Elena Pons Craig

The other night as I was cooking dinner, absentmindedly stirring, I started thinking about the popular trend “Will it focaccia?” I was making one of my favorite things to cook—risotto! Which naturally led to the question, “Will it risotto?” The answer so far is… yes, yes it will! A LITTLE LOVE FOR RISOTTO Risotto is one of those wonderful foods that elevates dinner and makes it feel special. While it takes a bit of patience, it is essentially (as my girlfriend likes to say) just advanced...

I’m sharing some of my go-to, the behind-the-scenes tricks we rely on during cookbook shoots and events to keep everything running smoothly. The best part? These hacks aren’t just for photo sets and professional kitchens. They work beautifully at home, too, helping you entertain with less stress and a whole lot more ease. #1 FREEZE AHEAD Puff pastry is a delicious, elegant product that can really be a life saver when it comes to entertaining. It also makes for great make ahead and freeze...

Making soup is such a perfect way to slow down and enjoy adding a little witchcraft to your everyday cooking. Ingredients go into the pot one way, alone and maybe simple, and come out changed, bonded to others, and often elevated. The options are endless, the basics are simple, and the time is fluid. Many come together quickly but the real magic is when you let them simmer. You’ll enjoy the benefits of passive cooking time, the knowledge that dinner (never ending house guest that they are) is...