Recipes by Ralph Elwell

America’s Test Kitchen is a staple in our house.  All of their recipes are tried (and tried…and tried!) and true! …

Today’s an exciting day.  I was asked to write a column for the Albany Times Union newspaper on five of…

I love making sauce – in fact, I have a great recipe for Sunday Sauce which is delicious and super…

I love developing new recipes and I often take inspiration from existing ones – then switching them up to either…

You’ve probably not thought of mushrooms as a side dish – but rather as an ingredient.  I love mushrooms in…

I love having a huge pot of beans simmering away on top of the stove.  A ham hock is essential,…

I have to give credit to my daughter, Zoe for introducing me to Mexican Street Corn.  When it’s served on…

Feeling a little boujee?  Why not serve up some Tuna Tartare – pronounced with a New England accent where wealthy…

Is there a food that you like, but is dependent on how it’s prepared?  Allow me to explain.  I love…

I’m a big fan of heat, spice – zip…whatever you want to call it.  And this recipe allows you to…

It has been said that necessity is the mother of invention.  When I had the idea to whip up a…

The fun of cooking (for me) is often linked to the unexpected outcomes – ways to repurpose and serve a…

I’m fairly confident that my parents would have never predicted that, as an adult, their younger son would be making…

I’ve always loved the look of a Martini.  They are sleek and sophisticated and conjure up images of Darren Stevens…

There are so many attractive features to this meal – allow me to list them for you.  One.  It’s cheap. …

This soup not only looks beautiful with its vibrant green color – but its silky-smooth texture will most assuredly fool…