Sometimes I find a recipe that makes me want to have people over for dinner. In this case, it was this very interesting scarpaccia...

Tomato season is one of the most magical times of the year, and local California tomatoes are one of the most inspiring ingredients. As...

When friends are traveling through, I always want to cook a little dinner party for them even if its squished into their full agenda....

Many of my dearest friends are New Yorkers, so I like to host a Friendsgiving (in a friend's apartment) when I visit in the fall. Yes, a...

Light and bright flavors in this meal incorporate a few different asian cuisines highlighting spring produce and evenings getting longer,...

My mantra for Friendsgiving is the more the merrier - within reason - so I host a potluck to avoid a messy kitchen and involved cooking...

We tried out an amazing book - Joanne Lee Molinaro's The Korean Vegan - to explore a new cuisine. The book is very accessible but pushed...

This Vietnamese-inspired menu invites the wonders of summer produce to entertain a large group. Freshness is the resounding theme: herbs...

Fourth of July should be indulgent, it should showcase everything that is summer, it should serve favorites, it should be festive, and it...

A romantic, seasonal valentine's dinner date menu. This menu is ambitious and elaborate, which is perfect for a special date night but...

This year, Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah landed on the same night, calling for a celebration and feast. This meal has two...

Hot pot is one of my favorite dinner party types for big groups: very little prep, communal cooking, unique from other weekday meals. I...

Menu: Rosemary focaccia ( recipe ) Caramelized cabbage ( Bon Appetit , skipped the yogurt topping) Turmeric coconut cauliflower ( Bon...

This meal combines Asian and Spanish flavors and is served as tapas. Each course can be prepared in advance and kept warm before plating...

Summer means outdoor dining! A fun way to spruce up dinner for two -- serve outside. Menu (all served family style): Corn shishito salad...

I love NYE -- the moment of reflection, the eagerness for the new, the declaration of intentions, the pause to celebrate a blank slate. I...

A cozy menu that requires 2-2.5 hours to prepare. Great for a Saturday night after a long day in the snow. This three-course dinner date...

Birthday picnic dinner in the park with mushroom-featured menu.