Given Al Di La‘s reputation for doing no wrong–ask anyone who eats out in my neighborhood–it’s funny that Anna Klinger, its chef/co-owner, would caution that her Anchovy Vinaigrette might be too simple for a Behind the Scenes entry.  It is, in fact, a perfect example of a basic, versatile, but hardly understated pantry item that [...]

Purple Kale Kitchenworks’ instruction focuses on mise en place for the home. Mise en place refers to a readied cook’s station, where everything–from ingredients to equipment–is set up for elegant and efficient assembly of a meal. The basic idea of mise en place is familiar to fans of cooking shows, where little glass bowls coddle [...]