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Cucumber Rolls
Jen and I have recently been getting recipe ideas from Pinterest, which is where this little gem comes from. I made this appetizer for a friend’s dinner party, which almost felt like cheating because of how easy and quick it is to make (especially since our friend Iv had been laboring in the kitchen for … Continue reading
Mas (farmhouse), NYC
Mas (farmhouse) Chef: Galen Zamarra Cuisine: New American Neighborhood: West Village Price:$78 four-course menu, $115 Chef’s six-course tasting, à la carte dishes ranging from $15-35 Phone: 212-255-1790 Address: 39 Downing Street, NY NY 10014 Hours: Nightly 6-11:30pm Like many New York restaurants, Mas (farmhouse) focuses on locally sourced fresh produce and ingredients. The word mas … Continue reading
Baked Asparagus Fries
I came across this recipe while searching through Pinterest, one of my new favorite applications. The recipe also introduced me to another great food blog, Spoon Fork Bacon. I love their unique recipes and great food photography and styling techniques as well. The original recipe also includes dipping sauces, but I decided not to make … Continue reading
Filet Mignon
For as much of a carnivore as I am, I don’t actually dabble with cooking steak very often. I made a Pepper-Crusted Filet Mignon the other week and it was quite tasty, but I’ve wanted to improve. So I bought a few tenderloins and really wanted to focus on the meat and not on the … Continue reading
Tomato Basil Egg Bruschetta
Terroir Tribeca happens to be not only one of my favorite neighborhood spots, but probably my favorite wine bar in the city. What makes it even better is that besides the selection of wines, the selection and quality of food is phenomenal. I love the cheese and charcuterie platters, the meatballs, and of course the … Continue reading
Grilled Eggplant with Garlic-Cumin Vinaigrette, Feta & Herbs
I actually have to give credit to a friend for finding this recipe. He made this appetizer for a Mediterranean Feast a few of our friends cooked up a few weeks ago. The eggplant takes very little time to make and tastes so refreshing with the vinaigrette and herbs. I served it as one of … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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