BEST MACARONI AND CHEESE Having created numerous mac n' cheese recipes, this one stands out as the creamiest and most luscious. It...

BLACK PASTA WITH CAVIAR This pasta dish is one I frequently prepare because it's simple, fast, elegant, and needs only a few ingredients....

MISO MINESTRONE The other night, I prepared a big batch of miso soup and decided to experiment with the leftovers. This recipe combines...

ANTIPASTI PIZZA This recipe offers a unique take on both antipasti and pizza, making it ideal for a cool spring evening. You can serve it...

RETRO SPAGHETTI O's WITH KAYEM HOT DOGS This is a throwback dish reinvented with the finest New England hot dogs from Kayem. The recipe...

I originally created this recipe while living on my houseboat in Sausalito for a progressive boat to boat dinner party. I have...

LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE I prepare several clam sauces, and this one is a favorite due to its lighter nature compared to a...

This retro Lasagne was a favorite of mine during my college days in Manhattan. You can use any combination of fish and seafood; in this...

RETRO STUFFED SHELLS The Italain restaurant Salvatore"s in Northport. New York where I grew up served a fantastic Stuffed Shell entree,...

FUSILLI WITH SEARED SALMON & SPINACH AND BASIL PESTO We love Basil in any meal; its freshness and vibrancy immediately bring to mind a...

MINESTRONE with PESTO & SEARED BONELESS CHICKEN THIGHS Minestrone can be enjoyed as a full meal or an appetizer. The pesto recipe is...

MISO SOUP WITH NOODLES AND WONTONS There's nothing quite as comforting, warming, or nutritious as a steaming bowl of Miso Soup. We make...

PHO In the early nineties at Mike's on the Ave. in New Orleans, I worked with a talented Vietnamese pastry chef named Minh. For family...

New Yorkers have a special knack for Italian cuisine. Growing up in Northport, New York, we had numerous excellent delis, all offering...

NEW YORK MARINARA WITH SAUSAGE AND PACCHERI PASTA We always store a quart of homemade marinara in our freezer for a fast Italian meal. A...

CALZONE & ANGEL HAIR with Koji's Red Sauce - see recipe THE FINISHED CALZONE A Calzone is essentially a folded stuffed pizza, simple to...

NEW YORK STYLE PEPPERONI PIZZA This pizza closely resembles the New York style pizza I grew up with, featuring a thin crust, a light...

HAWAIIAN PIZZA In our household, Hawaiian pizza is a beloved choice, as the blend of ham, pineapple, cheese, and red sauce complement...

DUCK PIZZA RECIPE INGREDIRNTS + LIGHLY COOKED VEGGIES I had my first Duck Pizza at Wolfgang Puck's restaurant, Spago, in Los Angeles,...

SIMPLE HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE FOR PIZZA or PASTA INGREDIENTS & STARTING THE SAUCE In Italy, tomato sauces are quite simple. This is...