If cooking isn't fun for you, then do whatever it takes to make it fun. — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
I break out in hives whenever I hear the word disrupt applied to cooking. — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
Molokhia as a dish can take many forms, but usually involves a braised meat. — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
The funny thing about bowl recipes is, despite how simple they might seem, they can actually be a lot of work. — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
Pretty much anything pureed needs a big flavor assist to be delicious; just think about how much butter, cream, and salt it… — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
Pepper mills (aka pepper grinders) rank just behind knives as primary causes of horrific kitchen accidents, according to an unofficial study that… — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
Meatloaf has never quite risen above its name. It offers comfort and predictability, but rarely fireworks. — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
Cooking at home has made my pantry work harder than ever, and I'm constantly turning to ingredients that I know will add… — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
I can't keep pumpernickel bagels at home because just knowing they are in the freezer makes it hard for me to fall… — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
Surprisingly, fish works great for sheet pan dinners because it cooks quickly through direct pan contact. — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
My wife is English and grew up eating Dairy Milk and Flakes and Twirls, so while she loves dark chocolate, she also… — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
It takes a lot to get vegetables to come together into burger form and stay there. A whole lot, in fact. That… — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
Remember in 'Goodfellas' when Joe Pesci stops by his mom's house to get a knife but within minutes is served a full-on… — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
There are some things, like sushi, that I'll still choose white for, because its flavor is so unobtrusive. But I actually prefer… — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
My freezer is a labelled-and-dated marvel of soups, stews, braises, cooked grains, bread, and the occasional half-eaten dessert. Any of them can… — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
Many spicy condiments blend into fiery sameness, and even the ones that don't hold back on heat often offer little flavor aside… — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
When I was growing up, a warm, crusty baguette was within arm's reach during every dinner: sliced, if my mom was cooking,… — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
I use a cake tester to check the doneness of everything from fish to vegetables. The point on it is duller than… — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
Thinly slicing even the bulkiest vegetables, like cauliflower, broccoli, brussels sprouts, or cabbage, then aggressively cooking them in a hot skillet and… — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
I am not someone who ever feels bad about eating a big bowl of pasta for dinner. — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
Growing up, my parents were health nuts who tried to deprive me of sugary and processed foods so that I would grow… — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
The brilliance of nduja is that while you can certainly eat a lot of it very quickly (and nobody would blame you)… — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
I'm not a food-optional person. People who forget to eat meals are like aliens to me and, even now, in the age… — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
In July and August, when everyone I know is at the beach, I am cooking through turkey, potato, and pie recipes for… — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
Snapper is pretty forgiving for a white fish. The skin crisps up beautifully, which holds it together. — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
I would rather have 1/4 of a cookie for four days than a big cookie on day one followed by three days… — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
Simply put, Hestan NanoBond cookware is the most durable stainless cookware that I have ever seen. — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
When my grandmother passed away in 2014, she left behind some recipes, but nobody stepped forward to follow in her footsteps and… — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
In some circles there's a conception that milk chocolate is the Merlot of the chocolate world. — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
While a lot of milk chocolate just so happens to be poor quality, milk chocolate itself is not the problem. — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
Invest in decent cookware. One $80 skillet is better than a $100 13-piece set that has nine things you don't need. — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
Creating a healthier alternative to barbecue sauce isn't easy. The extreme range of flavors, from piercing vinegar to salty to sweet to… — Chris Morocco Copy Share Image
A refrigerator, to me, isn't as clever an appliance as people would have you believe. To me, it's a cold limbo, a temporary reprieve… — Chris Morocco Copy Share
Surprisingly, fish works great for sheet pan dinners because it cooks quickly through direct pan contact. — Chris Morocco Copy Share
A day at the beach with my kids is one of the least relaxing activities I can think of. — Chris Morocco Copy Share
Round, crispy-edged waffles on the DIY cafeteria station at Oberlin College brought me back to life after many sleep-deprived nights. — Chris Morocco Copy Share
The story of my life could be told in a series of waffle snapshots. I spent childhood weekends watching the lid of our Munsey… — Chris Morocco Copy Share
My pantry pastas fall somewhere in the middle of the time spectrum. They're simple, streamlined, and flexible, with unfussy yet massively flavorful sauces that… — Chris Morocco Copy Share
I have half a cutlery shop's worth of spoons in my pocket at all times designated for tasting. — Chris Morocco Copy Share
Have you ever walked into a store and wanted to leave your old life behind and become the person you would be if your… — Chris Morocco Copy Share
Tasting food, thinking about it, talking about it, and deciding whether it can be better is the crux of my job - and my… — Chris Morocco Copy Share
I am not someone who ever feels bad about eating a big bowl of pasta for dinner. — Chris Morocco Copy Share
The injustice I feel when my kids drag me out of bed by 6 most mornings is tempered and possibly even erased by the… — Chris Morocco Copy Share
Normally, making polenta means having a convenient excuse to use all the butter, milk, and Parmesan in my fridge. Using miso and water instead… — Chris Morocco Copy Share
