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Shortrib Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Shortrib Stuffed Poblano Peppers, roasted corn, roasted jalapenos, red rice, tomatoes, queso fresco, cilantro. Traditional Mexican red chile sauce

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Effortless Sunday Brunch

I can say that I have always loved brunch. As a teen, I worked in a family restaurant where every sunday we all worked the crazed 8am to 3pm brunch shift where I bused tables, my mother and sister...

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Not-so-Scary Nopales

Nopales can appear scary, (as a rule, I pretty much wouldn’t eat anything with thorns on it!) but they are a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be added to stews, sautés, or made into a...

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Mother’s Day Brunch

I’ve always felt blessed to have a mother that was more than just a parent, she’s my best friend.  This mother’s day I wanted more than ever to make her feel special, and what is a better way to do...

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WEPA!

This braised beef dish gets its vibrant red color from dried pasilla, arbol, and guajillo chilies   I was recently inspired by phenomenal Mexican Chef Roberto Santibanez of Fonda restaurants while...

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30 Minute Meal

Fettuccine Bolognese I know how tough it is to come home and cook. I cook all day long! If it’s a work night and I’m cooking dinner, it has to be quick or I don’t really have the motivation. Especially...

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Caramelized Papaya and Toasted Coconut Cupcakes

Caramelized Papaya and Toasted Coconut Cupcakes   I hate lugging groceries from the store, it’s one of the inevitable tasks you must do every week. Fortunately companies like Fresh Direct exist and can...

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Carnitas

Carnitas – braised pork tacos with white onion, tomato, cilantro, avocado, lime, hot sauce I bought a 5 pound pork shoulder last week and have trying to think what to make. I love pork because of its...

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Oat Tartlets

Strawberry Rhubarb Oat Tartlet with Whipped Cream and Oat crumbles   We always bought these strawberry-rhubarb pies from a local farm when I was growing up. I remember the beautiful balance of sweet...

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Orange and Marjoram Roast Chicken, Homemade Tagliatelle, Herb Butter Roasted...

  Beautiful meal to entertain   I’ve had a roasting chicken in my freezer for a few weeks and decided, since there is literally nothing better than roast chicken, to defrost, brine, and roast off the...

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Life’s Better With a Little Cookies and Milk

Give in to indulgences. Whipping up a fresh batch of cookies is good for the soul and packaging up some for hubby to take to the office doesn’t hurt either. There’s something about creaming butter...

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Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream

The BEST Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream is the bees knees! Check out one of their locations, the East Village is my fav. 48 1/2 E 7th St New York, NY 10003 Neighborhood:...

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Dinner on the table in 20 Minutes

Sometimes you only have a short amount of time to get a meal together. If I am really in a pinch, I go for a simple pasta dish. There’s nothing better than homemade gnocchi, but when in doubt head out...

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#PrivateChef

A quick shot from a dinner for a private client earlier this month. Grilled Ny strip, parsley pesto, grilled haricot verts with grilled peaches and toasted almonds, arugula salad, farro salad with...

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#Shortribs

Asian Style Shortribs with Jasmine Rice and Fried Shishito Peppers

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Business Cards

I’m incredibly lucky to live in NYC and be surrounded by such talent. Greg Barone designed these lovely cards for me. Check out Greg’s Work here! http://www.gregbaronedesign.com Cheers

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More Cheese Please

I’m so lucky to have so many amazing friends and colleagues working in the industry in some incredible roles. Today I stopped in to visit Rebecca Foxman, one of my favorite Chefs and best friends ....

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#Wining and #Dining

I had the chance to have a glass of 1959 Grands Echezeaux chateau lafite Rothschild at a private event with a client last month. All I can say is wow. It was incredible. It had so much sediment we...

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Electrolux Bubble

I had the pleasure of assisting the lovely Lauren Bailey on a food styling gig with Kelly Ripa for Electrolux. The whole event was inside a large, space age bubble in Columbus Circle. Here are some...

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Old Fashioned Blueberry Pie

Today at a client’s farm house in Connecticut, I made a blueberry pie with freshly picked berries. It was so delicious, I had to share the recipe with you.  Blueberry Pie Blueberry Pie Crust 2 1/2 cups...

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