Brian’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 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 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 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!
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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?