Sunday Supper

By Andrew Hunter

Dinner has always been important in my life —as a child, a chef, and especially now as a dad. It’s the remains of the day whether I’m home or at work. The difference is dinner at home is a time to relax and reflect, while at work it’s a time to hustle.

In a week of family dinners, Sunday Supper is queen. Yes growing up, we called it supper, for some reason, and got to eat in the dining room! My mom would usually make a roast with crispy lemon rosemary potatoes and green beans —her signature.

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Summer Nights

By Andrew Hunter

Firing up the grill is a thrill for Ben and Nick. They help kindle the coals and blow on the embers until they’re jelly red, then ashy white. Boys are genetically engineered, even at a young age, to be drawn to the smoky heat and sear of well-seasoned meat.

The indoor-outdoor meals of summer are a real joy at the Hunter house. It’s partly because they’re delicious, partly because they’re easy, and partly because the sun has mellowed just enough for a cool night on the patio. But most importantly, because preparing dinner is a family affair.

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Breakfast of Champions

By Andrew Hunter

The other day I said to Marilyn, “I don’t get it, the boys fight over green cars, puffles and army men. Green is their favorite color until veggies are involved.

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Simple Roast Chicken

By Andrew Hunter

There’s something special about a roast chicken – simple yet perfect. It’s a right of passage for chefs; roasting chicken is often a test for chefs who are “auditioning” for a position in fine kitchens around the world.

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We Eat with our Eyes

By Andrew Hunter

I know in a split second if my boys are going to eat what’s on their plates or not. That’s because they judge whether they like something by the way it looks. Chefs like to say, “we eat with our eyes,” because we know the way a plate looks to a guest is as important as the way it tastes.

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