Tiramisu is the all-time most classic dessert recipe in the Italian lectionary. You will find it on 75% of the menus in Italian restaurants. There is a good reason for all of this – it is really good and actually… Read More ›
Classic Dishes by Country/Region
Granola – An American Classic
Maybe the Europeans might claim title to the inventors of granola. They have something called Muesli in Switzerland. However, in my mind granola is a truly American classic. Invented in California in the 60’s by hippies and Seventh Day Adventists,… Read More ›
Fudge – An American Classic
With the Holiday Season quickly approaching, it is time to start thinking of all the sweet things we can make. Here is a great one – fudge using three different types of chocolate, two of which are dark. It’s wonderful… Read More ›
The Best Hummus Ever
Hummus has become ubiquitous in the U.S. in recent years. However, you have never tasted a hummus as good as this one. It has one special ingredient – cumin – that makes all the difference.
Sexy Italian Salads
Sometimes everything comes together and it all becomes clear. For, example, most people think of salads and can’t get excited. Well, that has all changed for me. Let me tell you how I got to this new place.
Linguine with Clam Sauce
This is one of the all-time favorite pasta dishes. You will find it on well over 50% of the menus in Italian restaurants. In Italy, Venice is probably most famous for this dish. I have this vision sitting in a… Read More ›
As American as Apple Pie
I hate clichés, but what is more American than apple pie? We have to have this in our list of classic recipes. There are a thousand little variations usually with names like Grandma’s apple pie or Aunt Rosie’s famous recipe…. Read More ›
Spaghetti and Veal Meatballs
Spaghetti and meatballs is certainly the most well-known Italian dish, at least in the U.S., but most of us have not even tried to make the dish. And yet, it is always a real hit with the fans, especially this… Read More ›
Grilled Pizza
Well, the end of summer is upon us. Look around at all of the things you didn’t fix or get done. Then, grab a cold beer, take a big drink and forget about it. There are more important issues, like,… Read More ›
Pesto Pasta – A Primer
Get ready; it’s time for one of summer’s taste treats. Although good quality basil is available in the Southern states for most of the year, those of us in the North have to wait until this time of year to… Read More ›
The Bourbon Burger – An American Classic
So, my son-in-law, Patrick, and I were having a cocktail and he was wondering why we didn’t have the hamburger as an American classic on the website. I said that I could never come up with anything interesting or unique… Read More ›
Stuck Pot Rice – A Middle Eastern Classic
This is a great dish from Central Asia and has a thousand variations. It is a wonderfully showy dish for the holidays and makes a great addition to any meal. Mark Bittman has a number of suggestions in his great… Read More ›
West Indian Chicken Curry with Roti or Naan
The former British colonies in the Caribbean, especially Guyana and Trinidad have some of the world’s best Indian food. The reason is simple – nearly half of the population of those two countries is Indian. How this happened is more complicated.
Mom’s Chicken Pot Pie
My mother passed away in 2013. She was 91 and lived a rich, full life. She was a great cook and is certainly one of the reasons I spend so much time in the kitchen. A few years ago, she… Read More ›
Classic Chicken Cacciatore – Umbrian Style
Those of you who have read the posts from our trip to Italy and especially Umbria might remember that our cooking instructor showed us how to make classic chicken cacciatore (see Cooking Lessons in Umbria). I gave a brief description… Read More ›
Bravado Cooking 