WASHINGTON, DC (JCHayward.com)— Today, award winning Chef Francesco Ricchi of Cesco Osteria brought a wonderful recipe for tiramisu that you can make at home! This dessert is one of my favorites. It was absolutely delicious! I cant wait to try it myself. I hope you all enjoy this wonderful recipe. It is to die for!  Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC (JCHayward.com)— Sometimes I have trouble getting up in the morning and I don’t think I am the only one. But when I have something to look forward to, like a treat, getting out of bed is a little smoother.  If I am in a hurry,  I am not going to make a huge  Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC (JCHayward.com)— Today, Chef Jacques Haeringer of L’Auberge Chez Francois came to share some of his amazing recipes for the perfect Preakness tailgating menu. He brought a wonderful Basque Chicken Baguette sandwich, his father’s famous Alsatian potato salad, and my one and only favorite Blackened Alaskan Wild Salmon with green herb mayonnaise. He even  Read more »

WASHINGTON (JCHayward.com) — Chef Cathal Armstrong of Restaurant Eve shares his secrets on good tasting food that is also good for your body. It’s a tasty asparagus dish! Watch the video to find out the details. Also, check out the wonderful Heirloom Tomato Salad Recipe below.   Restaurant Eve 110 south pitt street alexandria, va 22314 703.706.0450 Heirloom Tomato Salad  Read more »

FREDERICK, MD (JCHayward.com) — Question: Who is Nicole? Nicole’s Answer: I’ve been going back and forth trying to think of the best way to introduce myself on my first blog post. People will say, “Tell me about yourself…” “Well (clears throat)  I’m currently a senior at Hood College, and I coach gymnastics and cheerleading. I also  Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC (JCHayward.com)– Regional Marketing Manager of Corner Bakery Cafe Barbara Blackwell, prepares the new Turkey Monterey Panini for JC Hayward on WUSA9′s noon broadcast. Corner Bakery has six locations in Washington D.C. 500 N. Capitol St. NW National Press- 529 14th St. NW 19th & L- 1828 L St. NW McPherson Square- 1425 K  Read more »

  WASHINGTON, DC (JCHAYWARD.com)–  Executive Chef Patrick O’Connell from JC’s all time favorite restaurant, The Inn at Little Washington, prepares a very elegant dish; Egg in egg with Morels and Asparagus. Egg in an Egg with Morels and Asparagus Serves 6 as an appetizer and 4 as a first course  ½ bunch asparagus, cleaned and  Read more »

BETHESDA, Md (JCHayward.com) The annual St. George Greek Festival celebrates Greek customs, food, and culture.  The Greek Festival will be held this weekend May 10th-12th at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Bethesda. The festival offers Greek cuisine, live music and traditional dance performances. Traditional Stuffed Grapeleaves Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Ingredients: 1  Read more »

Recently Chef Jawad of Bon Vivant appeared on WUSA9 noon broadcast with JC Hayward and prepared a Merguez Spice Burger made from locally grown meat. Chef Jawad is all about using sustainable products in the foods he makes. Merguez Spice Burger Ingredients 1 lb 100% grass-fed ground lamb 1 lb 100% grass-fed ground beef 2 tbsp merguez spice  Read more »

  Tahar Slimani, the owner of Bakery Le Printemps, makes Vegetarian Crespelle on WUSA9′s noon broadcast. The bakery is a part of Kensington Farmer’s Market.   Vegetarian Crespelle Recipe For the Stuffing: 6 Crepes 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil 2 Garlic cloves 1 1/2 lb of Roma Tomatoes 2 Zucchinis 1 Eggplant For the Béchamel  Read more »