If you want a box of gorgeous tasty produce delivered to your door, check this out.
My column in the Spring 2020 U of M alumni magazine features small, go-to kitchen gadgets.
Here is the show I did with Floyd Cardoz. A great chef and lovely human being. We will miss him.
Milk Street: Makini Howell tells about cooking for Stevie Wonder on tour. Chris and I field questions.
Check out this article about keeping your kitchen organized during the coronavirus shutdown.
What to do when you have too much time on your hands? Make Walnut Rosemary Loaf - of course.
When life gives you zested dried out lemons . . . here's my suggestion.
Although the Jacques Pépin Foundation Benefit was cancelled, their work goes on. Learn more here.
Decided to go back to my online art class since I have all this time right now. Here is my latest.
I am featured in a column in the January 2020 issue of "Total Food Service" magazine. Read it here.
Where can I find the new season, Season 9, of “Sara’s Weeknight Meals” in my home town?
"Sara's Weeknight Meals" Episode 901: Havana Weeknights has started airing! Learn more here.
"Sara's Weeknight Meals" Episode 902: Simple Elegance has started airing! Learn more here.
"Sara's Weeknight Meals" Episode 903: Latin Twist is on air now. Check here to see what I'm cooking.
On "Sara's Weeknight Meals" Episode 904: French Eggs, it's classic French recipes for simple meals.
Ginger stars in food and drinks this week on "Sara's Weeknight Meals" Episode 905: Ginger Mix Up.
This week on "Sara's Weeknight Meals" Episode 906: Meaty Salads, it's leafy greens plus meat.
On "Sara's Weeknight Meals" Episode 907: Key West Eats, I'm cooking with Norman Van Aken.
This week on "Sara's Weeknight Meals" Episode 908, it's all about America's Favorite Sandwiches.
In "Sara's Weeknight Meals" Episode 909: Chicks Rule, I show three ways to prepare chicken.
In "Sara's Weeknight Meals" Episode 910: Mouth of the South, I head South for some local favorites.
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No idea what to cook? No problem. Here are some great recipes to help you get food on the table fast. First up – Indian scrambled eggs with the crunch of the Indian flatbread, pappadom. We’ll visit a dairy where every cow is a lady and is treated like one, down to a daily shampoo of her tail. Finally, my brother Peter joins me to make steak and butter. And we really are making butter. It’s easy and a fun project for kids if they'd like to help!
Featured Recipes
Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Chorizo and Greens
Soup for supper! This savory one-dish meal is so easy to make.
Tuscan Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings
Try my Tuscan Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings, it’s a very simple comfort food dish for these trying times.
Det Burgers
I learned to make this generously-topped burger at my first official cooking job in Ann Arbor, Michigan where I went for college. It is one of my all-time favorites.
Chocolate Bits Pudding
This make-ahead dessert came from a metal file box filled with recipes written by my grandmother Ruth Moulton.
Chicken Saltimbocca with Artichoke Sauce
If you are just cooking for two, half of this recipe will freeze well for a second meal.
Rustic Potatoes and Greens Pie
Have my Basic Butter Pastry waiting in the refrigerator and you can make this vegetarian meal in half the time.
Smoky Fish Chowder
Start with my homemade chicken stock or buy some at the market for this satisfying family meal.
Peppery Broccoli with Feta Cheese and Angel Hair Pasta
I'll tell you all about selecting feta cheese along with this quick dinner recipe.
Grilled Lamb and Onion Kabobs with Olive Aioli
Lemon, olive oil, rosemary, and garlic is my favorite marinade for lamb no matter how I cook it.
Dried Apple and Cheddar Strudel
Here is a variation on the old New England custom of serving a slice of warm apple pie with a wedge of sharp Cheddar.
Mushroom Enchiladas
The mushrooms start by absorbing a flavorful lime-and-cumin marinade then are rolled in tortillas.
Penne with Cherry Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
This easy recipe stars fresh cherry tomatoes and some of the new artisanal U.S. cheeses.
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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.”I’m cooking with Ming again on the next season 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.You must check out this new movie called “A Fine Line,” about women chefs.
“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. You must check it out!
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.On Thursday, September 12th, I was one of the judges on "Beat Bobby Flay!
On Thursday, September 12th I was one of the judges on “Beat Bobby Flay!” along with Ariel Fox and Craig Samuel. Learn more here.A few weeks ago I was interviewed for the KLCS.org website
A few weeks ago 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 premieres it’s 9th Season starting on Wednesday, September 4th. Check here to find the interview.
I was recently interviewed by Mat Schuster on Food, Wine & the Culinary Mind.
Here is a link to my podcast interview with Mat Schuster on Food, Wine & the Culinary Mind.You can find a link to my interview with Kathy Saunders of the Tampa Bay Times right here.
When I was at Lake Austin Spa in June, I spoke with Kathy Saunders about working with Julia, my Food Network shows and my PBS show, "Sara's Weeknight Meals."I have a new favorite culinary oil – Argan, from Morocco. Learn more here.
Meet Argan, my new favorite culinary oil. It has an absolutely delicious nutty taste and can be used in all sorts of applications.This guy gave the most incredible speech at the University Club in NYC the other night.
The topic? Food memory. There will never be another Jacques Pepin. He is one of a kind. The food world is so lucky to have him.
My latest column for the U of M alumni magazine focuses on how to enjoy more veggies.
As local vegetables appear in markets, now 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 joined Ming Tsai for Episode 1605 of “Simply Ming;” you can find a clip and the recipes here.
I joined Ming Tsai for Episode 1605 of “Simply Ming” which aired on Boston’s #WGBH! Focusing on comfort food, we prepared an Alsatian Onion Tart, French Onion Apple soup and a cocktail, Gator Bait.Here is the "Kitchen Chat" podcast I did with Margaret McSweeney and Jaime Laurita.
Among the things we talked about is the fact that Jaime's first TV appearance was on my show, "Cooking Live."Here is the link to my interview on “Conversations with Jeff Weeks.”
In my interview with Jeff Weeks on his WSRE show we discussed my experiences with Julia Child, at Gourmet Magazine, and on the Food Network as well as my books and curent PBS show.News: I was one of five Culinary Institute of America Graduates to receive their Augie award in April.
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."
On August 15th 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 it was the anniversary of her birthday.News: 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 is all of my Special Sauce Interview with Ed Levine.
Here is Part 1 of the two part interview I did with Ed Levine, the founder of Serious Eats, on his podcast, Special Sauce. And, here is Part 2; the story gets juicier as I plunge headfirst into the issues women still face as chefs.
News: Check out 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: When I was in Maine we ate at my cousins' newest restaurant.
I had the tastiest meal at my cousins’ newest restaurant, Salt Pine Social, at 244 Front Street in Bath, Maine. My twin cousins, Daphne Comaskey and Eloise Humphrey, pictured here, were already famous in Maine for El Camino, their previous wonderful Mexican restaurant in Brunswick.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.Kitchen Shrink: How can you make sure fruit pies don’t become too soggy when baked?
I recently got a question entitled “Soggy Fruit Pies” from Audrey, a viewer. That got my attention! She asked for my best tip for “making sure fruit pies don’t become too soggy when baked.”On the Road: Here's my Heritage Radio Interview from Charleston.
While I was at the Charleston Wine and Food Festival in early March to do a demo and judge the biscuit battle, I was interviewed by Caity Moseman Wadler of Heritage Radio.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.