Gail simmons recipes

"While filming Top Chef in Houston, I loved exploring the city's endless Tex-Mex landscape, especially the taco trucks," says Simmons, who stars in the 19th season of the Bravo series. "I was inspired by how simple and flavorful the breakfast tacos were, so I created this recipe to be able to enjoy them when I returned home"

Pantry staples can be combined to cook up delicious, hearty dishes with a simple recipe.

This roundup of elegant Christmas appetizers includes bacon-wrapped dates, herbed salmon tartare, and cocktail toasts. Read on for our finest wintry pre-meal noshes and snacks.

A crispy potato rosti is topped with pastrami and creme fraiche in this comforting winter dish. Get the recipe at Food & Wine.

Whether you watch her on Top Chef or have followed her career at Food & Wine, you know that Gail Simmons has excellent taste. Simmons, a former cook, also has solid cooking chops, along with a knack for turning her favorite dishes from vacations and other travels into recipes that work in a home kitchen. Here are a few of our favorite recipes, from grain bowls to Canadian desserts like Nanaimo Bars, that she's contributed to Food & Wine over the years.

F&W's Gail Simmons makes this vegan rice bowl when she needs something especially healthy to eat.

From Gail Simmons’ international cookbook “Bringing It Home: Favorite Recipes from a Life of Adventurous Eating.”

The shortbread-like cookies practically melt in your mouth.

Our warmest winter recipes span hearty stews, warming soups, flavorful meats, and cheesy comfort food to sooth you throughout the cold season. Here's what to cook this winter to keep dinners fresh and enticing.

Consider making Chocolate-Cherry Bread Pudding from Top Chef judge Gail Simmons this Mother's Day! The foodie suggests pairing this delicious dessert with a glass of Estancia Monterey County Pinot Noir for a truly...