VINDALOO This is one of the finest Indian dishes I've prepared so far. The protein used is a pork roast, which is cut into chunks and...

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

WABI BEEF CHOW FUN I'm naming this WABI because it is a flexible recipe that includes extra vegetables and some different ingredients in...

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

A well-cooked rib eye can be just as delightful as a filet mignon and perhaps even a bit more intriguing. This recipe is prepared in two...

BLACK PASTA WITH CAVIAR This pasta dish is one I frequently prepare because it's simple, fast, elegant, and needs only a few ingredients....

TEMPURA There's a reason we go out to eat tempura and sushi at Japanese restaurants. They both seem so simple, yet often the simplest...

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

ANTIPASTI PIZZA This recipe offers a unique take on both antipasti and pizza, making it ideal for a cool spring evening. You can serve it...

CLASSIC SHRIMP COCKTAIL The renowned shrimp cocktail is a delightful dish that many of us have enjoyed frequently. When prepared...

RETRO SPAGHETTI O's WITH KAYEM HOT DOGS This is a throwback dish reinvented with the finest New England hot dogs from Kayem. The recipe...

AHI SASHIMI PIZZETTA I initially created my ahi sashimi pizza while working as a chef at Mecca in San Francisco, where we had a wood oven...

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...

OKONOMIYAKI After exploring many intricate and lengthy okonomiyaki recipes, the Japanese savory pancake, I opted to create my own. This...

SHRIMP & OCTOPUS This recipe was inspired by a trip to Portugal and incorporates influences from Italian and Japanese cuisines. I'm using...

PASTA WITH SIMPLE CLAM SAUCE Many years ago, while I was at Parsons in Manhattan, I worked at a fantastic seafood restaurant called Pesca...

I originally created this recipe while living on my houseboat in Sausalito for a progressive boat to boat dinner party. I have...

SHEPARDS PIE We create individual shepherd's pies using three types of meat; options like all beef, pork, lamb, or a meatloaf blend will...