Win a copy of Michael Chiarello’s Live Fire by Michael Chiarello.

To celebrate USA Weekend’s new food column, each week we will give away copies of the featured cookbook to two lucky readers. This week we feature Michael Chiarello’s Live Fire by Michael Chiarello, TV chef, restaurateur and founder of NapaStyle.com. … Continue reading

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Bobby Flay Giveaway: Win a copy of Bobby Flay’s Barbecue Addiction.

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Enter for the chance to win a copy of Bobby Flay’s 12th book Bobby Flay’s Barbecue Addiction. Contest ends May 31, 2013 at 5 p.m. ET.

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Recipe: Nectarine, Black Pepper and Blue Cheese Salad

Nectarine,Black Pepper and Blue Cheese, Salad

4 slightly underripe nectarines, halved and pitted Canola oil 1 Tb. honey 2 Tbs. fresh orange juice 1 Tb. fresh lemon juice 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper ¼ pound wedge Cabrales blue cheese (or … Continue reading

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Recipe: Grilled Eggplant Caponata Bruschetta with Ricotta Salata

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1 large eggplant, cut into ¾-inch-thick slices 4 plum tomatoes ¼ cup plus 2 Tbs. canola oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large celery stalk, finely diced 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced Pinch of … Continue reading

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Recipe: Fire-Roasted Baby Lamb Chops with Smoked Paprika-Orange BBQ Sauce

Fire Roasted Lamb Chops

Smoked Paprika-Orange BBQ Sauce 2 Tbs. canola oil, plus more for the lamb and nectarines 3 shallots, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup fresh orange juice 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, pureed ½ cup ketchup 1½ tsps. smoked paprika ½ … Continue reading

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Recipe: Grilled Avocado-Mango Guacamole

Grilled Avocado-Mango Guacamole

Fire away! People’s biggest mistake when cooking over fire, says Napa-based chef Michael Chiarello, is that they don’t let the wood burn down to coals. “The flavor is more unique once the wood is cooked down,” he says. “Doing it … Continue reading

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Recipe: Italian Sausage Hoagies with Caprese Relish

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¾ pound sweet Italian sausage ¾ pound hot Italian sausage 1 pint yellow and red cherry tomatoes Canola oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound fresh mozzarella or 1 pint bocconcini, cut into ½-inch dice 1 small … Continue reading

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USA Weekend’s Cookbook Giveaway: The Lee Bros. Charleston Kitchen by Matt and Ted Lee.

The Lee Bros. Charleston Kitchen cookbook by Matt Lee & Ted Lee

To celebrate USA Weekend’s new food column, each week we will give away copies of the featured cookbook to two lucky readers. This week we feature The Lee Bros. Charleston Kitchen by Matt and Ted Lee. By entering the weekly sweepstakes, you … Continue reading

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Recipe: Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip

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Venture into vegan. Vegan diets can appear meager or strict. Claire Thomas, host of TV’s Food for Thought, says: “For many, the idea of foregoing bacon and cheese is too much (and I am firmly in that camp). However, this … Continue reading

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Recipe: Fresh Crab Salad

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Gone Crabbin’ You think you know the cuisine of your hometown. But as you investigate and taste and talk to home cooks and restaurant chefs, you discover things that you never knew about the foods you have been eating for … Continue reading

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