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Rozanne Gold

Rozanne Gold is an award-winning chef, author, journalist, and philanthropist known for her storied career. At 24, she was first chef to New York Mayor Ed Koch, and became consulting chef to the legendary Rainbow Room and Windows on the World. A four-time recipient of the James Beard Award, Ms. Gold is the author of 13 acclaimed cookbooks, more than 600 articles about food and cooking, and was the entertaining columnist for Bon Appétit for five years. She has written and produced stories for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Gourmet, and Huffington Post, among others. A graduate of Tufts University with an MFA in poetry from the New School, she is a Board Director of Brooklyn Poets, and a finalist for the 2020 Sappho Poetry Prize.

As chef-director of renowned consulting group Baum & Whiteman, Ms. Gold has cooked for President Carter, Prime Minister Menachem Begin, Brigadier General Wilma Vaught, supervised dinner for 5000 for the Women in Military Service for America War Memorial, and was one of “Four Women Chefs for Peace” on a mission to Israel. After Hurricane Sandy, Ms. Gold established a pop-up kitchen in Brooklyn delivering 185,000 meals for those-in-need, and after Hurricane Maria helped rebuild the Zen Monastery in Puerto Rico.

Cucumber Raita

Serving something spicy? Keep your cool with this easy Indian raita.

Citrus-Marinated Tofu with Onions and Peppers

Serve with warm tortillas or rice to make a heartier meal.

Roasted Pineapple with Honey and Pistachios

Caramelized pineapple with a honey-orange glaze makes for a quick and elegant weeknight dessert.

Baked Parsnip Fries with Rosemary

Roasting vegetables is just one of the things a sheet pan is good for.

Wasabi Salmon With Bok Choy, Green Cabbage, and Shiitakes

Save time by purchasing sliced stemmed shiitake mushrooms and wasabi paste in a tube. If the paste isn't available, mix 2 teaspoons wasabi powder with 1 tablespoon water.

Parmesan Chicken with Caesar Roasted Romaine

The heat chars the edges of the romaine leaves and softens the inner layers.

Tortellini Gratinata with Mushrooms and Parsnip Béchamel

In this recipe, a creamy parsnip purée stands in for a traditional béchamel.

Moroccan-Spiced Pastitsio with Lamb and Feta

This multi-culti recipe brings a moroccan flavor (the spice blend ras-el-hanout) to pastitsio, the classic Greek pasta dish.

Pimiento Mac and Cheese

The saucy mixture of Parmesan, cheddar, bell pepper, and sweet-tangy Peppadew peppers coats the pasta perfectly—and the panko topping adds just enough crunch.

Rigatoni with Eggplant and Pine Nut Crunch

This hearty, veggie-filled rigatoni recipe requires a little bit of work, but makes plenty for a group and is full of flavor.

Curried Pea Frittata with Fresh Tomato Chutney

Indian flavorings give this vegetarian main some extra pizzazz.

Chopped Veggie Salad with Watermelon and Feta Cheese

This type of chopped salad was once common breakfast fare in Israel.

Roasted Cod on Large Garlic Croutons

Bruschetta becomes a main course when it's topped with roasted fish.

Bbq Onion and Smoked Gouda Quesadillas with Pea Shoot Mini Salad

You can find crisp, delicate pea shoots in the spring at farmers' markets, Asian markets, and some specialty foods stores.

Fried-Egg Caesar with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Prosciutto Breadsticks

In this new take on the Caesar, fried eggs top the salad, and fish sauce replaces the usual anchovy fillets.

New Chicken Parmesan

How can you possibly improve chicken Parm? By coating the chicken breasts in grated Parmesan instead of breadcrumbs.

Buttery Steamed Mussels with Sake and Chiles

Asian flavors add some heat to the classic French dish moules marinières.