SALSA FRESCA Nothing says summer more than salsa. We put salsa on many things - it is fantastic on anything grilled, fish, chicken, or...

GARBANZOS & SHELLS This is a simple recipe I used to make in summer in Southampton, New York. The dish can be served hot or cold; the...

A classic greek salad usually is deconstructed with a slab of feta on top. Our Greek is chopped, mixed together and marinated with...

CAULIFLOWER AND CHEESE SOUP This sophisticated soup is sure to impress, prepared in advance and topped with small croutons, extra virgin...

GRILLED SHRIMP COCKTAIL The versatile shrimp cocktail has officially returned to popularity. We've been offering shrimp cocktail for...

FURIKAKE Furikake, a seasoning mix for rice or noodles, is simple to prepare with many possible variations. The basic mixture should...

BEST MACARONI AND CHEESE Having created numerous mac n' cheese recipes, this one stands out as the creamiest and most luscious. It...

MISO MINESTRONE The other night, I prepared a big batch of miso soup and decided to experiment with the leftovers. This recipe combines...

SASHIMI SALAD This sashimi salad showcases my favorite hamachi, although ahi would be equally enjoyable. The salad is perfect for...

NEW YORK DELI COLESLAW Cabbage is an ideal vegetable; it's durable, keeps well, and has numerous uses. I frequently make coleslaw, and...

BEST CAESAR SALAD Everyone loves a Caesar salad, a truly outstanding dish credited to Caesar Cardini from Tijuana. Over the years, I've...

ENDLESS ANTIPASTI No. 3 The third dish in the endless antipasti series is easy to make, clean, and delightfully simple. Since it's...

ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD This incredibly simple cucumber salad recipe works wonderfully as a standalone salad, a side dish, or a component of...

NEW ENGLAND RED POTATOES AND VEGETABLE MEDLEY These straightforward potato and vegetable preparations would pair wonderfully with almost...

SIMPLE SALAD WITH TRUFFLE VINAIGRETTE We aim to consume plenty of salads, frequently following the French tradition of having them after...

MISO SOUP WITH NOODLES AND WONTONS There's nothing quite as comforting, warming, or nutritious as a steaming bowl of Miso Soup. We make...

SHRIMP GUMBO Throughout my career, I've owned several restaurants in New Orleans at various times. Gumbo is always popular, often seen as...

This version of tortilla soup incorporates koji's roast chicken —refer to the roast chicken recipe, or you can opt for a store-bought...

www.wabicafe.com MAIN STREET NORTHPORT (CARL'S DELI WOULD BE WHERE THE GREEN AWNING IS) SOME RECENT PHOTOS FROM NORTHPORT, LONG ISLAND...

PHO In the early nineties at Mike's on the Ave. in New Orleans, I worked with a talented Vietnamese pastry chef named Minh. For family...