Crunchy Deviled Eggs
For our Thanksgiving Eve dinner, Natalya and I decided to try a new deviled eggs recipe. I saw a recipe for A Little Bit of Devilish Eggs and decided to substitute celery for chives to add a nice crunch (plus I had some leftover celery from the Whole Roasted Chicken). These deviled eggs have a … Continue reading
Roasted Garlic
I love garlic — it just makes every dish so much better! But garlic can be more of an accent ingredient; it can also be a highlight dish on its own. I was first introduced to roasted bulbs of garlic with my favorite Whole Roasted Branzini dish at Bohemian. Roasting garlic is a super easy … Continue reading
Oxtail Stew
This is one of my favorite dishes that my mother cooks — I always request it when she visits me in NYC. Oxtail stew is so rich and hearty, and can be very simple to cook, especially if you use Lipton® Recipe Secrets® Onion Soup Mix like my mother does. Perhaps one day I will … Continue reading
Burger & Barrel, NYC
Burger & Barrel Chef: Josh Capon Cuisine: American, Burgers Neighborhood: SoHo Price: $25-40 per person Address: 25 W Houston, NYC 10012 Telephone: (212) 334-7320 Hours: Open 7 days a week, 11:30am – 11:00PM Sunday to Wednesday, 11:30AM – 12:00AM Thursday to Saturday Weekend brunch served 11:30am – 4pm Burger & Barrel is a classic American … Continue reading
Homemade Pesto with Penne Pasta
The basil in our Aerogarden has been growing wildly lately and needed to be, umm, harvested. To maximize its usage, I decided to make pesto because it would use the most basil and make something we haven’t tried in a while. I combined regular and lemon basil since both needed to be used up and … Continue reading
Harry’s Cafe and Steak, NYC
Harry’s Cafe and Steak Executive Chef: Harry Poulakakos Cuisine: Steakhouse, American Neighborhood: Financial District Price: $15-$20 brunch entrées, includes unlimited champagne cocktails Address: One Hanover Square, NY, NY 10004 Phone: 212-785-9200 As rich in history as the Indian House building in which it occupies the basement, Harry’s was established in 1972 and has since become … Continue reading
Torrisi Italian Specialties, NYC
Torrisi Italian Specialties Chef: Rich Torrisi and Mario Carbone Cuisine: Italian, American Traditional Neighborhood: Nolita Price: $50pp prix fixe + drinks Address: 250 Mulberry St., NYC 10012 Phone: 212-965-0955 Hours: Lunch 11am-4pm / Dinner 6pm-11pm (Closed Mondays) It’s only in Manhattan that one would find an Italian deli that moonlights as a chic restaurant. By … Continue reading
Portobello Pizza
My friend’s mom (Mama G!) whips up these tasty Portobello Pizzas in just 30 minutes, and they are so simple and flavorful. Plus, the no-carb vegetarian pizza idea is quite ideal for those looking for a healthy appetizer or snack. I didn’t list the actual ingredient measurements as they will vary based on the size … Continue reading
Candied Walnuts
There are various ways to make candied walnuts, ranging from stove top, roasting, or deep frying. I first started making these yummy little morsels to top one of my favorite salads with Roasted Beets, arugula, goat cheese, red onion, and tomatoes. These are great for salad toppers or just to munch on by themselves. I … Continue reading
Chicken Puttanesca
I had some leftover anchovy fillets from making a Honey Mustard Glaze for the Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb and I was trying to figure out what to do with these little fishies. Last time I had cooked with anchovies, it was for Spaghetti alla Puttanesca, a spicy and salty Southern Italian dish that consists of … Continue reading
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