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Chicken Katsu

This Japanese version of fried chicken is served with piquant tonkatsu dipping sauce. You won’t miss the skin with the crispy panko crust. Steamy hot rice is served on the side. You’ll need a frying pan with high sides and … Continue reading

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Lamb Roti

Lamb Roti Roti is a wonderful unleavened bread served hot from the griddle.  Along with its variations, such as phulka and chapatti, it is a staple in many parts of the world, especially the Caribbean, India and the Middle East.  … Continue reading

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Crunchy Calamari

If you crave the crunchiest calamari, put the wheat flour aside and think tempura. We’re not talking about anything heavily coated here, but a light golden brown crispy coating using rice flour. Many recipes for fried calamari call for a … Continue reading

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Handmade Cheese Ravioli

  Aside from being utterly delicious, ravioli are fun to make. Here is a pillowy three-cheese version.  They freeze perfectly, so make enough for another meal. Basic Egg Pasta (yield: 1 ½ lbs. dough)  3 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour … Continue reading

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More Digital Food Photography Book

For those of you who may have been wondering what happened to cook, shoot eat a food photographers journey, the blog it’s been a while. Where I have been you ask? I have been writing a book. I was commissioned … Continue reading

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An Ear for Corn

As the song goes, “I’m as corny as Kansas in August… .” And I proudly admit it. The end of the summer most assuredly sets my mind on certain culinary treats – and fresh corn is definitely one of them. … Continue reading

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Play It Up…Like a Real Hamburger

I like all-American food. Even if it originated in another country, as is often the case. I guess the hamburger is one of those national favorites. They say that the Germans invented it. Hence the name “hamburger” (from Hamburg Steak). … Continue reading

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Rice to Entice

I’ll bet you’re thinking, “What does this Italian guy know about rice?” Well, it’s true that pasta is the carbohydrate of choice is my neck of the boot (Southern Italy, that is.) Nevertheless, we Italian Americans have a keen talent … Continue reading

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These Dogs Are Hot!

Hot dogs are funny things. No matter how sophisticated your tastes are, you still crave them – especially this time of year. After all, they are a mainstay at baseball games and backyard barbecues. We New Yorkers also have our … Continue reading

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The Mexican You Thought You Knew

Mexican food always tasted the same to me. I was bored with it. Then I visited Mexico several times and was introduced to authentic Mexican cuisine – a far cry from the fare offered at stateside burrito and taco establishments. … Continue reading

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