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'

Ice Cream Surgeon

The wonderful world of cheese.

'This is one of our most recent vintages!'

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

Pi Ala Mode.

'He made an excellent jelly.'

Wok. Don't Wok.

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

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

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

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

Children's Feast.

"Compliments to the chef! Pass it on."

Filet minion

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

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

"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."

His New Grillfriend

A Day In The Kitchen

"Really! How many 'How to Survive the Festive Season' articles does one man need?"

Party time.

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

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

"Joel! Killer crust!"

I love Cannelloni

'What wine goes with comfort foods?'