cucina

This recipe came from a cooking class organized my fiends at Truffle Shuffle. Chef Suzette Gresham from the two Michelin stars restaurant Acquerello in San Francisco taught this great recipe. You can watch a recording of the entire class. serves: 4        difficulty: medium      prep time: 1 Continue Reading

This mushroom stew is very much the vegetarian equivalent of beef bourguignon. Gather whatever medley of mushrooms you can find + a bottle of cheap red wine = delicious dinner. I served it over creamy polenta (found in the Squab glazed with port reduction with creamy polenta recipe) serves: 4  Continue Reading

Cauliflower is one of the most under-appreciated vegetables.  It is great sautéed or roasted, and is a great vehicle for pungent spices and strong flavors – like curry.  serves: 4        difficulty: easy      prep time: 15 min Ingredients 2 heads of cauliflower 1 tbs curry powder 3 Continue Reading

Miso glazed black cod is a signature dish at many Southeast Asian restaurants. Black cod is one of my favorite types of fish – it is delicate, flakey and delicious. Check out the other black cod recipes: Black cod over tomato-saffron risotto and Black cod with caramelized fennel and Manila Continue Reading

This piece of Americana gets a sophisticated upgrade with the addition of truffles. Recipe is courtesy of my friends at Truffle Shuffle. You can watch the entire cooking class on their web site. Mac & cheese may be kids food, but save this one for yourself! serves: 8      Continue Reading

Some years ago my dear friend Luben was visiting from NYC, and he offered to cook “the perfect chicken” that he had mastered from the NY Times (I think). Еver since, when we make roast chicken at home, it is referred to as “Luben’s perfect chicken”. serves: 4      Continue Reading

This is another recipe that came from a cooking class with my fiends at Truffle Shuffle. You can cut the paste in different width – linguine, pappardelle.  serves: 4        difficulty: medium      prep time: 2 hrs Ingredients 1 1/2 cup 00 flour (which it Italian flour that Continue Reading

Press 19 Jun 2016 2016 World Luxury Spa & Restaurant Awards Annual Gala Event Linda Cooper 2016 WORLD LUXURY RESTAURANT AWARDS ANNUAL GALA EVENT   Hosted at The Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina, Switzerland The Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina: The 1st Annual World Luxury Restaurant Awards Event was held at the Continue Reading

Press 23 Jul 2017 2017 World Luxury Spa & Restaurant Awards Annual Gala Event Linda Cooper World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards Honour 2017 Winners The scene is set; it’s a warm, exotic summer’s evening in Vietnam, the sun begins to set over the bustling and intriguing city of Hanoi, Continue Reading

Press 15 Jul 2018 2018 World Luxury Spa & Restaurant Awards Annual Gala Event Linda Cooper On 14th July participants from the World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards gathered at the magnificent Galgorm Resort & Spa in Northern Ireland for the annual event, recognising and celebrating their success for exceptional Continue Reading