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 [...]
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White asparagus soup from ’21′ Club
White asparagus stalks are sprouting up at the Greenmarkets around the city. What do do with them? Why not turn them into this elegant soup that’s served at NYC’s most iconic restaurant: ’21′ Club. You can easily make a meal out of the soup, with bread, salad and wine. But at ’21′ Club you can [...]
Hamachi green papaya salad with Thai bird chile vinaigrette
This is one of those dishes to make after the kids go to bed, as it serves two, plus raw hamachi isn’t exactly something your children will like. (Double or triple the recipe for your next dinner party.) Chef Jasper Schneider serves this at Hudson Hall, that modern, collegiate-like dining hall in Hell’s Kitchen. Find [...]
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 + [...]
Robalo ceviche recipe from Los Feliz
On a recent visit to Los Feliz, I enjoyed, among other things (like some very tasty margaritas!) a sampling of Julieta Ballesteros’ ceviche. Here she shares her recipe for the Robalo ceviche. It’s an easy dish to make at home. And if you want to find out more about Los Feliz, check out my interview [...]
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 [...]
Tea-infused pound cake
I love cooking with tea and highly recommend it. Some of you may remember my tea-roasted chicken recipe. It’s definitely one of my favorite ways to cook a bird, but more on that later. Here is my latest experiment: Tea-infused yogurt pound cake with Earl Grey icing, featured on The Gourmet Blog by Dean & [...]
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.
Slice open a pomegranate…
When you slice open a pomegranate, you’ll find the most gorgeous red seeds. Eat them on their own or do what I did, and toss them in a salad and make a vinaigrette out of them. Impress your dinner guests or make this salad for an easy everyday meal. Get the recipe for Pomegranate Vinaigrette [...]
