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easy chicken liver pate

Posted by Lesley Stockton

When the weather gets cold I love to whip up a batch of chicken liver pate that I lovingly call liver butter. It is so simple to make …

Simple Flavored Coffee

Posted by Lesley Stockton

Looking for a quick tip to turn your favorite breakfast blend or French roast into something special? Just add a cinnamon stick or a pinch of smashed cardamom …

Condiments Galore

Posted by Lesley Stockton

This past weekend, while I was cleaning out my fridge at home, I realized that I have a serious obsession with condiments. I must have 5 different varieties …

decadent glazed chocolate layer cake

Posted by Lesley Stockton

When developing the layer cake for the holiday dinner in our new December issue, we tried several variations. We tinkered with the number of layers, the dimensions and …

Turkeys in July

Posted by Lesley Stockton

While people all over the country were firing up their grills and reaping the benefits of our most bountiful growing season, I was deep in thought about turkey, …

my favorite cookbook author

Posted by Lesley Stockton

Rick Bayless doesn't know it, but he's my mentor. I've never met him formally, I've never eaten at any of his restaurants, or even been to Chicago for …

my grilled cheese

Posted by Lesley Stockton

This was my breakfast this morning. I know, it's just a grilled cheese sandwich. There's just one minor twist, I like to use mayo instead of butter to …

Cold-Weather Grilling (no, really)

Posted by Lesley Stockton

Here in New York grilling season is coming to a close, but you wouldn’t know it if you lived in my house. Low and slow outdoor cooking is …