The amazing dishes Steve and John speak about on The Good Food Hour aren’t trapped in your radio- you can make them at home! Elevate your dinner table with the delicious dishes below.
Manhattan Clam Chowder
- January 31, 2026·
8 to 10 servings You either like Manhattan clam chowder or you don’t. James Beard famously called it “horrendous.” But the chowder has its fans…
HOG ISLAND CLAM CHOWDER
- January 31, 2026·
Serves 6 to 8 Hog Island founder John Finger decreed that the New England–style clam chowder served at the restaurant needed to be like his…
ASIAN CLAM CHOWDER
- January 31, 2026·
Serves: 6 1 small baking potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 4 ounces pancetta or bacon, finely chopped 3 tablespoons minced fennel 2 garlic…
MOCHA POT DE CREME
- January 10, 2026·
This is a wonderfully simple company dish or when you want to give you family something very special 1 package (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate pieces…
DRY BEANS
- January 3, 2026·
It’s very simple: First wash the dried beans thoroughly and pick through to remove any pebbles or other matter. (Remember dried beans are a natural…
KITTY’S CHRISTMAS CARAMEL CORN
- January 3, 2026·
This was a recipe given to me by the mother of my ex-wife. Interesting how some things stay with you and some don’t! Its really…
MENUS FROM CHEF SEAN AND MELISSA MCGAUGHEY
- December 13, 2025·
Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes from Chef John Ash
- November 27, 2025·

One of the great things about Thanksgiving is lots of leftovers. One of the not so good things about Thanksgiving is lots of leftovers. I’m…
CRANBERRIES: AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL
- November 21, 2025·
The cranberry, along with blueberries and the Concord grape, has a unique place in American cuisine. They are the three North American native fruits that…
BAKED SABLEFISH WITH TOMATOES AND CAPERS
- October 25, 2025·
Serves 4 Baking fish in an aluminum foil packet with aromatic ingredients is not only a healthy way to cook, but locks in an abundance…
BLACK COD HOBO PACKS
- October 25, 2025·
Serves 4 This is a very simple technique that could be used for any meaty fish that becomes infused with the flavors of tomato, capers,…
COD RECIPES
- October 25, 2025·
Black Cod with Grapefruit Beurre Blanc From Georgeanne Brennan. The tart sweetness of the grapefruit combined with cream and butter makes an unctuous sauce for…
GRILLED BRINED SHRIMP WITH PICKLED CORN
- August 2, 2025·

Serves 4 – 6 Brining is a terrific way to add flavor and succulence to not only shrimp by poultry, pork, and finned fish. Note…
MFK FISHER’S WARM SANDWICH
- July 18, 2025·
This is more a remembrance than a recipe. I had the pleasure of knowing and often visiting M.F.K. Fisher at her house in Glen Ellen.…
How To Make Ice Cream Without a Machine
- July 18, 2025·
People have been making ice cream far longer than the invention of electricity so there’s no reason you can’t make ice cream and sorbets at…
Honey Lavender Ice Cream
- July 18, 2025·
2 cups heavy cream 1 cup half-and-half 2/3 cup lavender honey(or any honey) 2 tablespoons dried edible lavender flowers(can be ordered through Penzey’s) 2 large…
FRESH CORN ICE CREAM WITH ALMOND LACE COOKIE FAN
- July 18, 2025·
This may sound a little strange but it’s quite delicious. The recipe requires tender fresh sweet corn. Frozen or canned just don’t make it. To…
Strawberry Recipes
- July 12, 2025·
STRAWBERRY AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO Serves 4 Sweet strawberries and salty cheese have a wonderful affinity for each other. 2 tablespoons white…