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Moroccan Dinner Party Menu

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor

Most of the ingredients in these recipes can be found in your local market, or online. If you reside in New York City, the 16 area Food Emporium markets are offering a "Taste of Morocco,"... read more

Warming Soup Meal Menu

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor

Soups are a wonderful menu item when entertaining, as you can make them in advance and have them warming on the stove when your guests arrive. When creating a menu of your own, we recommend choosing... read more

A California-Inspired Menu

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor

When you host your next dinner party, transport your guests to California with this hearty meal featuring recipes from renowned chef, cookbook author, and winegrower Michael Chiarello, and his Napa... read more

Oven-Roasted Cornish Hens with Panettone Stuffing Recipe

Posted by Michael Chiarello, Special Contributor

Cornish hens aren't game birds, but small, young chickens — the French call them poussins — that are extremely tender and flavorful. You can also make this recipe with one 4-5 pound..... read more

Ricotta Gnocchi with Salsa della Nonna

Posted by Michael Chiarello, Special Contributor

Using ricotta as the base for these gnocchi produces a lighter, pillow-like finished product. Start making the gnocchi at least 48 hours before you want to serve them, as you need to drain the..... read more

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Marcona Almonds and Pecorino

Posted by Michael Chiarello, Special Contributor

Looking for a new alternative to traditional winter salads, Bottega's chef de cuisine Nick Ritchie thought to shave the Brussels sprouts into thin strips with a mandoline. When tossed in a full-..... read more

Diwali Sweets

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor

Diwali (also known as Divali, or Deepavali) is this weekend. Last year, President Obama celebrated Diwali by lighting a candle; he can do the same this year when he arrives in India on the 5th. This... read more

A Chili For Every Taste

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor

Just because you don't eat meat or tomatoes doesn't mean you can't eat chili. Appetizer: Forty Shades of Green Salad From Fine Cooking A light green salad is a wonderful complement... read more