a while you stumble upon a culinary trick that changes your life in the kitchen. Learning how to peel ginger with a spoon. Finding out how to save a broken sauce. Figuring out how to ...

My basement looks like a Williams-Sonoma store — if Williams-Sonoma had a thrift shop division. I have amassed an extensive collection of cooking implements during my visits to thrift and antique ...

From brunches to intimate dinner parties, it’s always helpful to have a few back-pocket “secret weapons” when it comes to cooking for a crowd. No matter the time of year, there’s always a seasonal ...