Roasted Rack of Lamb

Marinated with rosemary and thyme.

Truffled Fingerling Smashed Potatoes

Fragrant white truffle oil takes humble mashers to a new level.

Poached Fig, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Tart

A versatile tart appropriate as an hors d’oeuvre or a dessert.

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Downright decadent.

Crispy, molasses-tinged cookies with strawberries and crème fraîche.

Whole Roasted Suckling Pig

Nothing commands culinary respect more than an impressive roasted suckling pig.

Beef Tenderloin with Pancetta and Hominy Polenta

The simplest and arguably best way to make a fillet.

Ozoni Soup

A soothing Japanese soup that takes center stage during New Year’s.

I was just reading another post (http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/320003) and it mentioned something about celebrity chefs eating at a particular place (or not, in the case of the above post). But anyway, where have you seen...

I was looking through a cookbook by Sophia Loren the other day and I was wondering if anyone had a favoritte celebrity cookbook(s). I really regret not buying a cookbook by Richard Deacon that I saw at a thrift store a few years...

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Fried Capers

This quick sauté puts a new spin on sprouts.

Potato Parsnip Gratin

Parsnips add a new dimension to a side-dish standby.

Crostini di Fegatini (Chicken Liver Crostini)

Humble ingredients transform into a tasty Italian classic.

Over Hill, Over Dale

The Top Chef battle comes down to technique over soul.

True, and I don’t see the problem with chefs becoming celebrities if it elevates the standards of cooking in this country. These people have paid their dues and deserve some stardom—much more than the half-witted...