Inspired by a dish we’ve never eaten but saw on a menu at Elephante. This Arugula and Stuffed Peat Salad is our fancied up version because we believe you can make things simple but beautiful. We roast the pears with stuffing until the are golden and caramelized; sprinkle them with toasted walnuts, creamy butter and…
This chimichurri is more than a condiment it’s and experience. I took a cooking class in Buenos Aires, where they gave me this perfected recipe. It’s vibrant, herbaceous, and wildly versatile. Grilled steak is always served with this at my house in the summer but I encourage you to spoon it over vegetables and even…
If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen and wanted to have the people you love over to share in good food and community but didn’t know where to start, then we’ve got something in common. These four female chefs offered me the inspiration I needed to jump in and get cooking: Suzanne Goin, Nancy Silverton,…
Martha Stewart is the empress of elevated everyday living. With a career that has spanned decades, she’s created a culture out of home cooking, entertaining, and crafting. Her magazine, Martha Stewart Living, was something I cherished and collected as a young mom. I started baking these sweet rolls after reading an easy sticky buns recipe…
A crispy-skinned, flavour-packed roast chicken that tastes like you spent all day cooking—but you didn’t. The technique is a little shocking, but the results speak for themselves. We’ve made some adaptations to make Nancy Silverton’s Roasted Chicken more approachable for the home chef, without sacrificing the magic that makes it so memorable. Nancy Silverton’s Roasted…
A rustic, buttery dessert inspired by the grande dame of French cooking but we got rid of a little fuss. Julia Child was an American cooking icon who brought French cooking into thousands of American kitchens. She had a larger-than-life personality and truly loved food. Her endearing voice brought coq au vine and bouillabaisse to…
Suzanne Goin is one of California’s most influential chefs. She is celebrated for her market driven approach to flavours. She is a James Beard Award Winner and I love her cookbooks; Sunday Suppers at Lucques and A.O.C. Suzanne Goin is known for taking seasonal ingredients and crafting dishes that feel both rustic and refined. This…
We ate a beautifully and effortlessly elegant meal at Elephante Scottsdale and decided we wanted to host a Mediterranean dinner party that could hopefully replicate our evening—with restaurant-style recipes at home that captured the same charm and flavor. As we planned our big Copy Cat evening, we imagined a sun-kissed escape to the Amalfi coast,…
Father’s Day isn’t just for ties and tools anymore; it’s an excuse to fire up the grill and take your tastebuds on a trip around the world. This year, we hosted a BBQ Sauce Tour of the World, featuring 6 BBQ Sauces from Around the Globe, and let Dad be the pitmaster of international flavor….
Sipping your dessert is a chef’s kiss to any meal. The Cookies & Cream’tini’ is the unrivaled after-dinner treat for Oreo lovers and cocktail queens alike. Made with vanilla vodka, Bailey’s, Kahlua, and a generous helping of crushed Oreos, the Cookies & Cream’tini’ is rich, creamy, and wildly satisfying. Bonus: it looks as glamorous as…