This brisket is wonderful alone or served with soft tortillas and taco toppings.

Recipe courtesy of Vivian Howard. Her documentary film series, “A Chef’s Life,” has won a Peabody Award, a Daytime Emmy and was nominated for four James Beard Awards. You can read more about Vivivan on P32 of our Lifestyle Magazine.

Fish and Shrimp Stuffed Jalapeños Recipe courtesy of O’Neill Williams.

Recipe copyright Kared Adler and Judith Fertig and used by permission of The Harvard Common Press. Photo courtesy: 25 Essentials: Techniques for Planking.

Grilled Grouper with Basil Tomato Sauce Recipe courtesy of O’Neill Williams.

Recipe adapted from Laura’s Lean Beef. For more on Laura’s Lean Beef, visit laurasleanbeef.com.

Recipe courtesy of O’Neill Williams.

Recipe courtesy of Robert Mondavi, Jr. – Co-Founder and President of Winemaking, Michael Mondavi Family Estate and Folio Fine Wine Partners.