Wagshal’s Pamela Ginsberg was on hand for a butchering demo. The traveling pork-tastic celebration Cochon 555 made its annual stop in DC for a night of pork gluttony, much imbibing and, of course, a showdown among some of DC’s finest chefs. Five chefs — defending champ Scott Drewno (The Source), Wes Morton (Art & Soul), Nicholas Stefanelli (Bibiana), Mike Isabella (Graffiato) […]

SERVES 6–8 INGREDIENTS ¼ cup canola oil 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2 ½″ pieces Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1½ tbsp. ground turmeric 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 cups finely chopped spinach 1½ lb. walnuts 2 cups pomegranate molasses ¼ cup sugar Sliced red onion, to […]

Cooking My Way Back Home by Mitchell Rosenthal Book Review by theKitchn Home cooks have to be a careful when it comes to a cookbook written by a restaurant chef. There often can be a disconnect between what it takes to get restaurant food onto our home tables when we don’t have exotic ingredients flown to […]

Indulge your sweet tooth with these scrumptious mud cakes in hot fudge sauce. PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes COOKING TIME: 40 minutes SERVES: 6 INGREDIENTS 3 1/2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped 3 1/2 ounces butter, chopped 3/4 cup sugar 2/3 cup boiling water 2 teaspoons instant coffee 3/4 cup plain flour, sifted 2/3 cup self-raising flour, sifted 2 […]

Purchase a picnic basket to house all of your supplies. Select a large storage container, insulated travel bag or an actual basket large enough to hold your food, drinks and utensils. Buy a few small containers and zippered plastic bags to place certain items in that may leak or are best suited in a bag […]

Turkey Caprese Sandwich INGREDIENTS Ciabatta roll, split Olive oil 1 thin turkey cutlet Coarse salt and ground pepper Mozzarella, thickly sliced Tomato, sliced Fresh basil leaves PREPARATION Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Brush split roll with oil and toast on grill. Season turkey with salt and pepper, brush with oil, and grill […]

Lunch outside of the house is a reality for students and working folks, but there are days when dinner on the run is a necessity, too. When traveling or anticipating a late-evening meeting, try to plan ahead and pack a little something. And it’s much easier to do with these stylish totes and boxes. From […]

Experienced cooks know to reach for a well-seasoned cast iron pan for searing and sautéing, but with its durability, heft, and even heat, cast iron shouldn’t be limited to the stove-top. Here are 10 unexpected ways to utilize your cast iron skillet, both in the kitchen and outdoors on the grill. 1. Pasta (Mac and […]

Congratulations! Fermin USA won the sofi Silver Award for their outstanding Fermin Ibérico Smoked Pancetta Slices. Available through Wagshal’s Imports. The specialty food industry’s highest honor, this annual competition recognizes excellence in specialty food and beverages in 33 categories. sofi stands for Specialty Outstanding Food Innovation. Discover all the Silver Finalists in this year’s sofi Awards.

Risotto is a good and simple staple to have in your recipe repertoire. Ready in 30 minutes or less. INGREDIENTS 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 green onions, chopped 1 cup Arborio or sushi rice 2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 2-in. pieces 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 […]