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Wolfgang PuckFor my taste, however, Meyer lemons really come into their own in desserts like the lemon curd tart recipe that follows. The tart is fairly simple to make, especially if you use a store-bought,…

Vegan doesn't mean bland and tasteless food. It can also mean hearty and delicious! Try this recipe out and see if you're still hungry afterward!

Wolfgang Puck I’m happy to say that I played a part in the rise of that salad. When we opened Spago on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip back in 1982, my version was on the menu from day one. Everybody…

Wolfgang PuckNext to Oscar and Emmy parties, probably the most sought-after reservation at Spago Beverly Hills is the Seder we hold each spring to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover. This meal is…

Wolfgang PuckThe fine consistency of the ingredients, and the richness of the butter and nuts, results in cookies so tender that they literally melt in your mouth. And the utter simplicity of the recipe…

Wolfgang PuckOne of my all-time favorite recipes is coq au vin, the classic French braise of chicken slowly simmered in red wine. It makes a satisfying main course on a cold weekend night, with…

Wolfgang PuckEvery cook has his or her own special way to prepare a whole Thanksgiving turkey. Some brine the bird first, soaking it for several hours or more in a seasoned saltwater solution before cooking;…

Wolfgang PuckRich tasting, hot-from-the-broiler salmon makes a wonderful topping for the cool salad. Allow at least three hours to marinate the fish, though you can also leave it overnight. Substitute…

One of my favorite recipes for blue cheese, though, is in a salad with spinach, apples and spicy caramelized pecans. I love the contrast of the sharp-tasting, creamy, salty cheese with the crispy, sweet…

Wolfgang PuckUnlike the powerful, pungent mature garlic most people are used to, green garlic has a very subtle, mild, even delicate flavor, like a cross between garlic and fresh chives. Most people who…

Test for doneness with an instant-read grilling thermometer inserted into the thickest part; 130 to 140 F indicates a juicy medium-rare steak. All that's left is to serve it however you like — on its…

Wolfgang Puck My mushroom essence, which you can prepare well in advance, has such a rich taste that just a few spoonfuls make a big impression upon four servings of pasta. The rest of the essence…

Wolfgang PuckTry sauteing zucchini quickly in a little oil over high heat, which keeps the vegetable crisp and fresh-tasting. Add aromatics such as garlic and fresh basil leaves for a Mediterranean touch,…

Wolfgang PuckIt’s the New Year — or, as I sometimes like to call it, the end to the Big Holiday Splurge. For the past six weeks (or nine, if you count Halloween among your holiday observances),…

As someone who named his own first restaurant Spago, Italian slang for spaghetti, I like to turn my pasta green — and not just on March 17. On another occasion, I've shared with you one of my favorite…