Garlic

Daniel Boulud's Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine with Celery Duo

Chef Boulud says that the success of this dish rests on browning the short ribs well at the beginning of cooking the dish to get the best flavors into the sauce. The Celery Duo starts with a celery root puree and ends with the braised ribs that top the beef. This recipe also can be found in the Café Boulud Cookbook, by Daniel Boulud and Dorie Greenspan.

Tomato Soup with Fregola and Clams

There is not one person in my family who does not adore clams, and we eat them in a variety of ways. Stuffed clams are great for an appetizer; a big pot of clams sautéed with some onions and seasonings can make a whole meal as you pick through, enjoying the juices and slurping down the clams. As a young girl, I would go to the sea and collect clams, mostly cockles and smaller clams than what are seen in America today. This soup has also become one of our family’s favorite ways to enjoy clams. Tomato soup is a popular soup in America, but here is an Italian rendition that can be a main course. Though I have added clams, it can be made with mussels, shrimps, scallops, or even mixed seafood; just mind the cooking time that each requires. Fregola comes in different sizes. I use large ones here, but if yours are smaller, start checking for doneness after 10 minutes. You can leave a few clams in their shells for an attractive presentation, as I do here, or remove them all.

Italian

Sautéed Cauliflower Frittata with Thyme

Nancy Silverton often prepares a tender frittata for her antipasti table at La Terza in Los Angeles. This version includes sautéed cauliflower topped ...

American

Winter Minestrone

As with my Summer Minestrone, think of this recipe as a template for any hearty winter vegetable soup. You can vary the dried beans and include other vegetables- such as leeks, potatoes, sweet potatoes, turnips or rutabaga, parsnips, or myriad winter greens, like escarole, spinach, and chard.

Italian

Pan-Seared Scallops with Caper-Raisin Sauce

Gordon Ramsay's classic pan-seared scallops with a sweet and savory caper-raisin sauce. The key is to get a perfect golden crust while keeping the scallops tender and barely cooked through. This elegant dish showcases proper technique and balanced flavors.

British

No-Waste Tacos de Carnitas With Salsa Verde

Our carnitas recipe is easier than the traditional bucket-of-lard method, and produces results that are juicy and flavorful with plenty of browned crispy bits.

Mexican