Seared Scallops with Tomato Confit, Pearl Onions and Asparagus Purée
While brainstorming what to cook for my Memorial Day Dinner, I decided to wander around the Union Square Greenmarket for inspiration. In the end, I went buck wild on the market, but was mostly excited about having procured some freshly caught scallops because I’ve been meaning to cook some for a while. I’ve seared scallops … Read more
Gazpacho
I’ve been trying to figure out what has incepted the gazpacho theme in my brain. At first it was Jen wanting to try something new. So I did by making White Gazpacho. Then I thought it was probably the fact that it is summer and thus the season for chilled soups. But I think ultimately … Read more
50 Shades of Dinner
What do Memorial Day Weekend in NYC and 50 Shades of Grey have in common? They are both hot and sweaty, that’s one. New Yorkers flee to Central Park to disrobe to their bikinis and get some much needed Vitamin D. And in the book, rumor has it there is fleeing and disrobing, but not … Read more
Sarabeth’s Tribeca, NYC
Sarabeth’s Tribeca Chef: Lee Scheffler Cuisine: American Neighborhood: Tribeca Price: Mains $17-36, Appetizers $9-15 Phone: 212-966-0421 Address: 339 Greenwich Street, NY, NY 10013 Hours: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Afternoon Tea Sarabeth’s, a popular weekend brunch spot, has several outposts throughout Manhattan. I have been to the Central Park South one before to enjoy a hearty … Read more
Bubby’s, NYC
Bubby’s Chef: Ron Silver Cuisine: Traditional American Neighborhood: Tribeca Price: $20-30 per person Phone: 212-219-0666 Address: 120 Hudson Street, NY, NY 10013 Bubby’s was probably the first restaurant recommendation given to us when we moved to Tribeca. It is a neighborhood staple and crowds line up in any weather to grub its hearty brunches. It … Read more
Baked Falafels
The first time I made falafels years ago, I had fried them in a skillet with a little oil. While I love that pan-fried crisp texture, I very much prefer the baked version nowadays. For my friend’s Mediterranean-themed dinner, I decided to recreate my favorite falafel sandwich from Crisp called the “Crisp Mediterranean” which is … Read more
Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
Crisp is one of my favorite lunch delivery spots and I crave their delicious falafel sandwiches all the time at work. Even though the delivery times can be unbelievably slow, I am always willing to wait that hour for their signature falafel sandwiches, especially the “Crisp Mediterranean” which is served with eggplant, sun-dried tomato spread, … Read more
Baba Ghanoush
We first made baba ghanoush a few weeks ago for a Mediterranean-themed dinner my friend was hosting, and we were amazed how simple it was to make. The next time I went grocery shopping, I stocked up on eggplants as I knew we’d be making this deliciously creamy dip again. We originally followed this recipe … Read more
Zucchini and Almonds
One lazy afternoon, I spent hours trolling food blogs and recipe sites and discovered smittenkitchen.com. It is a treasure trove of recipes, ideas, and food porn photography. One recipe that got my attention in particular was this sauté of zucchini and almonds, which is also labeled “best side dish ever”. The idea for the side … Read more













