This may be the most well received dish I’ve ever served. In fact, I made it for the first time as an appetizer at Thanksgiving about 15 years ago and it’s now a most important tradition at my table.

On September 11, 2001 a plane flew by my window at 8:46am and crashed into the north twin tower. I wrote this poem a few days later and was not ready to share it until recently.

For granola to be Flaweless it needs to be moist and chewy yet still have a little salty-sweet crunch. I absolutely love Whole Foods Market’s version so I set out to copy it and this is it!

“Let’s hit the beach!”

That’s what my friend Leo Alessi said when I asked him if he could teach me how to catch a seafood supper. And not only did Leo teach me the basics of shore fishing, he also showed me the most #hospitable way to filleting a black seabass AND taught me two of his favorite recipes for our fresh catch! Now that’s Flaweless and so is he! 🍍🌊🦈

The best homemade vanilla ice cream starts with eggs and a real vanilla bean. You basically make a rich and creamy custard and when frozen, it churns into the most heavenly and unforgettable vanilla ice cream.

Put the sizzle in your summer with my favorite fajitas!