Brian’s Irish Soda Bread
Light, barely sweet and full of flavor, this loaf is just as good paired with a corned beef dinner as it is toasted the next morning with your morning tea!
Read MoreCauliflower “Crack”
I guarantee you, Cauliflower “Crack”, will replace popcorn as your new ‘Favorite Movie Snack.’ Seriously, Orville and I can put away two whole HEADS on movie night!
Read MoreBrian’s Southern Chicken & Dumplings
What does Chicken & Dumplings have to do with callbacks for Peter & the Starcatcher? Read on for a peek into my actor life and get ready for a Southern comfort-fest chock full of juicy chicken and pillowy dumplings!
Read MoreBrian’s Homemade Tomato Soup
There’s nothing so comforting as coming in from the snow to a warm bowl of my homemade tomato soup and a crispy grilled cheese sandwich. Once you see how simple it is and how much better it tastes, I promise you’ll never go back to the cans again! Plus, find out where I disappeared to for the whole month of January (what a marvelous adventure!)
Read MoreLiquid Decadence Hot Chocolate
My luxurious take on hot chocolate. It’s like Mexican hot chocolate met European sipping chocolate and had a molten truffle baby! It’s the perfect partner to all those holiday treats popping up in your house, but I warn you – this stuff is addictive all on its own!
Read MoreBMC Boilermaker Chili
Wind blowing? Temperature dipping? Rain? Snow? Banish them all with this hearty indoor heat wave! The secret is a flavor base augmented by a sturdy lager and a little shot of Kentucky courage at the end.
Read More$100 Apple Pie
Ok, this pie doesn’t actually cost $100… unless you rent a Zip car to drive upstate, have brunch and pick the apples yourself at $10 a bag. But this pie is well worth the Benjamin ~ it’s hands down the best apple pie I’ve ever had! Sweet-tart-floral-y Mutsu apples make this pie sing!
Read MoreTuscan Ribollita
This traditional Tuscan dish has hearty peasant roots, and that’s why I love it. It was the first thing I was served in Florence last week, and this simple stew instantly connected with my culinary soul! Plus, it’s healthy and even vegan if you like. This is a keeper!
Read MorePig & Penguin Berry Bread Pudding
The folks visit from Ohio for the first time! What did I make them? Why this Cooper-Mendoza classic, of course. Get the low-down on all the shenanigans with my parents, plus this light & fluffy, custard-y, berry-filled delight!
Read MoreSoft Shell Crab Po’ Boy with Healthy Greek Hollandaise
This special brunch sandwich takes me back to my Grandma Cooper’s farm eating crispy pan-fried fish I caught myself! This version has my special Healthy Greek Hollandaise to give it zing without the fat!
Read MoreThe Birth Of Venus
Oysters have been considered an aphrodisiac for centuries, and there’s even a Scientific Study that proves the myth! Whether you want a romantic jumpstart to your evening or just a special treat just for you, try this secret tip for a briny treat!
Read MoreBe “Actively Grateful”
In the wake of Sandy’s devastation, I’m asking anyone who is able to be Actively Grateful. Do this tiny thing – donate to the Red Cross. Text “Red Cross” to 90999 to donate $10, or go to www.redcross.org to do so securely online. It’s a little thing, but put together it adds up, and the Red Cross will make the most of whatever you can spare.
Read MoreSup: White Bean and Turkey Soup with Pozole and Kale
Sŭp (that’s how we say it at our house, with the completely casual vowel sound from ‘foot’). Unknowingly inspired by the classic Tuscan ribollita, this is an über-healthy and super-tasty (not to mention EASY) favorite!
Read MoreAsian Style Farmhouse Refrigerator Pickles
August is my favorite month. OK, so there’s my birthday on the 24th. But there’s also sweet corn, tomatoes and these SUPER easy pickles! But the real reason August holds such a special spot in my heart is the five years of dewy August mornings I spent learning halftime shows for the Marching Vikings…
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Strawberry Sauvignon Blanc Sorbet
Strawberries are my favorite fruit of all time, going way back to my childhood days on my grandparents’ farm. This frosty sophisticated sorbet is a perfect way to greet the new season!
Read MoreChipotle Chicken and Lemon-Asparagus Couscous with Tomatoes, Feta and Mint
Does Orville love my spicy breasts? Why, yes he does, thank you very much, and so will you, especially nestled next to a pillow of cool and creamy Lemon-Mint Couscous!
Read MorePeter and the Starcatcher Orange-Chocolate Chip Pirate Rum Cake
My hubby Orville is a comic genius. Currently, he’s standing by for 5 leading roles in the hit play Peter and the Starcatcher on Broadway! To celebrate NINE Tony nominations, I give you this Pirate inspired rum cake~AARG!
Read MoreLeftovers Frittata Supreme
The humble frittata is hands down the best use of leftovers EVER! Here is a basic recipe, ready for whatever your fridge has to offer.
Read MoreRosemary Garlic Sides Trio
Liquid Gold continues with a trio of SUPER-easy side dishes: Rosemary-Garlic Baked Potato, Rosemary-Garlic Roasted Home Fries, and a quick Sautéed Zucchini & Red Onion!
Read MoreMussels in Bacon-Mushroom Cream
Seafood is good for you. And delicious. But, let’s face it, seafood is scary. Especially mussels and the like. But the fun secret is that they are be a super-simple, very impressive one-pot meal!
Read MoreSalad Days
As part of Liquid Gold Week, I offer you Salad Days with two more easy uses for Rosemary Garlic Olive Oil… a vinaigrette packed with flavor, and a crunchy, salty crouton with a hint of herb and garlic ~ A classic two-fer!
Read MoreSpicy Flank Steak Po’ Boy
I grew up on a beef farm in Ohio, so I know cows. Boy, do I know cows. This recipe take the humble flank steak to new heights with a spicy marinade!
Read MoreRosemary & Garlic Popcorn ~ aka Popcorn “Crack”
I call it Popcorn “Crack”. Seriously, if movie theaters served popcorn this good, I’d gladly pay the extortionary prices they charge. But they don’t, so… I may skirt their rules on this. Sorry, but my popcorn rocks and my conscience is clear (-ish.)
Read MoreLiquid Gold ~ Rosemary Garlic Olive Oil
Rosemary Garlic Olive Oil ~This Tiny Kitchen Staple has endless tasty uses, but my favorite is on popcorn! I call it Popcorn “Crack” and you’d better make two batches ’cause one won’t last through the opening credits!
Read MorePom-Citrus Salmon
The secret to perfectly cooked salmon is marrying the right size portion with the right temperature, the perfect amount of time, and a fool-proof way to check. Bring out the best in this heart-healthy fish with this fool-proof recipe!
Read MoreFarmhouse Butter
My farm roots are showing as I show you how to make fresh butter and buttermilk in my first Tiny Kitchen Video!
Read MoreSavory Bacon Cheddar Biscuits
Biscuits are, in showbiz parlance, a magnanimous co-star, generous and collaborative to a fault. As stellar as these savory, bacon-y, cheesy biscuits are all by themselves, they’ll gladly take a supporting role to fluffy eggs for a dazzling “to-go” breakfast!
Read MoreCioppino Angel Hair Pasta
Thinking of Jennie and Brian Brick makes me think of the Bay Area, which makes me think of one of my favorite SF treats, Cioppino! I take this spicy seafood staple, thicken it up and serve it over angel hair pasta!
Read MoreChocolate Rose Love Potions
Valentine’s Day. What is it about chocolate and roses anyway? I’ve combined these two iconic Valentine’s gifts into dessert drinks that will have you celebrating your love (or your freedom) in romantic style!
Read MoreNaughty & Nice Mac & Cheese
I promised you Mac & Cheese with a healthy kick in the pants and here it is, my Naughty & Nice Mac & Cheese! All the cheesiness of cheese, plus fiber from… you’ll never guess!
Read MoreOrange-Thyme Honey-Mustard Pork Loin
You gotta love this one – Start with a pig part, add bold, fresh flavors and ta-daaaah! Very impressed dinner guests!
Read MoreRoasted Dynamic Duo
Brussels sprouts. Just the name gives kids the willies. And carrots are so often relegated to side-kick status as part of some veggie medley. As a kid, I hated them, too. But this dynamic duo deserves better than the contempt of millions of kids.
Read MoreSausage Gravy & Biscuits
Sausage Gravy & Biscuits is another Southern classic that you must have in your breakfast arsenal.
Read MorePiggy Pudding
Piggy Pudding became an instant favorite at our house, both for its liberal use of pork products and it’s ridiculously easy preparation. I mean come on, Jiffy mix?!? And bacon? WINNER!
Read MoreHoliday Oyster Dressing
This Southern classic has graced the Myers holiday table for as long as I can remember. With beautiful, fresh, briny oysters plentiful all over, the true magic of this coastal classic can be had anywhere!
Read MoreSpicy Shrimp & Grits
Really, nothing says Southern sophistication and comfort quite like this Southern Brunch Classic!
Read MoreCleamy Porenta (or Cheesy Grits, depending…)
Grits or Polenta? No matter where you’re from, this creamy, buttery, cheesy goodness is a staple that goes with just about everything!
Read MorePumpkin & Mushroom Risotto
Pumpkin, thyme, rosemary and mushrooms make this a really wonderful, earthy dish. And the cheese makes it a supremely creamy delight!
Read MoreCider & Lager Spare Ribs
Low and slow are the words of the day for this recipe–just the thing for surviving an October snowstorm. WHAT? Yeah, that actually happened, and were you ready with some warm, tasty comfort food?
Read MoreMargarita Strawberry Shortcake
While making Strawberry Shortcake, I looked up and saw my liquor cabinet ajar, a bottle of Cuervo Gold peeking out, calling my name. Minutes later, I had a margarita in hand and a great new take on my favorite dessert!
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I'm Brian Myers Cooper. I'm an actor and I live in New York City. Like most regular folks here in the Big Apple, my kitchen is... well, tiny. And challenging. A few odd cabinets even more oddly placed. A stunted fridge and stove. Almost fourteen whole inches of actual counter space! Is it any wonder why soooo many New Yorkers eat out almost all the time?