Kevin Lee Jacobs

French baguettes in an American kitchen? Yes! And you can make these crusty batons entirely by hand. Here's my tried-and-true method for mixing, kneading, forming, and baking the 3-ingredient dough: As you've just seen, baguettes are not difficult to make. For me, the hard part is what comes next --...

What goes together like a horse and a carriage? Chili con Carne and Cornbread! My favorite cornbread is the old-fashioned kind, made with real buttermilk and 100% cornmeal (there's no wheat flour in the batter). To insure a deliciously moist interior between crisp top and bottom crusts, I start the...

Up for a February garden tour? Better grab your bourbon-filled flask. The garden in question is mine, and the temperature here is as cold as a loan shark's heart: We are in the front yard now, gazing at a house that has withstood 193 winters. As you can plainly see,...

Craving chocolate cake? Is the temptation somewhat...dire? Here's a single serving of dark, decadent, pleasantly moist chocolate cake that will surely scratch your gotta-have-chocolate itch. The batter is mixed -- and baked -- in a coffee cup. Click the "play" arrow to watch the video: Now, if you try this...

It's been cold, cold, cold here in Upstate New York. In other words, it's Garbure weather! Garbure (pronounced "gar-boor") is a rustic peasant soup from the Pyrenees region of southwest France. It's thick with white beans and cabbage, and hearty with meat. And if you think it's delicious on day...

Orange liqueur-dipped cookies surrounding a soft mound of chocolate and almond flavored mousse? YES, PLEASE. Here's the video and printable recipe for this Chocolate Malakoff: Thanks for watching! And now, a few notes to note: "Malakoff" is a Russian name. From what I've read, Chocolate Malakoff and its cousin Charlotte...

This is what the angels eat for weeknight dinners in heaven. I say "weeknight," because a cheese soufflé is actually EASY to make! And ooh la-la, just wait until you taste the golden crust and soft, creamy interior. Here's the video and printable recipe: Thanks for watching. I hope you'll...

I think you'll love this French gratin. After all, who can resist a sexy side dish (or vegetarian main course) of tender leeks, gloriously suspended in Sauce Mornay (white sauce with cheese), and topped off with crisp, buttery bread crumbs? You can assemble the entire dish several hours ahead of...

Happy January! This month, I'm returning to my ancestral roots, and cooking French food for you! First up is Poulet au Vin Blanc -- chicken and veggies poached in an aromatic brew of Sauvignon blanc and tarragon leaves. Here's the video and printable recipe for this one-pot wonder: Thanks for...