Posts by moulton
Dinner with the President
On March 24 I’ll be interviewing Alex Prud’homme, nephew of Julia Child, at the National Arts Club here in NY City about his new book. It is a riveting read, covering the dining habits of 26 presidents, and a deep dive into American history from a different perspective, starting with…
Sautéed Duck Breasts with Apricot Szechuan Peppercorn Sauce
photo by Jessica Liebowitz It’s much quicker to sauté duck breasts than to roast a whole duck, which is how you can manage to have duck for dinner on a weeknight. Whether or not you eat the skin, be sure to cook the breasts with the skin on. They’ll turn…
Beer Steamed Cheeseburgers
Det Burgers My first official cooking job was in the mid 70’s at a bar in Ann Arbor Michigan (where I went to college) called the Del Rio. The most famous item on the menu, invented by a bored cook one slow day, was a burger called the “Det Burger,”…
You Don’t Want To Miss this Star Studded Event!
Jacques Pépin Foundation 6th Anniversary Celebration Thursday, April 13 The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers Join Jacques Pépin and friends for a spectacular evening supporting culinary education. Keynote speaker Brandon Chrostowski of EDWINS Restaurant and Leadership Institute will join chefs Ming Tsai, Esther Choi, Alon Shaya, Ayesha Nurdjaja, Caroline Schiff, and…
My Friend and Mentor Jean Anderson Died
Jean Anderson, died a few weeks ago at the age of 93. She was a food and travel writer, food photographer, author of (over?) 20 cookbooks and a great friend and mentor. Jean was a walking culinary encyclopedia, my red phone on “Cooking Live,” salty and very funny. Before I…
The cozy bathroom in my Mom’s dollhouse
All I need now is a little rubber ducky for the bathtub and I think I have found one!
Parmigiano-Reggiano Couscous
Couscous, which is already a very tasty weeknight side dish option, becomes that much more exciting with the addition of chicken broth and freshly grated cheese. Makes 4 to 6 servings Hands- on time: 5 minutes Total preparation time: 10 minutes 2 cups chicken broth 2 tablespoons unsalted butter One…
My Mom’s Dollhouse
Here, unsurprisingly, is my favorite room – a mixture of old (the stove, chair, tables and basket) and new (the rest). Making very slow progress but having fun. If you know of any great online, affordable dollhouse websites, please let me know.
Chicken Saltimboca
Saltimbocca, which literally means “jump in the mouth” in Italian, is a no-brag-just facts description of the wonderfulness of the classic recipe made with veal scallopine, prosciutto and sage. My version substitutes chicken for veal and adds an artichoke sauce. This recipe would work well not only as a special…
Sauteed Shredded Beets with Balsamic Vinegar
In this recipe you peel and grate the beets while they are still raw which cuts way down on the usual cooking time. Now just they take 3 to 4 minutes to cook rather than the usual 45. Makes 6 servings Hands-on time: 15 minutes Total preparation time: 15 minutes…