Shortrib Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Shortrib Stuffed Poblano Peppers, roasted corn, roasted jalapenos, red rice, tomatoes, queso fresco, cilantro. Traditional Mexican red chile sauce
View ArticleEffortless 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...
View ArticleNot-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...
View ArticleMother’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...
View ArticleWEPA!
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...
View Article30 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...
View ArticleCaramelized 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...
View ArticleCarnitas
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...
View ArticleStrawberry-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...
View ArticleOrange 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...
View ArticleLife’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...
View ArticleVan 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:...
View ArticleDinner 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...
View Article#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...
View ArticleBusiness 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
View ArticleMore 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 ....
View Article#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...
View ArticleElectrolux 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...
View ArticleOld 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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