Vitaly Paley uses crinkly spinach leaves instead of shredded iceberg lettuce in his satisfying version of the classic Cobb salad because he thinks they add more flavor. For the dressing, he favors a pungent, creamy blue cheese like Roquefort, Point Reyes Original Blue, Rogue River or Maytag. More Green Salads
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Sweet Italian sausages are especially good with the tangy vinaigrette here. Chef Vitaly Paley likes Nicky USA’s Russian-style wild boar sausage with caraway seeds. Slideshow: Where to Buy Sausage
Vitaly Paley transforms a Jewish staple into a rich Italian pâté by flavoring chopped chicken livers with briny capers, salty anchovies and the sweet Tuscan wine vin santo. More Bruschetta and Crostini Recipes
Beets are one of Vitaly Paley's favorite vegetables to prepare for dinner parties because they can be cooked ahead of time, plus they're almost impossible to overcook. In fact, the longer they roast the sweeter they get. More Vegetable Side Dishes
This incredibly chocolaty and creamy quick-bake peanut butter pie is Vitaly Paley's grown-up version of a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. Plus: More Dessert Recipes and Tips
Boiling potatoes briefly before roasting them, a restaurant technique, creates an outrageously crunchy crust. More Potato Recipes
Vitaly Paley, the chef and owner of Paley's Place, created this deliciously indulgent version of the classic tuna melt while competing in a cook-off sponsored by the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission. Pairing moist chunks of crab with brioche, truffle butter and nutty Gruyère cheese easily snagged him a first-place prize. More Recipes With Crab
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Vitaly Paley's luscious beef tenderloin won over more than a few skeptical cooks in F&W's Test Kitchen, who agreed that the seemingly discordant spice combination of ground ancho, fennel seeds and star anise not only works, but works brilliantly. More Beef Recipes
A hot toddy is basically a shot or two of any potent spirit added to a cup of hot water. At Paley's Place in Portland, Oregon, bartender Suzanne Bozarth puts a French spin on this warming drink with a slug of apple brandy, such as Calvados.Plus: Ultimate Cocktail Guide