Like anyone else, I am always on the lookout for quick and easy meal ideas that can be thrown together with minimal prep and even less cleanup. Enter this pasta dish, which makes a pretty regular appearance on our Meatless Monday menu. Feel free to swap out the fresh broccoli for brussels sprouts, and if you don't have kale, try spinach, chard, or some other hearty greens. And if the broccoli and kale happen to be frozen, don't worry. No judgment here, and no one but you will

I love soup. There. I've said it. I love that every culture has its own soups and that you can always find a soup to satisfy whatever kind of craving you're having. You want noodles? Try ramen or wonton or chicken noodle. You want meaty? Try an Irish stew or Italian Wedding or chili. You want creamy? Go for a rich clam chowder or loaded potato soup. You want spicy? Choose your own spice level with some pho or posole. You went a little crazy with the tomatoes at the summer far

One of my favorite things to do as a chef is to take a classic, tried-and-true recipe and put my own twist on it. It's my way of paying homage to tradition while at the same time creating something new. Enter the following, which I adapted from a Cook's Illustrated recipe I've loved for years. It capitalizes on the infallible technique developed by the Cook's Illustrated test kitchen team but puts an herby twist on it with my Herbes de Provence blend, which contains a whoppin

Back in the "before time," before hugs and indoor dining were life-threatening activities, I used to run a couple of restaurants. My restaurants wouldn't be categorized as fine dining by any means, but we served what I can confidently say was REALLY. GOOD. FOOD. Period. One of the things we did especially well was soup, and one of the best soups we served was our Clam Chowder, which we served every Friday and often sold out before lunch was even over. While I won't be sharing

Although I love all my spice blends, if I had to choose a favorite, it might be my Five-Chile Harissa Spice Blend. Every time I use it I am surprised by its complexity, and I have yet to make a dish with it and think to myself, "Man, I wish I hadn't added the harissa." The recipe that follows, which I adapted from one I found in Food & Wine Magazine, is a regular in our soup rotation at home. I usually double the recipe and then freeze portions for nights when I just don't fe

Mac & Cheese. Were there ever two words in the English language more perfect together? I think not. Whether you prefer yours made from a box mix and eaten straight out of the pot while standing over the stove or studded with fancy cheese and surprising mix-ins, there is a Mac & Cheese for everyone. The recipe that follows is a perfect make-ahead "fancy" Mac & Cheese, one that will satisfy even the most discerning of dinner guests. With a kick from both the andouille sausage a

The mushroom-lover's Mushroom Risotto recipe.

Transport yourself to another land without leaving the comfort of your own kitchen, using just a chicken and some Za'atar Spice Blend.

Another perfect camping recipe - Harissa-Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers

Look forward to Meatless Monday with this Baked Feta with Kale and Crispy Chickpeas

A luxurious meal made easy by planning ahead and making use of your new favorite cooking method - sous vide.

Forget lattes and pies, pumpkin scones are my new favorite way to pumpkin and a great way to utilize some A Bite of Good Autumn Spice Blend.

Don't let leftover pulled pork go to waste. Turn it into a big batch of this super easy, flavorful soup.

A quick and super flavorful salmon recipe sure to win over even the salmon-averse.

Easy, make-ahead slow cooker pulled pork makes dinner a breeze.

A simple yet elegant meal perfect for cooler weather - Ras el Hanout Roasted Chicken and Root Vegetables

The sourdough muffin recipe you didn't know you were missing, loaded with banana, berries, and coconut flakes for good measure.

Your new favorite way to use your sourdough starter discard - Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

Blow-Your-Mind Lebanese Garlic Sauce (Toum)