Mint has a refreshing taste that almost everyone likes. It goes well with savories and sweets alike – fruit, frozen yogurt, chocolate pudding, lamb, peas, cucumbers and tea. In my latest post on AOL Food, I reveal one of my favorite Mediterranean flavor combos – mint and tomato!

Salt is one of the quintessential components of restaurant cooking – and just like for many home cooks – it’s a challenge that every cook is eager to pass under the watchful eyes of the sous-chef. Whenever I eat out, it’s one of the key things I notice right away…

Spices and flavoring are essential to give foods the added complexity that makes for a fantastic tasting experience. In my latest AOL blog post, I share my thoughts on three sweet spices that really kick butt.

Using a knife like a professional chef is like playing the violin. It takes time and practice, but the first step is getting the hand-positioning right. So what does it take to get really skilled – fast enough to join the ranks of top chefs like Tom Colicchio and Gordon Ramsey?

The holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to connect with friends and family, and to celebrate and share the big and small events of the year. If you love entertaining, but wonder how to pull it off smoothly, download my latest digital booklet on Healthy Holiday Entertaining with how-to tips and recipes for five holiday cookies...