Culinary Improvisation Expert Pillows

'I hope you like it. I call it refrigerator cleanout casserole.'

Tartine

"I was with you right up to the cumin."

A woman standing beside a stove full of steaming pots and pans.

"Just bring me something that's going to look good on social media."

"I know you didn't order the snails, sir. They're complimentary with the salad."

"Behold! As I transform this family size frozen lasagna into a meal for one."

Every barbecue has its winners and losers.

'Progress of a bookshelf'

The wonderful world of cheese.

Ice Cream Surgeon

'This is one of our most recent vintages!'

"You said the cauliflower is locally grown – would you elaborate?"

Pi Ala Mode.

'But Mom, I like potatoes in their jackets.'

"I'm afraid the challah got a little burnt this week."

'He made an excellent jelly.'

Wok. Don't Wok.

Children's Feast.

'I'm going to make a batch of my ginger biscuits.'

'A little piece of advice, Verl. . . cut your sandwich loaf on a diagonal . . . that way people will think they're gettin' more.'

"Compliments to the chef! Pass it on."

"Mom, I'm at work – let me call you back after I finish stocking milk for wealthy vegans who like beet juice in their meat alternatives so they can still get that bloody effect when cooking without guilt."

'You realize we're only having three people over...'

His New Grillfriend

Filet minion

"Mommy's going to teach you how to make a hamburger."

A Day In The Kitchen

Party time.

"Joel! Killer crust!"

'Would you like you steak WITH or WITHOUT a capella?'

"An untested recipe. An uncalibrated oven. Substituted ingredients. And yet, the cake...the cake is...magnificent!"

'What wine goes with comfort foods?'

I love Cannelloni

"It comes with a small Greek salad."