Many of you probably noticed about a week ago that the overall look of this website changed. Today I finally completed all the updates and I’m happy to present to you, the new Chef Tom Cooks blog. The new layout is clean, easier to read and faster loading. As always, I welcome and encourage...

So far, this winter has been brutal!  Between the back to back snow storms and the frigid cold, it has been hard to catch a break.  Last week, I decided to make some spicy vegetable chili in my slow cooker.  I figured that would help warm me up.  Any for you meat-lovers, you can easily add beef...

1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 (28−ounce. can) plum tomatoes 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar salt & black pepper to taste 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 lb. angel hair pasta, (uncooked) Place the tomatoes, salt & pepper, basil and balsamic vinegar in a glass bowl and set...

This is my favorite sauce to use with chicken fingers! 2/3 cup honey 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon white vinegar 2 teaspoons minced chipotle chile peppers (from can) 1/2 teaspoon salt Combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix well and...

I don’t know about you–but I can not function in the morning without a cup of coffee.  Call me lazy, but I hate brewing a pot of coffee just for myself and then pour half of it down the drain.  I love a nice cup from Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks, etc–but that gets way too expensive. ...

1 package penne pasta 12 stalks fresh asparagus 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 pint heavy cream 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper Kosher salt, to taste 6 ounces gorgonzola cheese Cook the pasta according to the package directions.  Meanwhile, cut off the bottoms of the asparagus, then wash the stalks. Cut...

If you live in the greater NY, LA or San Francisco areas, you can apply to host a Cascal Holiday Celebration for you and 10-15 friends. Hosts will receive (5) 4-packs of Cascal to share with guests, plus the Seasons & Celebrations cookbook. Just pick a date for your...