Restaurant Reinvention: Salmon Piadine

Recreating restaurant  meals is an enjoyable tradition in my household, but I’ll be the first to admit that the first attempt is not always successful– fortunately that’s half the fun! You just keep trying till you get it right. And soon, you’ll end up with a dish that’s even better than the original! Sometimes a […]

How to make a restaurant-style piadine at home

In my upcoming book, Eat In, Not Out, due for release next Monday, I devote a chapter to re-creating restaurant dishes at home. This is a fun game for me — sometimes I’m able to recreate dishes better than others. I’m always excited to see menus that include ingredients lists, as this improves my batting average […]

Favorite Main Dishes of the Year!

I tried lots of great new concoctions and recipes this year. As part of my annual Favorite Things series, today I will share my favorite new main dishes of the year. Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Chicken from Bon Appetit I found this recipe in Bon Appetit. I often marinate the chicken while it’s thawing to enhance the […]