Duet: Classic Steak Bearnaise / KC and the Sunshine Band “Do You Wanna Go Party”

Duet, Pop, Red Meat, Rock/Funk

The food: In my Q&A with Chef George Formaro earlier this week, I discovered his guilty food pleasure is a juicy steak with decadent Bearnaise sauce. He was kind enough to share his recipe for a classic steak Bearnaise, along with some helpful hints for getting it...

Duet: Cheese Manicotti / Billy Joel “The Stranger”

Duet, Rock/Funk, Vegetarian

The food: Is it clear yet that I have a soft spot for foods that are best described as ooey gooey? Whether it’s super moist baked goods or extra cheesy dinners, I love rich, delicious treats. Not healthy, but absolutely delicious. This certainly holds true when...

Duet: German Chocolate Tart / Buddy Miles “More Miles Per Gallon”

Dessert, Duet, Rock/Funk

The food: Coconut is one of those foods that people tend to love or hate. As a child, I hated it. Now I love it. Sweet and crunchy coconut adds texture and depth of flavor to some of my favorite desserts. I think it’s at its best in the sugary, nutty frosting...

Duet: Pepper Jam Burger with Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola / Elvis “Madison Square Garden”

Duet, Red Meat, Rock/Funk

The food: Burgers are a staple around our house because they are cheap and easy. Eating the same-old plain Jane patty with a slice of cheddar and some ketchup, however, gets old after a while. After trying many gourmet burgers at restaurants, we decided it was time to...

Duet: Shrimp and Grits / Fleetwood Mac “Rumours”

Duet, Rock/Funk, Seafood

The food: I am new to seafood. After being a strict vegetarian for most of my life, I returned to my carnivorous roots about 5 years ago. While I took to beef and chicken quickly, seafood remained on my no-way-José list. I was certain seafood was gross, an opinion...

Duet: Sun Dried Tomato Meatloaf / John Cougar “American Fool”

Duet, Red Meat, Rock/Funk

The food: Every home cook needs a few tried-and-true recipes they can turn to on busy nights. For me, meatloaf is one of those. It’s an “everything but the kitchen sink” type of recipe—if you have ground beef, you can almost certainly find some...