How to Make Compound Butter
Slices of pale yellow butter with green herbs and garlic are arranged vertically on a white plate, captured from a top-down perspective Everything is better with butter, contended Julia Child. Chemically speaking, she was right on the money. Food scientist Harold McGee says all fats, including butter, are better than water at carrying aromas and […]
Five Creative Ways to Cook with Brie
For over 1,000 years, Brie has been a cheese of legend, gracing royal tables and captivating poets, diplomats, and epicureans across Europe. First crafted by monks in medieval France, Brie de Meaux quickly gained fame when Emperor Charlemagne declared it a delicacy in 774 A.D. Centuries later, King Philip II gifted wheels of Brie to […]
Brie, Eggplant, & Tomato Stacks
This dish is summer on a plate—ripe heirloom tomatoes, creamy cheese, and caramelized eggplant, all tied together with a drizzle of fresh basil pesto. It’s a light yet indulgent way to highlight the season’s best produce, inspired by the simple elegance of Mediterranean flavors. Serve it as an appetizer or a side dish at your […]
Raspberry and Cheese Galette
With almond frangipane, creamy brie, and glossy raspberry preserves in a flaky, buttery crust, this baked brie–inspired dessert is both elegant and easy to prepare—most of the work can be done in advance. For the ultimate midsummer night’s dream, pair with a chilled glass of sparkling rosé or Champagne.
Orecchiette Pasta with Brie and Summer Squash
This dish proves that creamy comfort food can still be bright and summery. A silky brie sauce steeped with garlic, chile flakes, and fragrant summer savory coats tender orecchiette pasta and sautéed squash for the ultimate balance of rich yet fresh. The best part? It all comes together in the time it takes to cook […]
Brie-Stuffed Chicken Meatballs
Juicy chicken meatballs meet their match with an oozy brie center and a ranch-inspired buttermilk sauce that’s cool, creamy, and refreshing. These meatballs are an easy choice for meal prep, perfect for casual backyard dinners, or even a fun alternative to sliders at your next cookout. Light, satisfying, and endlessly snackable, they’re delicious on their […]
Roasted Corn Salad with Pancetta & Brie
Sweet caramelized corn, crispy pancetta, and tangy pickled peppers come together in this bold, flavor-packed salad, studded with buttery chunks of brie. Think of it as a playful twist on classic street corn—salty, creamy, and just the right amount of punch. Whether served as a side at a summer barbecue or piled onto crostini for […]
Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Alla Vodka
All too often, bell peppers are typecast into a handful of familiar roles: crudités, stir-fries, sofrito, shakshuka. It’s true, they excel in those dishes, but they’re capable of so much more. Bridging two iconic recipes— Allison Arevalo’s roasted red pepper sauce (The Pasta Friday Cookbook, 2019) and Colu Henry’s pasta alla vodka from the New […]
Japan Meets the American South at Kata Robata
Fusing Flavor: Houston’s Kata Robata mixes traditional Japanese elements with cheesy southern flair. Cheese may not be the first ingredient you think of when it comes to Japanese cuisine. However, at Kata Robata, cheese seamlessly marries Japanese ingredients and the comforting flavors of Houston. Led by four-time James Beard Award–nominee chef Manabu “Hori” Horiuchi, Kata […]
Kata Robata Miso Lobster Mac and Cheese
Chef Hori conceptualized Kata Robata as an ambitious restaurant that fuses tradition with modern technique. His take on the Southern classic combines comforting cheesy flavor with miso paste and lobster for an umami-packed dish that wows. Chef Hori conceptualized Kata Robata as an ambitious restaurant that fuses tradition with modern technique. His take on the […]
