Quick, hurry now: before grilling season is over, you must make these scrumptious grilled clams! I've enjoyed them several times in the past few months, but kept forgetting to snap a photo. Luckily, I finally remembered, because with these clams, you're in for a real treat. Even a self-proclaimed clam-hater (my mother) expressed her genuine love for these breadcrumb-filled, finger-licking good, Read more

One of the Barefoot Contessa's catchphrases is "How easy is that?" If you're a fan of her show, you know that she says it several times during an episode. However, sometimes I can't help but wonder: is it really that easy? Well, when it comes to her homemade ricotta cheese, yes it is! Over the weekend I made a batch of the thick, creamy, rich cheese and was shocked by the recipe's simplicity. Read more

Since attending a lunch that celebrated Greek wines, I can't stop thinking about Greek cuisine. My favorite Greek condiment is tzatziki, a cooling sauce that's served with grilled meat, souvlaki, and gyros. It's made with Greek yogurt that's been strained, so it has a super thick texture. I use Ina Garten's recipe, but I add a bunch of chopped mint to it. The most important ingredients are the Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow is rumored to be starting up her own food magazine. — New York Post A first look at Denny's seven-item Baconalia menu. — Serious Eats Create a lavish royal wedding party with these 22 canapés. — Daily Dish The Starbucks CEO's new memoir stinks with the "smell of self-congratulation." — Wall Street Journal Nothing's certain, but Eataly could expand to Los Angeles. — Read more

We've had breakfast on the brain, and when we came across Mimikins's amazing looking crepes, we couldn't help but drool! I whipped these delicious crepes up this Sunday and was very pleased with the outcome. Perfect for a quiet morning with family. To check out the recipe she used, head over to her OnSugar blog. And if you're looking for more culinary inspiration, get on board with the Savory Read more

Taste tested: Taco Bell's Beefy Crunch Burrito. — Serious Eats Even without access to LA school cafeterias, Jamie Oliver pushes on. — Eater Ruth Reichl and Alice Waters will host the first Good Food Awards this weekend. — Grub Street SF Dining at Ina Garten's house. — The Hungry Beast Sustainable seafood ratings: are they all just marketing baloney? — Salon Food Warm up this Winter Read more

When serving a large crowd on a special occasion, I recommend making at least one casserole-style dish that can be prepped in advance and baked while the party gets going. Lasagna and macaroni and cheese are great ideas, but if you want something a little more unexpected, make the Barefoot Contessa's Conchiglie al Forno, or baked pasta shells with mushrooms and radicchio. It's a rich, hearty, and Read more