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My goal for Cooking at Home is to demystify and simplify cooking methods used by chefs in professional kitchens. I want to bridge the gap between the home kitchen and the upscale restaurant kitchen. In doing this, I will explain classic techniques you can use while cooking at home. Together, we'll explore cuisines from around the world. Cooking at Home is seasonally driven with a focus on fresh, local ingredients whenever possible. Although our recipes might concentrate on cooking "from scratch," I understand time constraints of modern life, so I will include hints for shortcuts or substitutions. - Dan Eaton

Shrimp piccata with sautéed peppers, onions and zucchini

COOKING AT HOME

For this edition of Cooking at Home, Dan Eaton makes a quick and colorful meal: shrimp piccata with sautéed peppers, onions and zucchini.

Updated 05/19/2013 05:00 AM

Recipe: Avocado and Chipotle Pepper Deviled Eggs

A healthy version substituting avocado for the usual egg yolks and mayonnaise.

Recipe: Irish Soda Bread

An Irish soda bread made with raisins is also known as "spotted dog".

Recipe: Feta and Roasted Red Pepper Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Garlic Sauteed Spinach

Simple vegetarian fare!

Recipe: Jalapeno Poppers

Baked jalapeno poppers with bacon, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and smoked paprika!

Recipe: Corn Tortilla Chip Crusted Shrimp with Guacamole

Crunchy baked shrimp with homemade guacamole!

Recipe: Buffalo Style Baked Chicken Appetizers

Baked chicken with cracker crumb crust and Buffalo style sauce!

Apple Crisp with Maple Syrup, Dried Cranberries and Crystallized Ginger

A classic apple crisp with added notes of maple syrup, cranberry and ginger!

Recipe: Roast Beef and Cheddar Cheese Melt with Pickled Jalapeno Peppers and Cheddar Cheese

A tasty twist on a classic Philly cheesesteak sandwich!

Recipe: Vanilla Pudding with Sliced Bananas and Toasted Coconut

Simple and satisfying homemade vanilla pudding!

Recipe: Lemon poppy seed sour cream cake

For this edition of Cooking at Home, Dan Eaton bakes up the perfect springtime treat, a lemon poppy seed sour cream cake.

Recipe: Cornmeal, olive oil and orange cake

In this edition of Cooking at Home, Dan Eaton bakes a healthy alternative to sweet treat!

Recipe: Banana, apple, walnut bread

A healthier version substituting unsweetened applesauce for the typical butter.

Fish Tacos

Corn tortilla chip crusted tilapia tacos!

Garlic and Rosemary Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Asparagus and Potatoes

Served with a simple olive oil, Dijon mustard and balsamic vinegar dressing!

Welsh Rarebit with Bacon and Asparagus

For this edition of Cooking at Home, Dan Eaton makes a rustic peasant dish called "Welsh rarebit" where cheddar cheese, dark beer and cream are combined to make a sauce that's served over the top of toast; but, instead of serving it alone, he serves it with crispy bacon and steamed asparagus.

Recipe: Cuban Black Beans and Rice with Avocado, Tomato and Romaine Lettuce Salad

Healthy meal with the complete protein combination of rice and beans.

Recipe: Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwiches

A bit of work involved but wow is this good!

Recipe: Egg white frittata with peppers, onions, and zucchini

For this edition of Healthy at Home, Dan Eaton makes a an egg white frittata with peppers, onions, and zucchini.

Quinoa Salad with Strawberries, Spinach, Toasted Almonds and Goat Cheese

The complete protein in quinoa makes this a great meatless meal!

Recipe: Lentil Soup with Honey-Mustard Baked Salmon

Comforting lentil soup taken to another level!

Recipe: Mushroom, Spinach and Sweet Onion Soup with Truffle Oil Garnish

Optional truffle oil garnish can take this to another level.

Recipe: New England Clam Chowder with Smoked Paprika

A bacon less version of New England clam chowder!

Recipe: Grilled Romaine Salad with Sundried Tomatoes, Capers, Black Olives and Parmesan Cheese

Grilled Romaine version of a Caesar salad...without the anchovies.

Recipe: Mushroom, Leek and Vegetable Stew

For this edition of Cooking at Home, Dan Eaton makes a vegetarian stew with carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, leeks, canned stewed tomatoes and fresh thyme!

Healthy Greek Style Mashed Potatoes

Made with fresh dill and diced cucumber and non fat Greek yogurt in place of the typical butter and cream!

Grilled Portobello Mushroom, Sweet Onion and Asparagus Salad with Sesame, Soy and Ginger Dressing

Fantastic flavor combination!

Recipe: Wild Ramp, Bacon and Cheddar Cheese Scalloped Potatoes

Ramps are one of the first edible greens of the new spring season.

Recipe: Greens and Beans with Escarole, Radicchio and Chick Peas

A healthy rustic Italian treat!

Recipe: Roasted Asparagus, Radicchio and Pineapple with Balsamic Vinegar and Parmesan Cheese

Colorful, sweet and bitter asparagus salad.

Recipe: Roasted maple ginger and soy glazed root vegetables

For this edition of Cooking at Home, Dan Eaton roasts up the perfect maple sugaring season side dish, maple ginger and soy glazed root vegetables.