Oxtail Soup
I have quite a few food memories while growing up. My mom had an extensive repartee of meals she would cook — some of...
Citrus Salad with a Dash of Savory
This recipe actually started with an idea of how I wanted to photograph colorful fruit in a darker setting. I had a couple different...
Two Simple Salads
I don’t have a lot of family recipes that were handed down from generation to generation. Both of my parents grew up in times...
Potato Chip Chicken
I like fried food just as much as the next person — even had a home fryer once. I got rid of it because...
Tortilla Soup
My dad calls it taco soup. Whatever he wants to call it, I’m obligated to make it every time the family gets together. I...
Miso Deviled Eggs
Deviled Eggs are a divisive food — people either love them or hate them; I haven’t seen much middle ground. We’re not even in...
Hard Cider BBQ Ribs
Earlier this year, a good friend asked if I would create some images for a hard cider guide he was writing. Or maybe I...
Pea Soup with Leeks
I'm in a leek phase. I'm obsessed with them right now. I roast chicken in a bed of them. I put them in ramen....
Grilled Peaches and Burrata
This dessert was inspired by a plate; I’ve heard of this happening with chefs and thought it was weird, until now. I had discovered...
Grilled Shrimp and Lobster
Grilling is the special province of man. There’s something very satisfying to a man about cooking over open flame. I didn’t make the rule,...