Sunday Brunch
Brunching is one of my favorite things to do in Manhattan, as the city is packed with a plethora of brunch spots that can suit any desire for a traditional (Bubby’s) or nouveau American brunch (Five Points), an Asian Fusion brunch with a DIY Bloody Mary Bar (Double Crown), a Chinese dim sum brunch (Ping’s … Continue reading
Roasted Asparagus with Poached Egg and Prosciutto
Here is a very classic savory salad with sweet and tender asparagus, poached eggs, and prosciutto from my Ad Hoc at Home cookbook. The aged balsamic vinegar balances out the richness of the egg and salty ham, and the fried croutons add a nice crunchy texture. Poached eggs are my favorite kind of eggs (obsessed … Continue reading
The Dutch, NYC
The Dutch Chef: Andrew Carmellini Cuisine: American Nouveau, American Traditional, Eclectic/Global Neighborhood: SoHo Price: $30-50 per person + drinks Phone: 212-677-6200 Address: 131 Sullivan St., NYC 10012 Hours: Daily 5:30pm-2:30am (breakfast, lunch, brunch coming soon) In late April, Andrew Carmellini’s The Dutch debuted its late night menu to the public, which was followed shortly after … Continue reading
Pan-Roasted Halibut
Halibut is a fairly dense fish with a firm texture, which allows it to stand up well to the heat. Thus, halibut is an ideal fish for pan-roasting, grilling, broiling, or deep frying. This white fish has a very clean taste and requires very little seasoning. Thomas Keller’s Ad Hoc at Home recipe for Pan-Roasted Halibut … Continue reading
Rainbow Chard with Raisins, Pine Nuts, and Serrano Ham
I was shopping at my neighborhood grocery store and noticed a stack of brilliantly colored Rainbow Chard in the produce department. I recalled seeing a recipe for Rainbow Chard with Raisins, Pine Nuts, and Serrano Jam in Thomas Keller’s Ad Hoc at Home that have intrigued me and I decided it was go time. I … Continue reading
Purée of Garlic Potatoes
When I first made my own mashed potatoes, I went with a Potato and Oil Purée in my attempt to avoid using fatty ingredients like heavy cream and butter that most recipes required, and instead substituting stock and olive oil. However, I eventually caved because, well, there is clearly a reason why the majority of … Continue reading
Garlic Confit
Confit is a generic term for various foods that have been immersed and slow-cooked in a substance for both flavor and preservation. The word comes from the French verb confiture “preserves”, which in turn comes from the Latin conficere meaning “to do, to produce, to make, to prepare.” To confit garlic, you poach it in … Continue reading
Roasted Asparagus
Asparagus is a spring vegetable that is in season mid-April to June. It is bright green, tender, sweet, and is a great balance to rich, savory and salty foods. I usually serve asparagus with my Baked Chicken with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Artichokes and so I decided to roast some asparagus to serve with another chicken … Continue reading
Green Bean Sesame Salad
For years, I have always cooked my green vegetables the “Chinese way” aka stir-frying and now the occasional braising. I have been trying to branch out lately with roasting and other techniques that basically are not so overly dependent on soy sauce and/or oyster sauce for flavor. I came across this simple recipe for a … Continue reading
Gramercy Tavern, NYC
Gramercy Tavern Chef: Michael Anthony Cuisine: American Traditional Neighborhood: Gramercy Price: Dinner Prix Fixe – $88; Chef’s Tasting – $116; Vegetable Tasting – $98; Cocktails – $13, comprehensive wine list with affordable choices Phone: (212) 477-0777 Address: 42 E 20th St., New York, NY 10003 January brought with it truckloads of snow and my birthday. … Continue reading
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