Cooking Class at Ramekins with Joyce Goldstein

Cooking Class at Ramekins with Joyce Goldstein

Cooking with Joyce Goldstein at the Ramekins Cooking School and Inn in Sonoma: Warm Scallop and Mushroom Salad, Crab and Fennel Risotto with Meyer Lemon Gremolata, Pork with Chestnuts served with Pumpkin Polenta, Blood Orange Marmalade Tart

Residual Christmas Cheer

Residual Christmas Cheer

Now that the holidays are over, the last thing you may want to see is another cookie. Don’t fret. Give it a day or two. It will pass. And when it does, bake a batch of these addictive cookies.

Festa del Pesce at Poggio + Lemon Mouse with Meringues and Pistachios

Festa del Pesce at Poggio + Lemon Mouse with Meringues and Pistachios

Festa del Pesce at Poggio and recipe from the chef: Lemon Mousse with Meringues and Pistachios

Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Dude’s Night, Cooking 101

Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Dude’s Night, Cooking 101

A dude’s gotta feed himself. And he’s gotta learn a few tricks….for the laaaadies.

Banana Boats

Banana Boats

The season of BBQs is officially upon us! At your next open grill fest, whip up this ooey gooey, absurdly easy dessert and polish off your barbecue on a sweet note.

Lemon Tart and Cookfest 2009

Lemon Tart and Cookfest 2009

Recipe for homemade lemon curd tart with almond crust, and fun at Cookfest 2009.

Homemade Chocolate Almond Toffee

Homemade Chocolate Almond Toffee

The best toffee ever can be made in your own kitchen in under 10 minutes. It is simple, deadly delicious, and makes a wonderful gift for someone special (Self applicable). I love the soft crunch of the buttery toffee with some good Chocolate.

Happy Friday the 13th/Valentine’s Day!

Happy Friday the 13th/Valentine’s Day!

Inspired by Brianne's and Alex's Friday the 13th / Valentine’s Day themed party: Tainted Love Red Velvet Mini Cupcakes. Love the deep, blood red cake and addictive cream cheese frosting.

Tis the Season for Dinner Party Fun (Part II)

Tis the Season for Dinner Party Fun (Part II)

Finishing up this holiday dinner with Honey Wheat Bread Wreath, a beautiful Festive Spinach Salad, Ina Garten’s staple Lemon and Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken, and Riesling Poached Pear with Cardamom Cream.

Party Time!  Entertaining Low on Budget, High on Flavor

Party Time! Entertaining Low on Budget, High on Flavor

We successfully fed 25 guests on $250, cooking up an array of tasty hors d’oeuvres. I mean, who doesn’t love appies? They’re usually the best part of the meal anyway. Plus, they’re perfect for large parties. They’re unassuming, filling, and allow people to mill around and chat while noshing on bite-sized bits of delicious.