Melissa d'Arabian captures the fresh flavors of the Italian coast, starting with Mascarpone Crostini, topped with creamy cheese and roasted bell peppers or tangy pickled shallots. Fresh Mediterranean Pasta With Salsa Cruda features an uncooked tomato-caper sauce seasoned with a few surprise ingredients. For dessert, Individual Tiramisus will pick you up, not weigh you down. And the meal won't weigh on your wallet, either!
Ree Drummond is making 16-minute chicken dinners in a race against time. She starts with a superfast and incredibly delicious Chicken Fajita Pasta, followed by a speedy Honey Plum Soy Stir Fry. Quick crispy cutlets make an amazing Spicy Chicken Sandwich, and Ree takes a snappy shortcut for her Green Goddess Chicken Salad. It's Ree, the kids and four delicious fast-track meals -- start the clock!
Love is in the air on the ranch, and Ree Drummond is sharing her ideas for a romantic meal for that special someone. She teams Crispy Herb-Crusted Chicken Cutlets with cheesy Mushroom and Black Pepper Pasta, and there's a beautiful Grilled Tomato and Caesar Salad that's perfect for sharing. Finally, Ree makes a super easy yet luxurious Dark Chocolate Cherry Loaf Cake for dessert.
Working as a successful chef, restaurateur and author, Jonathan Waxman has graced such prestigious kitchens as Chez Panisse in Berkeley and Michael's in Los Angeles. Waxman went on to open his own restaurant in New York City, Jams, as well as the famed Washington Park. Today, Waxman is the chef and owner of Barbuto in Manhattan's West Village. His first cookbook, A Great American Cook, was published in 2007. Giving back is important to Waxman and he works closely with many charities including City Meals on Wheels. He currently lives in Manhattan with his wife and three children. His new cookbook, Italian, My Way, published by Simon & Schuster, was released in April of 2011. He was also recently named Best Chef: New York City (Five Boroughs) for his West Village restaurant, Barbuto.:Jonathan's Restaurant:Barbuto (New York, NY)Jonathan's Books:A Great American Cook (2007) Italian, My Way (2011)