Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen

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Black Bean Chili

Black Bean Chili

Winter chilis created by outstanding chefs are the focus of article penned by Richard Sax in the February 1986 issue of Bon Appétit. As I was brainstorming what to serve at our Super Bowl party, a black bean chili from the famed Café Beaujolais in–Read more

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

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

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