Basic Techniques
Deviled Eggs
A beautiful and delicious deviled eggs made with an herb-flecked filling and topped with toasted almonds.
Five Minute Tomato Sauce
Great tomato sauce in a flash. A quick, simple, easy (and absolute favorite) tomato sauce recipe. Bright and clean flavors, a vibrant red in color, exudes the essence of tomatoes.
How to Make Pesto like an Italian Grandmother
The real deal. A vibrant pesto recipe taught to me by my friend Francesca's mother who came to visit from Genoa, Italy - hand-chopped basil, garlic, Parmesan, olive oil and pine nuts.
Bake Potatoes Like a Pro plus Ten Surprising Toppings
Perfect, classic, baked potato technique is simple. All you need is a bit of salt. This list also has lots of topping ideas and inspiration.
Best Pizza Dough by a Master Baker
Peter Reinhart's Napoletana pizza dough recipe. It makes my all-time favorite pizza dough using a delayed-fermentation method.
Edible Flowers
I get a lot of questions related to sourcing and using edible flowers, I thought I'd write up a few of the things I do to ensure I have a supply throughout the year.
A Few Words on How to Cook Artichokes
A primer on how to cook artichokes, particularly the baby ones. A lot of people are intimidated by the process, or they think it's not worth the effort. But with a little patience, salt, and fat - you can absolutely cook some of the best artichokes of your life.
How To Make the Creamy, Toasted Coconut Milk of Your Dreams
If you already make your own nut milks at home, you have to try this. I mean - walk to your kitchen, turn the oven dial, and get some coconut in there. Toasted coconut milk is incredible.
These Incredible Italian Grandmas Teach you to Make Pasta from Scratch
Shaping pasta by hand takes skill and experience! Watch these Italian grandmas shape pici, tagliatelle, cavatelli, and orecchiette.
Slicing Pretty Avocados
A quick video demonstrating how to slice avocado to fan out on grain bowls, salads, and open-faced sandwiches.
