SPAM FRIED RICE Way before spam was all the rage, I was making spam fried rice circa 2002 at my house in the jungle on the big island of...

SUMMER PEACH GALETTE First off, I am not a baker, and if the truth be known, I will always opt for a cheese plate as I absolutely adore...

This is simply the best Mac salad recipe! I grew up having Mac salad at New York delis—this one is better. The key is to slightly...

SCALLOP MOO SHU TACOS This is a vintage recipe from the lunch menu at Mike's on the Avenue, New Orleans, circa 1992. It is quite easy to...

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

Nothing reaps the summer harvest like ratatouille; it can be served hot or cold as a side or combined with pasta, which we do often in...

We often start with a tartare. A tartare is always fresh, light, healthy, and delicious, not unlike sushi but without all the work. For...

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...

MAINE STEAMERS I've written a couple of steamer recipes. This one is a perfect, simple summer steamer recipe with my father's butter...

This is a super chicken recipe, easy to prepare, I always brine my chicken overnight in a solution of 1 tablespoon of sugar + 1...

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

This summer pasta is ideal with or without meatballs. The zucchini sauce is light yet full of flavor, made with fresh, vibrant zucchini...

This is a hearty recipe for a cool evening, it freezes extremely well and is served with a very versatile cranberry-cherry sauce. Try any...

This is a very simple elegant pizza perfect fo a hot summer night it uses fresh super thin sliced Roma tomatoes, it can be made ahead and...

Panzanella/Antipasti Salad This is an excellent summer salad that's very easy to prepare, healthy, and light—making it the perfect...

LOBSTER FRA DIAVOLO This is an excellent method for preparing both lobster and pasta. I'm using Vesuvio Pasta, but Calamarata, Paccheri,...

ASIAN FRENCH TOAST This is an exceptionally simple yet impressive recipe for Asian French Toast. In this version, I use Chinese Scallion...

STEAM - BAY SCALLOP AND RICE I am gradually developing a new Kojicooks category called STEAM. Steaming is a fantastic cooking method—it’s...

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...