Mushroom caps are vessels begging to be filled with deliciousness. Stuff portobello mushrooms, or their smaller cousins (pictured), with quinoa for a healthy and hearty veggie-based carb delivery systems that happens to also be quite delicious. 4 large portobello mushroom … Continue reading
One of my favorite restaurants in New York City is a tiny Italian hole-in-the-wall called Bello Giardino. I started going there because it is a regular haunt of a dear friend of mine. She’s known the bartender/hostess for years and so … Continue reading
This classic chicken recipe is France’s answer to a sweet and sour sauce, an Asian staple. The first main course offered by The Silver Palate, is it an easy but complex dish, combining sweet dried fruit, briny capers and olives, and … Continue reading
I’ve never understood fun-sized candy bars. Since when is small more fun? Petit fours are one of the few things when smaller is actually better. These adorable little cakes are sweet, fruity, and delicious. Plus, they are so small that … Continue reading
Honey Butter. It’s pretty simple. There are two ingredients: honey and butter. When mashed together they form a glorious spread that I love on toast, pancakes, french toast…basically anything that involves bread. What should the ratio be you ask? About … Continue reading
Sometimes during the summer, all I want to eat is vegetables. Red peppers, tomatoes, onions, carrots, cucumbers…. Sometimes I juice them and drink them all day long, and other times I make a big salad. This salad was pictured … Continue reading
Freshly picked tomatoes are dead sexy. Their skin is warm to the touch, smooth, and a rich red that screams to be bitten into. When you do, the flesh inside initially resists before giving way and melting in your mouth … Continue reading
Oatmeal gets a bum rap. When people hear “oatmeal,” they think of gummy sludge glued to the bottom of a pot, doled out by a sullen cook, but it doesn’t have to be that way. When done right, oatmeal is downright delicious. … Continue reading
I made this eggplant dip for my birthday dinner last night and it was a perfect addition to a greek themed meal. The dip is healthy, and a great option for people who have allergies or are vegan as it … Continue reading
I try to go out to Sag Harbor to visit my grandmother as often as I can during the summer. It’s wonderful to see her, escape from the city, and get some much needed beach time in. It’s also … Continue reading
