Coq au Vin, a French classic, is the ultimate comfort food with a hint of elegance. Traditionally made with chicken braised in red wine, it is the perfect dish to  …

As Budapest's lights shimmered in the distance, we savored catfish paprikash—tender fillets in a rich paprika broth, served with buttery dumplings. It was one of those dishes that makes you  …

On a midsummer evening in Budapest, we savored a bowl of authentic Hungarian goulash by the Danube. Rich with paprika and aromatic spices, it was a perfect blend of warmth  …

These delicate dumplings, infused with paprika and fresh herbs, were the perfect companion to the rich Hungarian goulash we enjoyed in Budapest. Their tender texture and subtle spice made every  …

A hidden gem in Covent Garden had a secret to the best fish and chips—celery salt. The chef told us it wasn't just a finishing touch; he actually incorporated finely  …

On a warm summer evening in London, I was introduced to a dessert that redefined my love for sweets—an English plum tart. The host served it warm from the oven,  …

The key to perfect schnitzel is getting the pork cutlets thin enough – about ¼ inch thick. If your butcher hasn't already done this, you'll need to pound them yourself  …

There's something undeniably satisfying about a perfect quiche – that silky, custard-like filling nestled in buttery pastry, with just the right balance of cream, eggs, and cheese. When I discovered  …

Late summer in my garden is pure magic -- that golden time when the eggplants hang heavy and glossy, the zucchini seems to multiply overnight, and my tomato vines are  …

A Good-Natured Interview by Don Nicholas, Your Intrepid Gardening Reporter There are many joys in writing—but one of the most delightful, at least for me, is the chance to create characters  …