I love Thai food, and while I used to order in a lot, I tend not to anymore. (I just can’t seem to find a great place in my new neighborhood.) And for some reason I thought it was daunting to make curry at home. But actually it’s very easy. This is a versatile dish, [...]
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Quinoa, the “Mother Grain”
If you’re looking for a quick but healthy snack to eat while you’re busy working, running around and/or taking care of your family, consider quinoa. Known as the “mother” of all grains, quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is actually not a grain at all, but a relative of leafy green vegetables like spinach and kale. But because [...]
Shrimp Korma from the Fresh from the Garden cookbook
I recently received Fresh from the Garden a gorgeous cookbook by Sarah Raven, which contains tons of recipes I plan on making. I love and appreciate how the book is separated by season, making it easy to choose dishes that utilize the best bounty (and each season has over a hundred recipes, including drinks and [...]
Soy Braised Beef Short Ribs with Candied Ginger Sweet Potato
If you love Asian BBQ (and I certainly do) you can now enjoy it with an American twist at Ember Room, which opened in February. Co-owner (along with Todd English) Ian Chalermkittichai shares this recipe for soy braised beef short ribs with us. Read more about Ember Room in my Q & A with Ian [...]
Dinner Ideas from A Bird in the Oven and Then Some
Chicken is a go-to dinner choice for many home cooks. But if you’re burnt out from the same recipes you keep making, turn to A Bird in the Oven and Then Some: 20 Ways to Roast the Perfect Chicken Plus 80 Delectable Recipes Author Mindy Fox has created 20 chicken recipes plus side dishes + [...]
Gnocchi with tomatoes, pancetta, arugula—and a secret ingredient
As a busy mom I am constantly on the lookout for products that will make my life—and the lives of my clients—easier when it comes to dinnertime. Enter Garlic Gold. Their line of Nuggets have saved me time when I’ve been overwhelmed with work, projects and daily life. I’ve used Garlic Gold Nuggets sprinkled on [...]
Would you like some espresso with your steak?
Making the rub for this steak was super easy, and I loved the crust it formed. If you love experimenting with recipes as much as I do, add herbs and spices you like to the espresso/brown sugar mixture. Find the recipe for espresso-rubbed steak in The Gourmet Food Blog by Dean & DeLuca.
Pasta with olives, capers + Tonnino tuna—and a giveaway
What are some ways you use tuna in recipes? Thanks to mercury, gone are the days when I ate a lot of tuna fish sandwiches. But it’s okay every once in a while, and I like adding it to to pasta dishes like this one. I love the saltiness of olives + capers together. That [...]
Mac & cheese: the ultimate comfort food (with truffles)
I was excited to participate in the Wisconsin Cheese Board’s 2nd annual, “30 Days, 30 Ways with Macaroni & Cheese.” We each had to use a cheese from Wisconsin and then come up with our own rendition. This gave me the perfect excuse to buy a truffle, which I purchased at Citarella’s West Village store. [...]
Swiss cheese fondue: a cold weather treat
Several years ago I was in Amsterdam around this time of year. I remember finding the cutest fondue restaurant, one in which customers were required to climb a ladder to get to the dining room. Of course the climb was well worth it, but getting back down that ladder after imbibing wine and eating lots [...]
