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Grilled Garlic-Stuffed Ribeye Steaks

Grilled Garlic-Stuffed Ribeye Steaks

An “urban cantina” in Santa Monica where we have lingered over delicious, creative meals is the Border Grill, that L.A. institution overseen by Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger. I was happily surprised to see these two chefs profiled in a “Cooking Class” feature written by Karen–Read more

Baked Potatoes with Rajas

Baked Potatoes with Rajas

Chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken of the Border Grill in Santa Monica suggested serving garlic-stuffed steaks that appear in their menu highlighted in the January 1986 Bon Appétit with rajas, a “creamy cheese-chili side dish.”  In addition to sliced poblano chiles and red bell peppers,–Read more

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

I have a little game I play in the kitchen from time to time, challenging myself to try and make something good for our table that uses up random things that have been hiding in the refrigerator, the pantry, or the freezer.  I think of–Read more

Pork Chops with Braised Red Cabbage

Pork Chops with Braised Red Cabbage

When the year begins, I always yearn for a lighter take on foods–especially after spending the holiday season indulging in treats. Looking through the January 1986 issue of Bon Appétit, I found 11 recipes for “Light Entrées” in an article written by Carol P. Robertson.–Read more

Mushroom, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Goat Cheese Pasta

Mushroom, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Goat Cheese Pasta

One feature of the 1986 issues of Bon Appétit was a monthly column written by Abby Mandel about the food processor. Mandel was a well-regarded cookbook writer from Chicago who celebrated the midwestern table in her recipes. In these columns she created and adapted recipes using the food processor–Read more

Chicken Salad with Celery Root and Sweet Peppers

Chicken Salad with Celery Root and Sweet Peppers

RSVP, in which readers ask for tasty recipes from favorite restaurants, is one of the first columns that Bon Appétit readers run across when flipping through the magazine. It’s also the oldest column in the history of BA, dating back to 1972. When a request is made–Read more