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Archive for 2021

Jacques Pepin is teaching a course on the cooking website, Rouxbe! The next session starts in September.

Who is the greatest culinary technician on the planet? Who can cut up a whole chicken in 20 seconds and make it look easy? Jacques Pepin! and now you too can learn from the great man himself. The course is called “Jacques Pépin: A Legacy of Technique.”  A collaboration with  @rouxbe,…

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In Episode 1002 of “Sara’s Weeknight Meals” we enjoy snacks from all over the world, for dinner!

This week, the second Episode of “Sara’s Weeknight Meals” Season 10 lets you snack your way through dinner with four delicious recipes for “small bites” from all over the world. Hope you’ll tune in! You can find the recipes and use a link to learn when and where to see…

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Alsatian Onion Pie

Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes Servings: Makes three 10- x 12-inch pizzas 6 ounces bacon, sliced thin crosswise 4 cups thinly sliced onion salt and black pepper 8 ounces crème fraiche 1 large egg yolk pinch nutmeg 3 ounces coarsely grated gruyere cheese Pizza dough (recipe below) or…

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Mushroom String Cheese Dip

10 sliced mushrooms (Refika used Fairy Ring Mushrooms, which I am not sure are easy to find in this country), your choice 2 big strips string cheese, separated into strings 5 garlic cloves salt and pepper 3 sprigs fresh thyme 3 tablespoons olive oil flat bread as an accompaniment Preheat…

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Pan Con Tomate

Pan Con Tomate 1 loaf of crusty bread Ripe tomatoes (see note) Extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Slice the bread. Slice the tomatoes in half crosswise. Rub the halves of the tomato directly onto to the bread. Sprinkle with salt. Drizzle with olive oil.   Note: A viewer, Kathy Dobrowolski,…

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Spanish Omelet

Tortilla Espanola (Spanish Omelet)  Makes 4 – 6-Servings Hands on time: 20 minutes Total preparation time: 40 minutes 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large onion, sliced 3 potatoes Kosher salt 1 cup dry white wine 5 large eggs Place a medium size sauce pan, filled with salted water…

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Season 10 of “Sara’s Weeknight Meals” Started October 6th!

Welcome to my new season! Here’s my photo crew. Season 10 will have more of my trademark tips and tricks, easy family meals and guests from every corner of the world. Hope you’ll tune in! In the first episode, “Creole Kitchen Secrets”, I share a very special jambalaya recipe and…

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Blackened Fish

Makes 4 servings Hands-on prep time:  20 minutes Total preparation time:  58 minutes 1 1/2 pounds tilapia 2 cups whole milk 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons Creole Spice mix, recipe follows 1 teaspoon kosher salt 4 to 6 tablespoons vegetable oil Lemon wedges, for garnish Tartar Sauce, recipe follows…

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Jambalaya

NOTE: This recipe can be cut in half and all proteins don’t have to be used (i.e. shrimp can be omitted) but are highly recommended. Serves 6 to 8 2 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, diced 3 celery stalks, diced 1 small green bell pepper, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced…

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Here’s the Jean Anderson Chicken recipe I made on the Rachael Ray Show.

Here is my latest version of the Chicken recipe that I made on The Rachael Ray Show on September 15th. I originally learned how to make it from my friend and mentor, Jean Anderson (see photo below). When Rachael asked me to come on her show and make someone else’s…

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