A Passover or three ago, during full COVID lockdown, about 15 members of my extended family got together on a Zoom call with varying levels of internet connectivity and shouted over one another for 45 minutes, mangling the Haggadah beyond recognition. My wife and I ate Chengdu Gourmet in sweatpants because the email said we should be eating something on the call. This year, like most years, we will have the opportunity to make an awesome brisket for Passover. Note about smoking brisket: I have a huge commercial smoker for my business, but the home cook does not need one, and I stand by this. P ..read more

Poaching is an often-overlooked cooking technique. Gently simmering foods like chicken in flavorful liquid helps retain the chicken’s moisture and nutrients, infusing it with subtle flavor. Chamomile, ginger, agave, salt, and pepper give this broth a savory and sweet appeal. Moving into spring, this cooking technique (and these flavors) are perfect for a light and warm meal. Chamomile Ginger Poached Chicken (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free) Recipe Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 6 cups water or enough to just cover chicken 3 tbsp kosher salt 8 chamomile tea bags 1 tbsp grated ..read more

Instead of Meatless Monday, we’ve decided to embrace the trend of Meaty Monday. So we’re celebrating all our favorite mouthwatering meats to include in your weeknight dinner. From savory sausages and juicy racks of ribs to slow-cooked oxtail and tender flank steak, we just can’t get enough. Treat yourself and your family to a meal below that’s protein-rich to embrace the Meaty Monday spirit and ditch the Meatless Monday mindset.  Oh and while we have you here, April Fools! We’d never ditch Meatless Monday for more than just a jokester holiday.  Spicy Sausage and Greens Soup A hearty ..read more

Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole changed my life. Yes, a life-changing casserole! Over the years since I found The Honorable Manuel Lujan, Jr.’s recipe for enchilada casserole, my version has evolved to this one. I did have the opportunity, some years after I moved to New Mexico, to meet Mr. Lujan. He was astonished to hear how his recipe (really his wife Jean’s) had altered my future. (Excerpted from Cheryl Alters Jamison’s article for TABLE Magazine, My Life in Five Dishes. Read her wonderful story…and, of course, try the recipes!) Green Chile Chicken Enchilasa Casserole Recipe  ..read more

When Wildwoods Craft Kitchen and Catering’s Executive Chef, Kevin Hermann makes a lamb dinner, he goes all out. He combines a Burgundy Braised Lamb Shank with fresh Roasted Root Vegetables tossed in a homemade Gribiche (hard-boiled egg) Dressing. Each element balances the other out with a variety of flavors and textures. It all leaves you with a bite that’s juicy, savory, tender, and keeps you coming back for more. Plus, many of the ingredients in this lamb dinner are perfect to help embrace and welcome the spring season. Burgundy Braised Lamb Shank Dinner Recipe INGREDIENTS 4 lamb shanks, 9-1 ..read more

The luscious fat of Serenity Hills Farms pork belly plays harmony with the acid of raw apple cider vinegar from Susquehanna Mills. Singing backup are garlic from Who Cooks for You Farm and ginger from COLDCO farm. This dish is a catchy tune, and you’ll want to hear it over and over again. Braised Pork Belly Recipe INGREDIENTS 1 ½ lb pork belly from Serenity Hills Farms 2 green onions, cut into large pieces 3 garlic cloves, smashed from Who Cooks For You Farm 2 ginger pieces about the size of a thumb from COLDCO Farm 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp mirin 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar f ..read more

Author and food writer Lidey Heuck created this special Crispy Chicken Thighs with Leeks and Mushrooms recipe just for TABLE Magazine. The recipe comes ahead of the release of her first book, Cooking in Real Life. This cookbook is an homage to simple, doable recipes that you can make any night of the week with the ingredients in your home. Also with a forward by Ina Garten, it’s filled with recipes that will become staples for your kitchen. Crispy Chicken Thighs with Leeks and Mushrooms Recipe Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 lb skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, about 4-6 thighs Kosher salt and freshly ..read more

Pork shoulder is a great cut because it has the right meat-to-fat ratio for a flavorful braised dish. If you can find a whole shoulder, use it to minimize the work, or use already-cut pieces as an option. This dish highlights Korean flavors in a simple kimchi-based braising liquid. This recipe can be made in two stages to accommodate your schedule. You can cook the pork shoulder days ahead and finish the braising on the day it is intended to be served. Its optional accompaniment of spicy tteokbokki (rice cakes) contrasts with and balances the richness. You could also make simple white rice ins ..read more

These are the absolute Best Sloppy Joe Hand Pies. This version of the traditional Sloppy Joe, emphasis on sloppy, is much less of a mess. Store-bought sheets of pie crust dough are used to create a fun, well-contained, juicy, meaty treat. They’re a filling meal, but also a perfect party food. Use any ground meat of your choice to make these simple and versatile hand pies. Best Sloppy Joe Hand Pies Recipe Gather all of your ingredients from the recipe below and start your prep with the fresh veggies. Step 1: Chop the 3/4 cup red onion, 1/2 cup green pepper, 1/4 cup habanero, and 1/4 cup carro ..read more

Is a party even a party without Pigs in a Blanket? We’re elevating the Pigs in a Blanket game with 3 Party-Perfect Dips. Dive into a trio of exceptional flavors with Harissa and Chili Mayo, Horseradish and Cream Cheese, and Jalapeño Mustard dips. You need little else on the table with these mini weenies wrapped in crescent dough surrounded by dips exploding with flavor. Just be sure to double, triple, or quadruple the recipes according to your party size. Pigs in a Blanket with 3 Party-Perfect Dips Recipes Pigs in a Blanket Recipe INGREDIENTS 1 8 oz package Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 1 12 oz pa ..read more