With the demands of the holidays, these days when I make a weeknight dinner at home, it's got to be fast. An hour won't cut it — I want something on the table within minutes. My first rule of thumb? Choosing a protein that cooks virtually instantly. Shrimp and thin fillets of fish always do the trick, but last night, I was in the mood for something heartier, like pork. The easiest way to make Read more

What do you get when you mix a little leopard print, a little yellow, and a lot of glamorous gold? You get one superstylish ensemble by Fab reader atlanticpacific. I love how she paired a silky leopard-print top with a not-so-mellow mustard yellow sweater, Theory pants, and black patent leather heels. The pops of gold from her chunky chains and bangles add the perfect amount of flash. Congrats to Read more

Follow up on last night's classic veal number by making an equally sumptuous Italian specialty. Use leftover steaks, pounded thin, to make a variation of the renowned dish known as veal marsala. Rather than following a traditional recipe, which calls for marsala wine, flour, and cream, try a lighter, more contemporary version with sherry. The fortified wine, when combined with mushrooms and a Read more

Being a professional in the food industry, I'm often asked the same questions over and over again. What's your favorite restaurant? What was the most memorable meal you've eaten all year? When people ask me that one, I tell this story. I'm crazy about lamb, and one of my best friends happens to live on a farm. They not only have chickens, but her boyfriend and his brother, The Fry Bros., are Read more

The other day when I was cooking with a friend, she reached for the Dijon mustard. Since mustard is my favorite condiment, I use it often. This jar was almost empty except for about a tablespoon of mustard that was spread on the sides. "Save this. The next time you want Dijon vinaigrette, just make it in this jar," my friend said, placing the mustard back in the fridge. Genius! I love the idea of Read more

The next time you need dinner in a hurry, head to the fish counter. Pick up some salmon fillets and don't worry about the seasonings. You have the perfect thing to make deliciously moist and flavorful fish in your fridge already: mustard! Slather the skin with dijon and broil until cooked. Serve with a quick potato and fennel salad and you've got a balanced meal in under 30 minutes. Pair with a Read more