A playbook for men experiencing fatherhood for the first time.
Nothing is more comforting than a perfectly roasted chicken. Cure the winter blues and (perhaps) Covid/Omicron too. I botched this dish half a dozen times before I got it right. And when you do, yes, it’s a buzzkill. Burnt skin, veggies that roast away to nothing, and when you try to truss a chicken AFTER... Continue Reading →
A home-cooked meal lifts the spirits of those diagnosed with Covid. Your friends are worth it. When you have a band rehearsal on the books, and your lead guitarist gets diagnosed with Covid, you damn well better do something about it. Lead guitarists are hard to come by – good ones that is – since... Continue Reading →
Without question, this is the single best beef dish I have ever made in my life. You have to hand it to the French. Their culinary contributions are on par with America’s moon landing. The cooking methods they introduced to the world moved the human race forward in a positive direction. I took pleasure last... Continue Reading →
Tune in tonight @ 5:30 for the first Father Apprentice cooking demo, where the author and his son will demonstrate how to prepare Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (garlic and oil).
The Coronavirus has placed every family into uncharted waters. Dads need to step up, get out of their comfort zone, and play an active role… the kitchen represents the best place to start.
The combination of rich flavors and lean red meat makes this the perfect high-protein dish. And unlike traditional chilis, it’s lighter in texture so it won’t weigh you down (literally).
This meal is the single best comfort-food dish you'll ever make. Perfect for a hungry family on snowy days! Turkey Biscuits!
Hungarian Gouash, a tasty serving of comfort food that pairs well with cold and nasty weather.
With one slight change, you can serve yourself and guests the most delicious (and healthy) Mushroom Bisque you've ever made. The best comfort food to combat cold weather!
An exceptional dish, with a unique flavor signature that will warm your soul. Chef John's Bolognese Sauce, enjoy!
Stir Fry can be tricky, this recipe provides tips to make every bite delicious.
A healthy alternative to fried chicken? That won't clog your arteries? Read about it here.
A delicious short-rib dish, one that is truly indulgent! Not for the feint of heart, and the less your cardiologist knows, the better. #ChefJohn #FoodWishes #Cooking #ShortRibs #CookingWithKids #TheFatherApprentice
Yum. There's nothing... NOTHING better than cooking pancakes with your kids. It's easy to get them involved, there's a fantastic pay off for everyone in the family and it's a great way to introduce your kid(s) to cooking. This is likely so obvious, so mundane that you've stopped reading BUT WAIT! If you don't finish... Continue Reading →
One of the easiest recipes that will make you look like a true chef. Just don't refer to yourself as one, otherwise you'll sound cocky. Beef Bourguignon is so choice. The key to this dish is the roux, which is when you stir in flour while you're browning vegetables. It's a tried and true method... Continue Reading →
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