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Notable Washington chefs offer lessons and advice to those facing cooking crises.
Tempting Kids' Tastes
September 24, 2008 |
A mom learns to maneuver around mealtime challenges with a lesson in healthful, kid-friendly foods from restaurateurs Todd and Ellen Gray. - Chicken Tacos With Black Beans and Lime Cream
- Banana Splits With Dark Chocolate Sauce
- Fish and Chips
- Teriyaki Broccoli and Snap Peas
- Honey-Glazed Carrots
- Sweet & Salty Popcorn
Beyond Pizza and Popcorn
August 21, 2008 |
Chef and cooking-school founder Susan Holt teaches two teenage students to expand their culinary repertoire. - Tomato, Cucumber and Bell Pepper Salad
- Spiced Vegetable Couscous
- Toasted Fontina and Prosciutto Sandwiches
- Linguine With Garlic and Shrimp
- Raspberries and Chocolate in Phyllo Purses
Eyes on the Pies
July 16, 2008 |
During a Chef on Call session, master baker Rose Levy Beranbaum teaches tender lessons about baking pies. Six Dishes,
One Hot Class Act
June 18, 2008 |
Steven Raichlen -- author, TV personality and guru of the grill -- teaches Tom Natan the tricks of the trade. - Five-Spice Smoked Short Ribs With Shanghai Barbecue Sauce
- Grilled Shrimp Cocktail With Mediterranean Salsa
- Cambodian Grilled Corn
- Smoke-Roasted Raspberry Pear Crisp
- Catalan Tomato Bread
- Sesame Grilled Asparagus
Flexing Their
Culinary Mussels
May 21, 2008 |
Oceanaire's Chef Rob Klink teaches two ardent gastronomes about cooking seafood and sustainable practices. - Cajun-Spiced Swordfish With Green Tomato Salsa
- Broiled Halibut With Mushrooms
- Crab-Stuffed Squid With Rosemary Vinaigrette
- Broccoli Rabe Saute
- Steamed Mussels
- Recipe: Nathalie's Pork Chops
- Recipe: Sauteed Pork Tenderloin, With Variations
- Recipe: Roasted Pork Tenderloin
- Gallery: Perfect Pork
- Recipe: Green Tea-Smoked Trout With Spinach Salad
- Recipe: Roast Chicken With Lemon
- Recipe: Citrus-Roasted Pineapple
- Recipe: Quinoa Pilaf
- Recipe: Winter Game Pâtés (Venison and Quail)
- Recipe: Seafood Sausage
- Recipe: Jamie's Bigos
- Recipe: Fresh Kielbasa
- Recipe: Celery Root Remoulade
- Gallery: Sausage Queen
- Recipe: Roasted Veal Loin With Black Truffle Madeira Sauce
- Recipe: Salmon and Caviar Croque Monsieur With Watercress Salad
- Recipe: Braised Salsify and Jerusalem Artichokes
- Recipe: Sauteed Greens With Ginger, Garlic and Soy Sauce
- Recipe: Mushrooms en Papillotte
- Recipe: Citrus Fruits With Grand Marnier Sabayon and Citrus Sorbet
- VIDEO: A Top-Notch New Year's Feast
- Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup With Spiced Pumpkin Seeds and Tart Apple
- Recipe: Pear Harvest
- Recipe: Mary Lee's Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake
- Recipe: Brined Roasted Turkey Breast With White Wine Pan Sauce
- Recipe: Crushed Sweet Potatoes With Roasted Garlic and Ginger
- Recipe: Semolina and Root Vegetable Stuffing
- VIDEO: Step-by-Step of Stuffing a Turkey Breast
- Recipe: Josh Short's Bumblebee Cupcakes
- Recipe: Josh Short's High Apple Pie
- Recipe: Chicken Braised With Olives and Dates
- Recipe: Mary Lee's Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake
- Recipe: Mary Lee's Pumpkin Spice Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
- Recipe: Raeanne's Girl Scout Cookies
- Gallery: Badge-Worthy Bake Sale
- Recipe: Baby Spinach, Grapefruit and Avocado Salad With Pomegranate Vinaigrette
- Recipe: Barley Risotto
- Recipe: Chicken Braised With Olives and Dates
- Recipe: Granola Apple Crisp
- Recipe: Carole Greenwood's Pickle Chips
- Recipe: Chow-Chow
- Recipe: Nectarines in Vanilla Wine Syrup
- Recipe: Pickled Beets
- Recipe: Pickled Baby Zucchini and Corn
- Recipe: Nectarine Pie
- Recipe: Pear and Fig Preserves
- Photo Gallery: The Swamp Circle
- Recipe: Summer Garden Vegetable Gazpacho
- Recipe: Shrimp in Lettuce Wraps
- Recipe: Oil-Poached Rockfish With Fingerlings and Crab Essence
- Recipe: Fennel Panna Cotta With Grilled Strawberries
- Recipe: Grilled Peaches With Basil Mascarpone
- Recipe: Grilled Baby Red Snapper
- Recipe: Balsamic-Marinated Flank Steak With Salsa Verde
- Recipe: Panzanella Salad
- Recipe: Grilled Asparagus Salad
- Photo Gallery: Recipe for a Small Kitchen
- Recipe: Farro, Arugula and Fennel Salad
- Recipe: Halibut en Papillote
- Recipe: Strawberries in Chianti
- Recipe: Deviled Eggs
- Recipe: Marinated Roasted Peppers
- Photo Gallery: Indian Cooking
- Recipe: Vegetable Biryani
- Recipe: Kadai Mushrooms
- Recipe: Khubani Ka Meetha
- Bonus Recipe: Fruit Chaat
- Bonus Recipe: Hara Kebab (Lentil and Spinach Cakes)
- Bonus Recipe: Moong Usal
- Recipe: Cheese Puffs (Gougeres)
- Recipe: Salmon With Red Wine Shiitake Sauce
- Recipe: Snow Pea Linguine
- Recipe: Vegetable Bouillabaisse With Aioli
- GRAPHIC: How to Prepare Artichoke Hearts
- Bonus Recipe: Chocolate Mousse
Loafing With
Mark Furstenberg
April 30, 2008 |
Bread expert Mark Furstenberg helps baker Paula Whyman please her son's discerning palate. Nathalie Dupree,
Keeping It Juicy
March 26, 2008 |
The doyenne of Southern cooking teaches Chef on Call student Olga Berman to cook pork properly. 
A Comfortable Introduction, Gluten-Free
February 20, 2008 |
The time has come for his parents to meet hers. Even multiple dietary restrictions are no match for chef Janis McLean. The Right Stuff
January 23, 2008 |
An aspiring sausagemaker looks to get into the grind with the help of chef Jamie Stachowski. In Need of Ripert
December 26, 2007 |
Three Michelin-Star chef Eric Ripert helps plan a New Year's Eve dinner that will amaze a party of 12. Feasting on Flavor, Not on Fat
Nov. 18, 2007 |
Thanksgiving dinner poses a problem for a health-conscious home cook. Doing Their Bake Sale Best
Oct. 24, 2007 |
A troop of Girl Scouts seeks the help of three local pros for a fund-raising bake sale. Better Meals From Humble Ingredients
Sept. 19, 2007 |
Clients of Bread for the City learn to make more-healthful meals out of a bagful of donated groceries. She Wanted to Do It Right, and Now She Cans
August 29, 2007 |
An accomplished home cook with a fear of canning learns the basics. Low-Key, on a Higher Level
July 18, 2007 |
Four semi-retired couples seek the help of a chef on call to revamp their dinner club. One Cook Warms Up to an Old Flame
June 27, 2007 |
The timid owner of an unused grill conquers her longtime fear with a few helpful hints. Taking Small Steps
May 16, 2007 |
Double-duty tools and easy recipes help space-challenged roommates. Cooking Vegetables for Mr. Meat and Potatoes
APRIL 18, 2007 |
Newly converted and somewhat uncertain vegans take a lesson in cooking Indian dishes. A Master Class, in Secret
MARCH 21, 2007 |
Adolescent sisters plan a surprise birthday dinner for their father under the tutelage of chef Michel Richard. The Boss's Wife Raises the Stakes for Dinner
FEBRUARY 14, 2007 |
When the boss's wife is a professional baker, hosting a dinner party begs the help of an experienced chef. Food & Dining: More articles and features on food
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