The Secret Ingredient

Learn to cook hit restaurant recipes at home!

By chef Harrison

Overview

“The Secret Ingredient is a go-to for anyone who's ever tasted something amazing at a restaurant and wondered "Can I make this at home?" Clear recipes. Great stories. Occasional tunes to cook to.”

Recipes Featured

Il Buco's recipe: Little Gem with Tarragon Vinaigrette & Anchovy Breadcrumb Salad

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my favorite salad in all of NYC
Published on Feb 10 by chef Harrison

Misipasta's recipe: Grilled Baby Artichoke Sandwich

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with Calabrian chiles and sharp provolone on a sesame roll
Published on Mar 21 by chef Harrison

Mother Wolf's recipe: Mortadella Focaccia Sandwich (La Mortazza)

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this ritzy Roman cuisine restaurant's crowning jewel: focaccia pouches stuffed with pistachio-crusted mortadella ribbons
Published on Nov 18 by chef Harrison

Lilia's recipe: dubiously delicious "Italian Job" Gelato

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foil a Mafia Mobster's nefarious plottings with one scoop
Published on May 2 by chef Harrison

Beginner recipes

Don Angie's recipe: Garlic-stuffed Flatbread

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This garlic-stuffed flatbread comes from NYC-based Italian-American joint Don Angie. It’s made with garlic oil, american grana cheese, creamy stracchino…
Published on Apr 3 by chef Harrison

Intermediate recipes

Thai Diner's recipe: Uncle Boon's Crab Fried Rice

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from the hit Thai restaurant that sparkles like a disco ball.
Published on Apr 22 by chef Harrison

Cocktail & drink recipes

Danico's cocktail recipe: tropical Pandan highball

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the Pandan leaf is a Southeast Asian herb layered with grassy sweet & subtle nutty notes
Published on Nov 8 by chef Harrison

Advanced recipes

Boulud Sud's recipe: Grapefruit Givre

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this bittersweet cocoon immortalizes the Grapefruit
Published on Apr 4 by chef Harrison

Chef's Profile

Get to know Harrison and his story: A reflection on his culinary journey and experiences that inspire the recipes shared.