Kevin Lee Jacobs

Snow, wind, and freezing rain -- it's meat-and-potatoes weather here in Upstate New York!  The meat du jour is an inexpensive chuck roast, cooked to million-dollar tenderness in the Instant Pot. The Instant Pot is just one of many "multi-function" cookers on the market. It works as a crock pot,...

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...

Tea and Crumpets, anyone? These particular crumpets are particularly delicious. They're easy, too. The yeast batter requires just one rise! I hope you'll give these British breads a try. They're delicious hot out of the pan, generously topped with good butter and jam. Alternatively, you can let the crumpets cool...