From: The Baltimore Sun on Fri, Jul 15 2011 2:17 PM

Alewife Restaurant chef Chad Wells prepares snakehead fish three different ways. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

From: The Baltimore Sun on Thu, Jul 14 2011 6:27 PM

Phillips Seafood, the last of the original tenants of the inner harbor, is moving to the power plant this Fall. (Emaun Kashfipour/Baltimore Sun)

From: The Baltimore Sun on Wed, Mar 23 2011 8:08 PM

Orioles Park at Camden Yards unveiled it’s new concessions for the ball park. Several dishes are locally inspired, like Polock Johnny's sausage, beer-battered soft-shell crab sandwich & Chop House steak & egg sandwich. (Kevin Richardson/The Baltimore Sun)

From: The Baltimore Sun on Fri, Feb 04 2011 7:09 PM

Food judge Lars Rusins, founder of Baltimore Foodies, talks about the new tastes and trends at the 2011 Chocolate Affair.  (Jill Rosen/Baltimore Sun)

From: The Baltimore Sun on Fri, Feb 04 2011 7:08 AM

Nacho Mama’s in Canton was one of the bars to tap a keg of National Bohemian, or Natty Boh, for the first time in Baltimore for 15 years.  (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

From: The Baltimore Sun on Tue, Jan 11 2011 3:25 PM

Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with ManchegoRecipe courtesy Anne Burrell 15 Medjool pitted dates1 pound aged Manchego, cut into 15 blocks5 slices bacon, cut into thirds1/2 cup maple syrup Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Make an incision on one side of each date and insert a block of Manchego. Sq...

From: The Baltimore Sun on Mon, Jan 10 2011 3:24 PM

Artichoke Hearts Stuffed with Crab SaladFrom Impossible to Easy by Robert Irvine with Brian O’Reilly. Copyright 2010 Robert Irvine and Brian O'Reilly. Published by William Morrow. All Rights Reserved. Ingredients8 fresh artichokesSalt and freshly ground pepper to taste1/4 cup prepared mayonn...

From: The Baltimore Sun on Thu, Dec 30 2010 12:11 PM

Sweet and Savory CrepesBy Robert Irvine Serves 6 with 2 crepes per serving Basic Recipe for CrepesRecipe courtesy Robert Irvine Ingredients4 eggs1 1/2 cups whole milk1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter2 tablespoons grapeseed oil Special Equipment1/2-cup lad...

From: The Baltimore Sun on Tue, Nov 30 2010 1:49 PM

Peppered Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes(Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee) 2 bags steam n’mash potatoes 2 cups light cream1/2 stick unsalted butter6 sprigs fresh thyme8 ounces peppered goat cheese, at room temperatureSalt and freshly ground black pepper Microwave steam n' mash potatoes according to p...

From: The Baltimore Sun on Mon, Nov 22 2010 1:10 PM

Chipotle Smashed Sweet PotatoesRecipe courtesy Alton Brown 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 whole canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped1 teaspoon adobo sauce from can of peppers1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Put cubed potatoes into steamer basket and plac...

From: The Baltimore Sun on Tue, Nov 16 2010 5:12 PM

Bucatina Gulf Crab Carbonara, Local Peppers, Pancetta Cream Mix2.6# sliced bacon, chopped 2qt heavy cream6ea egg yolks BaseRender the bacon. Strain off fat, add the cream and bring to a boil. Blend in blender emulsifying with egg yolks. Pu...

From: The Baltimore Sun on Tue, Nov 02 2010 1:38 PM

20-Second SteakRecipe Courtesy Alton Brown Yield: 4 servings 1 pound Beef Tenderloin, trimmedKosher Salt, to tasteFreshly ground black pepper, to tasteVegetable Oil Procedure:1. Freeze the tenderloin for 2 hours. 2. Heat the oven to 200?F. 3. Remove the tenderloin from the freezer and, using an ...

From: The Baltimore Sun on Tue, Oct 26 2010 4:35 PM

Truffled Poached Farm Egg Ingredients:4 Large fresh Farm Eggs2 Tblsp of White Truffle Oil1/8 Cup of Carrot brunoised(finely diced) 1/8 Cup of Yellow Onion brunoised(finely diced) 1/8 Cup of Celery brunoised(finely diced)1 Gallon Heavy Cream1 Cup of Chanterelle Mushrooms½ Cup of Sugar Snap Peas sl...

From: The Baltimore Sun on Tue, Oct 19 2010 1:00 PM

Stewed Black CabbageChef Marco Canora Serves 4 - 6 Black cabbage (also known as cavolo nero or dinosaur kale) has an intensely earthy flavor that I really like. It’s delicious on its own braised with soffritto for a very typical Tuscan side dish that's perfect with roast meat and poultry. Fo...

From: The Baltimore Sun on Tue, Oct 12 2010 2:14 PM

Bobby Flay Green Chili Cheeseburgers   Serves: 4 Queso Sauce1 tablespoons unsalted butter1 tablespoon flour1 cup whole milk12 ounces Chihuahua or Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated¼ cup grated parmesan cheeseSalt and freshly grated pepper Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat....

From: The Baltimore Sun on Tue, Oct 12 2010 2:13 PM

Next Iron Chef: Celina Tio makes ginger chocolate pudding with ginger donuts

From: The Baltimore Sun on Tue, Oct 12 2010 2:13 PM

Interview with Next Iron Chef contestant Celina Tio.

From: The Baltimore Sun on Tue, Oct 05 2010 12:03 PM

Tartare? 2 cups large dice kona kampachi? 2T cucumber brunoise? 3T extra virgin olive oil? Salt TT? ½ cup diced avocado (lime juice to keep from turning) Sauce? ½ cup lime juice? 1 cup extra virgin olive oil? 2T teriyaki sauce? 2T laxmi mustard oil? 2T honey Avocado Mousse? 2 avocados? ¼ cup lime...

From: The Baltimore Sun on Mon, Sep 27 2010 12:59 PM

Chef Andrew Kirschner dishes about food at The Wilshire in Los Angeles    

From: The Baltimore Sun on Mon, Sep 27 2010 12:58 PM

Chocolate Chip Banana MuffinsRecipe courtesy Aria Kagan 4 ripe bananas, mashed1/3 cup melted unsalted butter1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/2 teaspoon almond extract1 egg1 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon baking sodaPinch salt INSTRUCTIONS:1/2 cup chocolate chips (I use semi sweet, b...