Pollo alla Diavola
I was reading my boss’s Men’s Health magazine at work and came across this recipe which seemed fast, healthy, and tasty. I copied it and decided to try it out during the week, because the preparation and cooking time are not too daunting to necessitate a weekend. Traditional Pollo alla Diavola, or the “devil’s-style chicken,” … Continue reading
Mushroom Risotto
Growing up in a Chinese household, I ate steamed white rice by the buckets. When I had first heard of risotto, the idea of essentially soggy, mushy rice did not sound too appealing. It was not until recently that I tried risotto that I realized I had been missing out! I was preparing a meal … Continue reading
Stuzzicheria, NYC
Stuzzicheria Executive Chef: Paul Di Bari Chef: Mike Franzetti Cuisine: Italian Neighborhood: TriBeCa Price: $25-30 per person for food + wine Phone: (212) 219-4037 Address: 305 Church St, NYC 10013 Hours: Mon-Sun 12 pm – 4 pm / Mon-Sat 5:30 pm – 11 pm / Sun 5 pm – 11 pm Happy Hour daily 5 … Continue reading
Insalata Caprese
Simple and refreshing salad! We also like to make mini caprese salads using cherry tomatoes and bocconcini (the smaller fresh mozzarella balls). You can stick them together with toothpicks and it is a great appetizer to bring to parties! Insalata Caprese Ingredients: 4 Roma tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 lb fresh mozarella, sliced 1/4 … Continue reading
Spaghetti and Meatballs
On top of spaghetti, All covered with cheese, I lost my poor meatball, When somebody sneezed… – Tom Glazer (1963) Oh what an epic tale of a lost meatball in the form of a ballad… there was no point to that, I just had the song in my head. Anywho, classic Italian-American dish: spaghetti and … Continue reading
The Spotted Pig, NYC
The Spotted Pig Chef: April Bloomfield Cuisine: Gastropub, English, Italian Neighborhood: West Village Price: $40-50 per person for food + drinks Phone: (212) 620-0393 Address: 314 West 11th Street, NYC 10014 This cozy gastro-pub still retains its status as a West Village hotspot since its opening in 2004 by owner Ken Friedman and Chef April … Continue reading
Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
The first time I made shrimp scampi pasta was with my friend Susie, and I was amazed by how quick and easy this dish was to make! We simply sautéd garlic and onions in butter, poured in half a bottle of 3 buck Chuck white wine, threw in some frozen shrimp and some spinach as … Continue reading
L’Artusi, NYC
L’Artusi Executive Chef: Gabe Thompson Beverage Director: Joe Campanale Cuisine: Italian Neighborhood: West Village Price: $40-50 for food per person + drinks L’Artusi is my and my roommate’s favorite Italian restaurant in Manhattan. We always have an amazing experience here, and it is our standard spot to bring work colleagues, dates, friends, family… basically anyone … Continue reading
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