Editor’s Picks

Giveaway: Best Snacks for a New Year

We at Honest Cooking, along with our partner Sugar Checked, are starting off your weekend right with a gift basket filled with sensible treats to help keep your January goals on track.

The Winemaking Gents of Holman Cellars

This wine quartet of gentlemen are the notable, sprouting buds of Napa Valley’s wine country.

November Seasonal Ingredients That Don’t Get the Spotlight

Squash, pumpkins, and sweet potatoes are some of the ingredients that shine in November. While these make for some great pies, hearty soups, and rich sauces, here are some other ingredients that deserve a little spotlight this month too.

8 Slow Cooker Ideas for Every Meal

When it gets colder, cravings for hot, family-style meals become a frequent request. Spend no time slaving over the stove and all your time filling those bellies at the table with these slow cooker recipes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Easy Clean Up Super Bowl Foods for Every Appetite

It is time to map out the game plan. We’re here to help you chow down until the final touch down.

The Wines of Margaret River – Wineram Australia, Episode 8

Follow Colin West on his final adventure across Australia in the eighth and last episode of the wonderful Wineram Australia video series.

Deutschlicious: Der Knödel

Steen Hanssen once again guides us through the wonders of German cuisine – this time, the classic Knödel.

CHEF'S TABLE with RICCARDO: Neapolitan Cuisine (Part 1)
CHEF’S TABLE with RICCARDO: Neapolitan Cuisine (Part 1)

CHEF’S TABLE presents Part 1 of a mouthwatering journey through Neapolitan Cuisine (La Cucina Napoletana) led by Riccardo Costa, host of the popular web cooking series DATE NIGHT and NYC-TV’s i-Italy.

Maple Lavender Frozen Yogurt
Maple Lavender Frozen Yogurt

As it turns out, rich maple syrup and floral lavender play oh so nicely together.

Honest Cooking Won the 2012 Saveur Best Food Blog Awards

We’re honored, humbled, happy and extremely proud to have won the “Best Group Blog” category at the 2012 Saveur Best Food Blog Awards.

Homemade Goat’s Milk Ricotta

Goat’s milk ricotta is the perfect accent for summer cooking in the Southern Hemisphere.

Christian Delouvrier’s Tarte Campagnarde

One of the most respected French Chefs in NYC, Christian Delouvrier, shares his secret to making a perfect countryside tarte.

Hong Kong: Beef Brisket Heaven at Kau Kee Restaurant

Even celebrities line up for this shabby little beef brisket joint. What’s the big deal?

Chocolate Caramel Slice — the Perfect Holiday Treat

The baking season is upon us, and Nashira Usef provides her suggestion for the perfect holiday treat.

Matthew Tropeano’s Black Bass and Butter Poached Lobster

“If you’re going to eat lobster, you might as well poach it in butter,” says Matthew Tropeano, Executive Chef of La Silhouette in New York.

Culinary Christmas Gift of the Year: The SousVide Supreme

Is this the culinary Christmas gift of the year? Kalle Bergman tries the SousVide Supreme.

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Dacian Pizza Dreams

Maria Romano turns her CSA box into a classic pizza with a Romanian twist.

Lentilles du Puy and Me

The story about how Gilda came to fill an ordinary brown paper bag with the most exquisite lentilles du Puy.

Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake

Tamara Novacoviç continues her search for the perfect fall cake with this pumpkin cheesecake.

Green Tea and Toasted Brown Rice Ice Cream

Jeanne Schwartz with the not so classic green tea ice cream she missed while living abroad.

Spiced Pumpkin Butter

Delicious pumpkin puree combined with fresh spices make this spread the perfect Fall recipe.

How to Make Fluffy Quinoa

Making a batch of quinoa at the start of the week will allow you save time.

The Intrepid Eater: Haggis Edition

Hannah Keyser travels to Edinburgh and throws herself at the art of eating Haggis.

Knäckebröd Crackers

A fun way to turn Swedish Knäckebröd into festive crackers.

Sole en Papillote with an Egyptian Dukkah
Revisiting Egyptian Fish

Celery-scallion sole en papillote served with a side of Egyptian dukkah.

Speck-tacular .... Sausages and assorted meats from Hallegård
Pig of the Week: The Bornholm Supremacy

Lars Hinnerskov Eriksen takes us on a trip through his holiday memories.

Crème Ninon – French Green Pea Soup

Kalle Bergman with a creamy and elegant take on the classic French Creme Ninon green pea soup.

Basil and pecorino croissants
Basil and Pecorino Croissants

Memories of a trip to Paris inspired these tasty and creative savory croissants from Arianna Frea.

Reinventing the Classic Meatball Parmigiana Sub

Joan Nova sets out to gently escort an old classic into the 21st century.

Bacon, Egg, and Toast Cups

Brady Evans with a breakfast dish that gives you all the meat, eggs, and bread you need in one small cup.

The Perfect Hasselback Potatoes

Hasselback Potatoes are fantastic and a very simple way to turn regular potatoes from dull to delish.

Lovely Summer Apricot Tart

With summer apricots beckoning with their soft orange hues, what better way to celebrate their juicy ripeness than with a beautiful apricot tart.

Delicious Blueberry Lemon Bread

Fresh blueberries combined with a zest of lemon make this bread unbelievably delicious.

Bacon Wrapped Enoki – Perfect Finger Food

Wilson Mak with a simple but elegant crossover between asian and western finger food.