Milk Street: Zoo Chef Stacy Kyles on catering for the animals. Chris and I field your questions.
Many of my favorite Greek flavors are contained in this one fragrant little vegetarian wrap!
As comfort can often be found in the kitchen, here is my "Recipes for Pandemic Times" collection.
When fall gives us pumpkins, we should make toasted pumpkin seeds, right?
In the latest U of M Alumnus Magazine I interview Sallie Ann Robinson, the “Queen of Daufuskie.”
I have a chapter in a new book, just out “One Last Lunch.” It is the perfect read for right now.
Hope you have discovered my baking challenge on Instagram. I have so loved seeing everyone’s tarts!
You can join my pal Grace Young in her campaign to save Chinatown during these difficult times.
My fall U of M alumni magazine article focuses on the founders of the NYC Queens Night Market.
Sharing the inspiring video of Janette Beckman's photos of New York's Black Lives Matter protests.
Where can I find Season 9 of “Sara’s Weeknight Meals” ?
For an entertaining distraction from these crazy times, here's Julia Child's first cooking episode.
Latest Video
Bivalves are the name of the game today when I make a flavorful Mussels and Bok Choy dish with a side of Tea Pilaf. And it’s down to Chinatown with chef Dale Talde to get the ingredients for a unique Oyster and Bacon Pad Thai. Speaking of oysters, we’ll discover how they are harvested when we take to the sea with an oysterman.
Featured Recipes
Reuben Pizza
The dough takes just 6 minutes to prepare, and while it’s rising you can make the quick cream sauce and prep the topping.
Seared Hanger Steak with Mustard Basil Butter
For a tender and juicy hanger steak cook it medium-rare and slice it thin.
Pumpkin Coconut Bars
We used a simple cookie crumb crust and traditional pumpkin pie filling for these tasty bars.
Green Bean Casserole Moderne
My fresh version of this sentimental favorite is so hearty it qualifies as a vegetarian entrée.
Jean Anderson's Oven Fried Chicken
Put this easy dish into the oven and it minds itself while you do other things.
Red Beans and Rice Soup
My recipe for Creole Seasoning provides heat and flavor to this New Orleans specialty.
Fried Green Tomatoes with Ranch Dressing
Here's how to serve the last green tomatoes rescued from the garden before the first frost.
Spicy Meatball Tagine with Poached Eggs
Middle Eastern spices add an exotic touch to this recipe from Morocco.
Dandelion Greens Salad with Butternut Squash and Pecan Dressing
This dressing's a star!
Fresh Ginger Gingerbread
Fresh Ginger delivers big flavor in this easy recipe my friend Jean Anderson shared with me.
Boston Baked Scrod
Although the recipe calls for baby cod or small haddock fillets, you could use any mild-flavored fish.
Pork Cutlets with Spanish Olive Sauce
Using boneless pork chops makes this quick to prepare.
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Check out my interview on Heritage Radio’s “Inside Julia’s Kitchen.”
I did an interview with the Julia Child Foundation for the show "Inside Julia’s Kitchen" on the Heritage Radio Network. We talked about what JC would have done during coronavirus times, among many other things. The episode aired May 14th but the podcast version can be found here.Here is the opportunity for the home cook to enjoy the same quality produce restaurants buy.
The Chefs Garden in Huron, Ohio, has been supplying chefs around the country with delicious produce for many years. Now founder Lee Jones is offering his special produce delivered to your door.Remembering the Del Rio and the Det Burger, the perfect recipe for these trying times.
Here I am with some buddies outside the Del Rio, the bar where we worked in the mid seventies. Right now, it reminds me of a very peaceful uncomplicated time in my life. The Del Rio was famous for (among many things) – the Det Burger, the perfect recipe for these trying times.Although this year's Jacques Pépin Foundation Benefit Dinner was cancelled their critical work for the food industry goes on.
While the Annual Dinner for the JPF was cancelled, the Foundation’s mission to provide accessible culinary education to individuals with few educational opportunities continues. Learn more here.On Sunday, June 7th, I returned to Beat Bobby Flay as a Judge!
On Sunday, June 7th, 2020, I was one of the Judges on Beat Bobby Flay along with Michael Psilakis and Jeremy Salamon. The Show, Episode 2 of Season 25, was called “Gives You Goosebumps,” and the star ingredient gives everyone goosebumps, including Chopped’s Scott Conant and comedic actress Cheri Oteri.Chefs from around the country comment on episodes of “The French Chef.”
Julia Child was one of the funniest people I ever spent time with, and now, when you really need some fun in your life, PBS has produced a new series starring the grand lady, called “Dishing with Julia.” They invited chefs around the country to view episodes of “The French Chef” and comment on them.I'm cooking with Ming again on Season 17 of his show, Simply Ming.
I'm cooking with my friend Ming Tsai again on Season 17 of his show, Simply Ming. That guy has more energy than a room full of kindergarteners! The show airs on @WGBH. I hope you check it out. Here's a preview. Here's a link to my episode.I did a dinner at “Cooking by the Book” in NYC and they reviewed my “Home Cooking 101" on their website. You can read it here.
Did a New York Women’s Culinary Alliance dinner at “Cooking by the Book,” a great culinary space in downtown New York City, and they wrote a very nice review of my most recent book “Home Cooking 101.”Here is my column from the Spring 2020 edition of the U of M magazine
In my column in the Spring 2020 edition of the University of Michigan alumni magazine I happily share a list of small, go-to gadgets—complete with recommendations on where to find them online. They'll change your culinary life. You can find it here.Learn more about the movie "A Fine Line" here.
“A Fine Line” opens with the quote, “It is easier for a woman to become a CEO than a Head Chef” and tells the story of women chefs who have succeeded in the male dominated industry. Learn more here.I was interviewed by Rozanne Gold on her podcast, “One Woman Kitchen.”
I was interviewed by Rozanne Gold on her podcast, “One Woman Kitchen.” You can find the podcast here. You can learn more about Rozanne on her Instagram page — @rozannegold.
My good friend and mentor, Jean Anderson, has published a new book. Learn more here.
During my visits with Jean to North Carolina potteries, I bought several pieces of pottery but never focused on all their possible uses until I read this book.You'll find my interview with the KLCS.org website here.
When I was interviewed for the KLCS.org website we spoke about my work with Julia Child and my PBS show, “Sara’s Weeknight Meals,” which premiered it’s 9th Season in September 2019. Check here to find the interview.
My Spring 2019 column for the U of M alumni magazine focuses on how to enjoy more veggies.
As local vegetables appear in markets, it is a great time to add more to your diet. Here are some ideas.Mystery Solved!
People who saw these unusual tomatoes featured on my show when I was in Madremanya, near Barcelona, Spain have been reaching out like crazy to find out where they can get them, or the seeds to grow them, in the US.I was one of five Culinary Institute of America Graduates to receive their Augie award in April of 2018.
Created by the CIA in tribute to famed French chef Auguste Escoffier, the Augies recognize the achievement of chefs, entrepreneurs, and other food visionaries.News: Remembering my Mother and our connection through food
I was interviewed by Jillian Kramer for a Mother’s Day Story that appears on Food and Wine.com. You can read it here. “Even though I lost my mom about five years ago, it’s food that most reliably connects me to her today.”Read my Huffington Post interview about Sexual Harassment.
Here’s the link to my Huffington Post interview about Sexual Harassment.
On the anniversary of Julia Child's birthday, I was interviewed on "The Connected Table Live."
In August of 2018 I was interviewed by hosts Melanie Young and David Ransom on their radio show, "The Connected Table Live." We talked about my career and my experiences with Julia Child, as August 15th was the anniversary of her birthday.I was honored to be included in Food & Wine’s article on International Women’s Day.
I'm always in awe of the work done by the inspiring female chefs of today, and I look forward to seeing what the female chefs of the future will accomplish.Here's my first quarterly column for the University of Michigan Alumni Magazine.
I have started writing a quarterly column for the University of Michigan alumni magazine. Here is the first article.
News: "Home Cooking 101" right on trend as the New York Times shows more home-cooked meals in America.
A 2017 NY Times article documents Americans preparing more meals at home and purchasing fewer away.On the Road: Our Anniversary Viking Cruise on the Rhone River
This Cruise was the perfect way for The Husband and me to celebrate our 35th Anniversary. Travel along right here.News: Here’s where you can find the latest weekly episode of “Milk Street Radio.”
Chris Kimball’s “Milk Street Radio” podcast launched in October. Each week I co-host a segment with Chris devoted to your questions.