Kevin Lee Jacobs

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...

Rich in fiber, protein, and B vitamins, buckwheat flour  is a gluten-free "super food." Use the flour for pancakes, and you won't be sorry. Top the pancakes with my uniquely delicious blueberry-lemon compote, and you just might be the happiest eater in the world. Here's the video how-to (click the...

Tip some creamy-dreamy polenta into a baking dish, dress it up with whole eggs, leafy greens, and thin slices of meat, bake the works until the eggs are set, and what will you have? Why, Sarah Copeland's simple and simply delicious "Cheesy Breakfast Egg and Polenta Casserole." I discovered Sarah's...

Wowzers! That's not a real word, but it seems the best description for these holiday treats. They're light, buttery, and perfectly perfumed with Grand Marnier. Santa loves 'em, as do his overworked-and-underpaid elves. I think you'll love 'em, too. They are incredibly easy to make.

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...

The cold-weather casserole I'm sharing with you today is one of my all-time favorites. It's healthy with broccoli, and oh, so comforting with turkey, bacon, and a generous splash of cream. Need a make-ahead dish that you refrigerate or freeze, and then bake at your leisure? This video and printable...