The ultimate Los Angeles chef grew up in Vienna and crafts his cuisine with both influences. Wolfgang Puck has eight restaurant concepts in countries around the world, including major U.S.

Early in the day or the night before, put the armagnac, prunes, and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan, and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat, cover the pan, and allow the prunes to steep for 6 hours or ...

1. Set the oven at 350 degrees. Generously butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Line it with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the 2 long sides. 2. In a food processor, pulse the nuts until ...

In a medium bowl, whisk the vinegar with the sugar, thyme and 1/4 cup of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Put the potatoes and garlic in a pot and cover with water; season with salt and bring ...

1. Have on hand an 11-by-7-inch oval glass or ceramic baking dish. Butter it generously. 2. In a large mixing bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the milk; set aside for 10 minutes to allow the yeast to ...

Note: To blanch (peel) hazelnuts, roast them in a 350-degree oven in a single layer until you can smell them, 10 to 15 minutes. Rub the nuts, a handful at a time, in a towel until the peels fall off.