A hearty dish full of the flavors of Fall.By Khalil HymoreMy friend Alyssa (check out her crafty blog Big A, Little A) and I are obsessed with this awesome little pie shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn called The Blue Stove (it's...
Some tips to make chicken a little more excitingBy Khalil HymoreI rarely cook with boneless skinless chicken breast. Ina doesn't like it, so I steer clear (she is one of my demi-gods after all). But lately, I've been rethinking that...
Because everything tastes better with bacon!By Khalil HymoreI've never been a huge fan of boneless, skinless chicken breasts. They're often dry and tasteless, but wrap 'em in bacon and...whoa! It's great! Although we all know that bacon can fix up...
Check out Meryl Streep's amazing performance in this film about food and loveBy Khalil HymoreA year or two ago, I needed a good beach read for our vacation to Florida to visit Scott's grandmother in West Palm Beach (ah, the...
Culinary school cuisine, right in your kitchen!By Khalil HymoreWhenever I prepare a classic French dish like Coq au Vin. I am instantly transported back to my culinary school days. It's a great dish to master because it teaches several important...
You can never go wrong with chicken.By Khalil HymoreWhen you are a chef there are many questions you can expect to be asked regularly. At dinner parties, sometimes, I like to guess which one will come first. "What's your favorite...
Fire up the grill with this flavorful chicken recipeBy Khalil HymoreMy Aunt Bonnie and Uncle David in California are big time grillers. Every weekend, my uncle fires up the grill and while my aunt preps chicken, fish, and vegetables to...
Poaching is such an underrated cooking method for chicken. The key is not to boil the bird until it is tough and leathery, but rather simmer it gently so that the meat is delicate and tender. Poaching is also a...
When I set out to create a recipe from scratch, I put a lot of effort into it. I research it, I hunt for inspirational images, and I try to work out the recipe on paper as much as...
I love chicken and eat it regularly. It's cheap, healthy, and versatile. Inspired by the current economic crisis facing the nation and the box loads of plums that my dad mails me straight from his tree, I decided to create...
By Khalil HymoreMy favorite thing to order whenever I go to a kosher deli is chicken salad on rye bread. Ben's Deli in New York City makes my hands-down favorite! For my version, I lighten up the traditional chicken...
By Khalil HymoreI love dishes that I can make in advance, keep in my refrigerator, and eat throughout the week. Chicken Salad with Ginger-Soy Vinaigrette is one of those dishes. Not only does it keep well -- it actually tastes...
A native to China, the kumquat is a unique fruit indeed. Their sweet skin and super sour flesh make them quite a conundrum. While usually eaten raw, they take on a delicious tender texture when braised with honey and citrus...
Leeks are definitely making a comeback. For years they have been an underrated vegetable in American homes, but have always been one of the cornerstones of classic European cuisine. Braising the leeks with chicken and apples makes for a delicious,...
Basic roast chicken should be part of every home cooks repertoire. Chicken is like a blank canvas and it can be dressed up in an infinite number of ways. I usually end up using whatever I have lying around to...