Grilled Flat Iron � Make the Steak, Not the Mistake

Well, at least I don�t have to type the ingredient amounts for this could�ve-been-delicious, flat iron steak. I thought for sure maple syrup, coffee, and bourbon would be great together, but it turns out they weren�t even good together. Okay, they were bad. It reminded me of some daily...

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American Gyros � Mystery Meat Demystified

If you�re from Greece, you�re probably pretty confused right now, and wondering why I�m calling this gyros. There, pork and chicken are used, in non-ground form, and as the meat turns slowly over a fire, the cooked, caramelized surface is shaved off into thin slices. It�s amazing stuff, but...

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The Brutus Salad � Watch Your Back, Caesar!

I don�t post a lot of salad videos, since, other than the dressing recipe, what am I going to teach you? Most people are pretty good when it comes to tossing things in a bowl, but I made an exception for what I�m calling a �Brutus.� I discovered...

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The Butcher's Steak � Too Good to Sell?

This great steak is considered something of a butcher shop �secret,� but not because they�re selfish, and can�t stand the thought of you being happy. It�s just an odd looking cut, which requires a specific trimming technique to remove one of the toughest pieces of connective tissue on...

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Muhammara (Roasted Pepper & Walnut Spread) � Lebanese Adjacent

This muhammara video was inspired by a request we received for a Lebanese recipe. Not knowing any off the top of my head, I asked for suggestions, and this amazing red pepper walnut spread was nominated by several people. The only problem is, it�s actually a Syrian recipe....

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In Case You Missed It: Chef John's Facebook Live

Just in case you missed our recent Facebook Live, here it is, in all its unscripted glory. Most people seemed to enjoy it, which I certainly appreciated, but for me it was a reminder of why I don't appear on camera. I prefer a few days to gather...

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Chef John is Doing a Facebook Live!

That's right! I'll be doing a Facebook Live on Thursday, June 8! To enjoy what's being described as the second most anticipated public testimony that day, go to Allrecipes.com's Facebook page at 2PM, and as always, enjoy! ...

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Chinese Barbecue Pork (Char Siu) � Take That, Take Out!

There are many unforgettable sights and sounds you experience walking through Chinatown for the first time, but I think it was seeing all those hanging chunks of florescent red meat that made the biggest impression. Sure, the Peking ducks were cool, but they actually sort of looked like roasted...

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Perfect Potato Salad � Just Like Mom Used to Make

I can�t believe I haven�t posted a recipe for classic American potato salad, especially since it was such a childhood favorite of mine. As I mentioned in the video, this is the first food I can remember eating, and apparently was one of my favorite baby foods. This...

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Smashed Cucumber Salad � I Crushed This

Your cooking skills might not be the best, but the word on the street is that you�re pretty good at smashing things, sometimes even on purpose. If that�s the case, this refreshing, and very addictive smashed cucumber salad is going to be perfect for you. Above and beyond...

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A Memorial Day-Away

Just a quick programing note that due to the holiday yesterday, today�s video will be posted Wednesday instead. I�m getting a little smarter in my old age, and actually try to take these off-days off, so I didn�t do a film yesterday. The good news is, we�ll be back...

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Ice Cream Cones � Because Egg White Omelets Shouldn�t Be a Thing

When you make homemade ice cream, you always end up with spare egg whites, which just happen to be one of the main ingredients in homemade ice cream cones � and if you think that�s merely an accident, you don�t fully understand how the food Gods operate. They...

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Frozen Vanilla Custard � Western NY for French Vanilla Ice Cream

If you�re thinking that I�ve already posted a video recipe for vanilla ice cream, I have, but for what I consider a �real� vanilla ice cream, which means no eggs. That�s called an American-style ice cream, and features a cleaner, more pronounced vanilla flavor. The French weren�t into...

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Crispy Fresh Corn Fritters with Crab and Chipotle Lime Dressing � The Other Popcorn

Everyone loves fresh, sweet corn, but there comes a time every summer when you get tired of gnawing it off the cob, which is exactly when these crispy fritters should be made. Sure, you may get splattered with a little hot oil, but I promise, it will be...

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Bomba Calabrese � This Pepper Spread is the Bomb, Literally

This amazing Calabrian pepper spread is as delicious, as it is unknown. It doesn�t even have a Wikipedia page. Hey, even I have a Wikipedia page. But, despite the fact there�s not a lot of information available, I believe I got relatively close, and really love how this...

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