Cooking en papillote is an easy do-ahead preparation that is virtually foolproof, and it’s a fabulous way to impress guests! Children also enjoy being able to rip open the little present you’ve left on their plates. Start by removing the pin bones from the fish if it has any. Lay out a sheet of parchment [...]

Categories: entertaining, entrée, fish, seafood, technique
Tagged: entertaining, entrée, fish, main course, one-pot meals, seafood, technique

Prosciutto is matched with riesling-poached pears in an easy but spectacular savoury crostata that will be the star at your next brunch.

Categories: entrée, pastry
Tagged: crostata, entrée, fruit, pastry, tart

A leftover roast chicken is in the refrigerator, it’s time for lunch. What should I do?

Categories: chicken, entrée, lunch, mushroom, pasta
Tagged: chicken, entrée, lunch, main course, mushroom, pasta

Risotto is among the best comfort foods and it only requires simple techniques and ingredients. A bit of porcini and pancetta, some truffle, and a glass of chianti. It’s comfort food at its best!

Categories: entrée, mushroom, risotto, supper
Tagged: entrée, main course, mushroom, pancetta, porcini, rice, risotto, supper