Jeremiah Tower is back. Break out the Champagne and caviar (preferably vintage Krug from the mid-’50s and only osetra or sevruga -- but don’t serve them together, the only thing to drink with caviar ...

While we don't often think of winter as a season of fresh produce, there are some wonderful options that spring to life this time of year. Root vegetables such as beets, carrots and sweet potatoes ...

Perhaps it is my British blood, or my British surname, but I refuse to submit to the prejudice against British cuisine. I know some of it is bad -- but there are real gems too. Some have become such ...

It’s cold and rainy outside. You’re damp and grumpy. The massive burger you had for dinner last night is but a distant memory. The remedy for your soggy winter blues? Parsnip soup. Stop snickering. A ...

Whenever I read one of those Thanksgiving stories about how wonderful it is to cook a fabulous meal for a huge crowd of friends and family, the first thing I think is, “How heartwarming! How generous!

With only five ingredients (plus one optional) and a super short cook time, this is an amazing option for any fall weeknight. Conversely, make a big batch and then enjoy it throughout the week. No ...

Heat a small sauté pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add the butter and the sliced onions. Sauté the onions, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until the onions turn translucent. Increase ...

Sitting down to a steaming bowl of soup and crusty bread on a late Sunday afternoon can make for a relaxing re-entry into the workweek. (Doubling the recipe means lunches, too.) "This is a supremely ...

Year after year, Hess Select Monterey Chardonnay is consistent, a good quaffer that is predictable in the best possible way: You know what you are getting and it is just what you want. The 2010 ...

About Chef Mark Ayers, Executive Chef Highlands Inn & Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa: As Executive Chef at both Highlands Inn and Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course, ...