Celeste Rogers

Turns out, the best way to make Challah is to use a Japanese bread making technique called Tangzhong where you cook some of the flour, like a roux, before adding to the rest of the dough for the pillowy, soft, […]

This is THE BEST FRENCH TOAST, period. Imagine the rich custard and shattering caramelized sugar topping of crème brûlée, but in French Toast form. If you dare taste it, you might become an addict, just like my high profile clients,

Celebrate the season with jewel-tone produce and a savory-sweet twist on tradition. Substituting winter squash for potatoes, ups the nutritional value and gives these latkes a gorgeous golden hue. This recipe includes a salad a warm spinach salad, so that

“Forbidden rice” or “longevity rice,” is a whole grain black rice produced by heirloom plants in China, Thailand and Indonesia. In China during the Ming Dynasty, only the emperors were allowed to eat black rice, which promised a long life

You don’t have to be vegetarian to get excited about this alternative crab cake recipe. If you haven’t lived in the tropics or aren’t keeping up with food trends, you might not know that Jackfruit’s texture lends itself to mocking

This large, puffed pancake is excellent for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert. Serve with traditional pancake accompaniments like syrup, powdered sugar, fruit, or top with eggs, cheese, and cured meats/lox for a savory meal (see Coque Madame inspired Dutch Baby

I didn’t grow up celebrating Jewish holidays, but since I’ve been working as a private chef in NYC, I’ve cooked a handful of Seders and Kosher dinners, and this Potato Kugel always finds its way onto the menu. This recipe

An abundance of herbs and vegetables carry this stir-fry into the realm of a salad. An addictive Prik Nam Pla dressing ties everything together with a sweet, sour, and umami finish. In addition to satisfying your cravings for Thai, this

Enjoy a dinner as delicious and satisfying as it is healthy and lean. Cooking in individual packages effectively steams the fish and delicate vegetables while retaining all of the flavor and nutrients. This technique is similar to the French en papillote method of

Yesterday I baked with a young, but very talented, pastry chef. When I met Cora earlier this week, she told me that she likes to bake, but rarely follows a recipe. I have to admit, I was dubious, but once