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One year ago, Adam and I packed our knives and dreams and flew to Los Angeles, not knowing we’d end up halfway around the world in Melbourne, Australia, cooking for our lives on MasterChef. The Neighborhood Supper Plate — our Southern take on Thanksgiving — started it all. What began as a single dish turned into a life-changing journey, filled with rivalry, redemption, and a family we never saw coming.

An intimate 70th birthday dinner full of family stories, comfort food classics, and a meatloaf that made the guest of honor’s personal all-time list.

After getting sent home on MasterChef over a scallop, I had to make peace with the pan. This dish is my redemption — brown butter seared scallops over silky cauliflower puree with rehydrated mushrooms, fried capers, and lemon zest. Simple, refined, and finally… seared right.

Eight years into marriage and one of my favorite things to do for Alex still hasn’t changed: I get up early on a weekend morning, feed the kids, and give her a quiet moment to herself while I make breakfast in bed ...

Cod in Mushroom Dashi Broth: Simple Technique, Bold Asian Flavor

Some dishes are not just about food. They are about memory. About a place you loved and the taste you remember walking out with. For me,...

A Boston Weekend to Remember: Celebrating Jess & Jesse

An Unforgettable Evening: My First Private Chef Dinner Experience