Once upon a time, nestled among the myriad of food and lifestyle publications, was a little culinary gem known as Fine Cooking Magazine. Rich with meticulously crafted recipes, dazzling food photography, and in-depth technique articles, it was a haven for … Continue reading Postmortem: A Bittersweet Farewell to Fine Cooking Magazine
Admit it. Ground chicken is hardly exciting, and it can be a real challenge to keep it both flavorful and juicy. Although it’s a leaner, healthier choice than ground beef or pork, with a lower saturated fat content, this recipe … Continue reading Chicken Chili Lime Burgers
Appearances can be deceiving, so at first glance, it’s easy to underestimate the complexity of Baingan Bharta, the vegetarian dish from Northern India. While this mixture may resemble a simple, unassuming vegetable stew, don’t be fooled! The harmonious blend of … Continue reading Baingan Bharta
In 2006, one of Fine Cooking Magazine’s regular offerings (which devout subscribers will remember) was a Recipe Foldout. And it was precisely that—four pages that housed eight short recipes that boasted dinner in 30 minutes or less. Printed on heavy, … Continue reading Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower, Arugula & Prosciutto
Just when you think you’ve seen everything in the world “hasslebacked” I submit for your consideration: Glazed Hasselback Ham with Pineapple. I developed this recipe for the December/January 2020 issue (#162) of FC for one of our advertisers, Dole. After … Continue reading Glazed Hasselback Ham with Pineapple
Documenting a Family Favorite for Fine Cooking Magazine. Maybe it’s genetic. Coming from a Mediterranean background, I can’t help but love pasta. And I love it even more when it’s all jumbled up with other delicious ingredients like lightly blanched, … Continue reading Quick & Healthy: Pasta with Broccoli, Sundried Tomatoes & Olives
As 2023 arrives, I continue to receive emails from jilted, sad, miserable Fine Cooking Magazine subscribers, with pleas to help find favorite recipes from lost recipe boxes, which vanished when the Fine Cooking website was shut down in 2022. I’ve … Continue reading Fine Cooking Magazine: 2022 Reflections
Coconut-Lime Braised Black Cod with Sweet Plantains, Peppers, and Cilantro. Continue reading Farewell Forever, 2021
Hoping that everyone had a healthy and happy holiday! Here’s the latest recipe I developed for Art+Cook. It’s a Spatchcock Turkey, seasoned with a dry rub, then made even more delicious by using a shallot-herb compound butter. I included Latin, … Continue reading Roast Turkey, Made Simple
I hope everyone had a safe, healthy, and wonderful Thanksgiving. I’ve been fortunate to be extremely busy with work, which is why you haven’t heard from me in a while. Regardless, I’m always thinking of you, and what might whet … Continue reading Cherry Tomato, Caramelized Onion & Herb Ricotta Tart
I’ve recently read that it wasn’t an apple that tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, but a fig. And I fully agree. Few things are as tempting, and in my opinion, it’s one of the most seductive … Continue reading Figs and Their Waspy Secret
I didn’t tell many people, but I fractured my wrist three weeks ago due to a ridiculous accident that I could have avoided had I listened to my significant other’s words of wisdom not to wear my slippery socks on … Continue reading Oatly Orange Sunrise Smoothie
I’ve been experimenting with summer fruit Bundt cakes lately, working with stone fruit combinations such as peach and cherry. And whenever I’m experimenting, I often look back to review what I did in the past. Perhaps to draw inspiration from, … Continue reading Oatly Vegan Carrot Bundt Cake
It’s Peach Truck season! We have been waiting for it all year. And when the truck arrives, my friends and I hoard several boxes of these blushing beauties and gorge ourselves on one of the most deliciously sweet, juicy fruits … Continue reading Everything’s Peachy!
Let’s have a serious talk about the intense deliciousness of a saucy baked eggs dish combined with limitless wonderful ingredients, otherwise known as shakshuka. There are lots of variations, but this particular recipe is packed with delicious veggies that are … Continue reading Shakshuka: Tomatoes, Eggs, Eggplant, Leeks, Sweet Potatoes, and Feta
Chef Diana Andrews 