There are many reasons to love black cod -- it is sustainably fished, full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, and wonderfully buttery when cooked. Here's one more: a classic Japanese recipe for black cod that makes an easy, elegant dinner for guests or a quick main dish you can prep over the weekend.

There is entertaining, and there is entertaining. I hosted a formal cocktail party this past weekend for over 40 of my friends, with my event proving to be the latter. The dress code called for "sparkly attire", and I donned my mother's black velvet vintage couture dress, paired with big hair and lots of costume baubles! In keeping with a retro theme, I pulled out all of the stops, including a traditional Southern menu served in my mom's best silver. Here's a look at one of the hit recipes of the night — a cocktail meatball that needs no improvement. More

My absolute favorite thing about the holidays — besides the time with family and friends — is hands-down the COOKIES! Retail stores and local craft shops are known to pass out a few fresh cookies to spread the holiday cheer as you shop, and I'll typically grab an extra sample or two when the wife isn't looking. "I'm just not sure if that's nutmeg or cinnamon I taste, I think I'll just have to try one more to be certain." Given all the good spirits and reason for celebration, talking the wife into helping me cook a batch of cookies at 10pm is also an easier sell. Last night that very thing happened while browsing through our Fannie Farmer cookbook. Brandy Snaps! Now this we have to try. Now! More

During Pizza Week we've talked a lot about pizza crust, but we've mainly focused on quick recipes, ones that don't need a long rise or even any yeast. But what if you have a little more time and want to make a serious pizza crust, one with yeast and chew and great flavor? I have the perfect recipe for you, and it takes no more work — just a little extra time. Meet the dough that made me a pizza-maker: Peter Reinhart's best pizza dough ever. More

We make a lot of refrigerator pickles in summer – they're quick, don't require turning on the stove, and add a fantastic briny bite to salads, sandwiches, and antipasto-style dinners. It can also be a creative way to use the abundance of seasonal produce, and while everyone has heard of cucumber pickles, this recipe is a bit more unusual: blueberry pickles! More

Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, 401Ks -- all those things I don't understand and am bored to tears by. I've promised myself that if I get a 401K, I can truly diversify my portfolio by investing in a little bit of art.

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When norcalgirl21 put in a request for a Lava Cake recipe, the first thing I thought of was Nigella Lawson's Choco-Hoto-Pots, although I like to refer to them simply as chocolate pots. This is a classic Nigella recipe: simple, quick and outrageously decadent. Warm, gooey, chocolatey heaven! I have yet to serve these and not have the conversation come to a halt, leaving only the sound of spoons scraping against porcelain and the occasional sigh of pleasure. More

I'm not a fan of quirky weight loss and health food claims. It's seems like every week there's a new litany of superfoods promising to keep us forever young, slim and healthy only to be replaced by a different list the following week. I long ago stopped paying attention to most of them. So I was a little surprised when this tonic, which was originally called Tangerine Weight-Orade and is straight from weight-loss and health guru Dr. Oz, caught my eye. Perhaps because more than anything it sounded simple and delicious: green tea, fresh tangerine and mint. Yum!
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Need a simple crowd pleasing dessert that you can make in a hurry? These bite-sized versions of pecan pie will have guests happily munching all night long and help you speed up your prep time. More

If you told me last week I'd be this excited about a vegan, gluten-free, raw brownie, I'd have called you crazy. But here I am, talking about a brownie that tastes totally decadent, while actually being pretty good for you. It might be the perfect guilt-free treat. More