When you're cooking for someone like Anthony Bourdain, you always want to bring your A game. That's why when he patronized Masaharu Morimoto's XEX, the Iron Chef knew exactly what he'd be preparing: ...

The first time I attempted butter poaching was during a cozy winter evening when I craved something special but didn’t want to venture out to a restaurant. As I watched the monkfish gently cook in the ...