Saffron Rice with Garlic and Almonds and Remembering Through Food….
Hi everyone! One of the best incentives to learn how to cook is to be able to remember places you have been or where you have eaten through your own culinary creations. I was eyeing my gift of Saffron from my friend Gonzalo Fernandez, former owner of my favorite restaurant Xunta in the East Village, […]
Deviled Egg Dip and Jon Hamm is BACK!!! What About Betty’s Cooking???
Hi everyone! So the questions on everyone’s mind???? Why didn’t Betty Draper on last night’s Mad Men season premiere stay with the hippies in the Village and teach them how to make goulash? Where can we get her recipe for goulash? Clearly she was being nurturing by giving her tips on how to make goulash […]
The New Take Back the Kitchen Junior Cooking Show!
Hi everyone! Please watch the first episode in my new series Take Back the Kitchen Junior on NJ’s Channel 34! Take Back the Kitchen, Junior! Instead of your kids watching horrible shows where they learn how to talk fresh to adults, have them learn how to make fresh foods! I will be showcasing local foodies and […]
Hilda’s Hardly Any Work Passover Meringues
Hi everyone! Think you can only buy Meringues? Wrong, my friend! I am re-posting this easy , festive and delicious recipe that is fun for the kids because they wake up and the cookies are done in the oven. Enjoy! Hilda’s Forgotten Meringue Cookies Makes 2 dozen Preheat oven to 350 Foil line cookie sheets. […]
Colin’s Chicken Satay with Peanut Coconut Sauce
Hi everyone! How many of us eat Thai food in restaurants but would never dream of being able to make it ourselves? Well, we had the pleasure of dining at our friends’ house last weekend and how happy were we as a Chicken satay-loving- family to see that our friend, Colin, was ready to grill […]
Jalapeno, Cheddar and Corn Tortilla Casserole
Jalapeno, Cheddar and Corn Tortilla Casserole: Ingredients: 1/4 cup prepared healthy pancake batter, preferably multigrain 7 eggs, beaten 2 oz. grated cheddar cheese, sauteed in a bit of olive oil 1/2 of one chopped jalapeno pepper 2 soft corn tortillas, torn into one inch pieces 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp pepper butter to butter […]
White Chocolate Bread Pudding For a HUGE Party
Hi everyone! O.K., as promised, I am sending the incredible bread pudding recipe to you all. I cannot describe this dessert to you except to say that it is truly sublime. As mentioned in a previous post, a new friend, Glenn Fishkin, made this to help create a divine dinner party the night before my […]
Roasted and Vinegar Glazed Carrots
Who knew carrots could be so beautiful, so healthy, so easy and so delicious? Here’s a recipe that even children might like! Roasted and Glazed Carrots: 5 medium sized carrots, washed and peeled if not organic Olive oil Flavor infused Balsamic Vinegar or just balsamic vinegar (I like Chocolate vinegar from Olive That and More […]
Honey Sriracha Chicken
Honey Sriracha Chicken:Hi everyone! God, I love Pinterest! I saw this recipe and made it immediately. EVERYONE liked it!!! Yield: 4-6 serving. Ingredients 2-3 pounds chicken legs, thighs and/or wings. Marinade – 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce 3 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated and peeled 2 […]
Ham and Cheese Sandwich Casserole Recipe from the Least Likely Place
Hi everyone. I’ve been stuck in the house for the last few days because of a sick child but it’s a great opportunity to regroup, prep vegetables for easy, healthy cooking and eating, do laundry, waste a tremendous amount of time on facebook and even learn new recipes. I’m kind of like the Long Island […]