Damaris shops for ingredients at her favorite neighborhood Italian grocery store and transforms them into a decadent but easy goat-cheese gnocchi with bacon, dates and a ...

A visit from Damaris' niece and her friends prompts the chef to make kid-friendly food - foods that kids love with sneaky tricks to get them to eat well. With easy clean- ...

Damaris reveals one of her secrets to being a great restaurant chef: use interesting and unexpected spices. To show why spices matter, she takes on a typically boring dis ...

Tasso ham from New Orleans inspires Damaris to prepare the traditional Louisiana dish, maque choux; a muffaletta sandwich with olive tapenade; and banana Foster bread. ...

Damaris prepares a menu for a Kentucky Derby party. Included: hot browns with pimento-cheese mornay; mint julep; and chocolate-bourbon-pecan pie. ...

Mexican food is on the menu, including a fauxrizo taco filling that's spicy and easy to prepare; black beans flavored with coconut and lime; slaw made with creme fraiche, ...

Damaris creates an elegant menu for an afternoon tea party. On the menu: Benedictine, borage and bacon come together for a new twist on the cucumber sandwich. Also: a bee ...

Damaris helps a friend plan a low-stress romantic dinner for two. On the menu: pan-grilled shrimp with sumac sauce; fresh turmeric rice; and crispy sautéed zucchini. ...

Damaris puts jalapeño poppers and strawberries on the grill and then uses them in dishes that include pan-seared pork chops, cornbread and barbecue baked beans. ...

Damaris plans a romantic picnic as part of a $30 date. On the menu: fried chicken-salad sandwiches and chocolate Mason jars. Plus, she makes a salad dressed with an Asian ...