Gluten-Free
Herbed Lentil Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese
One bite of my Herbed Lentil Salad will send your palate on a journey to France. My favorite lentil salad is perfect for a spring or summertime picnic and loaded with fresh herbs, crunchy walnuts, and creamy goat cheese. This rustic and earthy vegetarian dish...
Crispy Shrimp Tacos
I absolutely love Mexican food. What better way to showcase all kinds of bright and beautiful fruits and vegetables than with shrimp tacos! The key to any taco dish is getting your hands on fresh corn tortillas and of course, homemade guacamole. The light, crisp...
Shiitake, Asparagus, and Boursin Cheese Frittata
A frittata is the ultimate brunch food. Cooked slowly over a low flame, a frittata is basically a crustless quiche. You can make it with any combination of eggs, vegetables, herbs, and cheese. Since frittatas are often served at room temperature, they're perfect for...
Grilled Artichokes with Remoulade
Grilled artichokes are one of life's simple pleasures. Artichokes can be so much fun to eat! I brush them with butter and garlic and grill them to get a wonderful smoky flavor. You can't have grilled artichokes without a rich, tangy dipping sauce like remoulade! Since...
Roasted Vegetables
Every dinner table needs a plate of beautifully roasted vegetables to serve alongside the main course. You don't have to get fancy about it. With a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and fresh cracked black pepper, you'll have a healthy side dish ready in 15 minutes. Roasted...
Springtime Butter Lettuce Salad with Radishes, Avocado, and a Honey Tarragon Vinaigrette
As soon as the weather warms up, I start to brainstorm all kinds of bright dishes to make. After a trip to the farmers market, I always crave a crunchy salad. When it comes to adding a gorgeous pop of color to a dish, radishes are my go-to ingredient. Once Springtime...
Passover Charoset
If you've ever been to a Passover seder, you might know Charoset as the sweetest (and hands down, most exciting) element of the seder plate. This typically sweet and sticky dish, traditionally made with fruit and nuts, symbolizes the mortar used by the Israelites when...
Passover Macaroons
Coconut macaroons are the quintessential passover dessert! Not to be confused with the French-style pastry made with almond meal, coconut macaroons are baked with shredded coconut, beaten egg whites, and sweetened condensed milk. They're naturally gluten-free which...
Cornish Hens with Wild Rice, Leeks, and Mushrooms
I love to cook with Cornish hens. The taste is very similar to chicken, but slightly more delicate and tender. For a beautiful main dish to serve your guests, I love to stuff Cornish hens with a medley of wild rice, mushrooms, herbs, and toasted almonds. The rice...
The Best Passover Lemon Meringue Pie
This tart and buttery Lemon Meringue Pie is at the top of my dessert list. When it comes to lemony desserts, I can't get enough. Whether you're keeping kosher for passover or looking to go gluten-free this year, my Lemon Meringue Pie recipe is all kinds of decadent. I...
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
Every home cook has their secret trick to making roasted potatoes perfectly crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside. My Roasted Rosemary Potatoes will have your whole kitchen filled with the aroma of fresh herbs in no time. I have two tricks for you that will...
Sautéed Broccolini with Garlic, Lemon, Almonds and Parmesan
Do you want to know my secret to perfectly cooked green vegetables? I'll give you a hint...it has to do with a certain cooking technique. If you guessed blanching, then you're correct! Blanching is when you cook food, usually vegetables, in boiling water for a brief...
Coconut Curry Spiced Red Snapper
Look at those colors! Have you ever heard the expression, "eat with your eyes?" That's what I was aiming for with this recipe. The bright colors of the fish, curry sauce, and fresh herbs complement each other to create a visually appealing dish that you just want to...
Watercress and Blood Orange Salad with Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts
Watercress and Blood Orange Salad with Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts 2 cloves garlic2 teaspoons Dijon2 teaspoons honey3 blood oranges2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar⅛ teaspoon kosher salt3 tablespoons olive oil4 oz. watercress6 tablespoons toasted pine nuts6-8 tablespoons...
Parmesan Polenta
Parmesan Polenta 3½ cups chicken or vegetable stock1 bay leafSaltFreshly ground black pepper1 cup polenta4 tablespoons unsalted butter½ cup grated ParmesanChives, finely chopped for garnish In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the stock with the bay...
Blood Orange Mint Sorbet
Blood Orange Mint Sorbet Zest from 1 orange Zest from 1 lemon ¼ cup honey ¾ cup sugar 2 sprigs fresh mint 2 cups water Juice from 3 blood oranges Juice from 1 orange Juice from 1 lemon Place the orange and lemon zest, honey, sugar, mint, and water in a...
Strawberry Risotto
Strawberry Risotto 2 cups chicken stock2 unsalted butter½ yellow onion, finely chopped½ cup arborio rice½ cup Nicole Miller Rosé Wine½ cup mashed strawberries2 tablespoons heavy creamSaltFreshly ground white pepperFresh basil leaves Pour the stock into a pot...
Cappuccino Mousse
Cappuccino Mousse 1½ cups whipping cream4 large eggs, separated, at room temperature½ pound bittersweet chocolate, chopped4 teaspoons instant espresso powder⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar¼ cup sugar¾ teaspoon vanilla extractUnsweetened whipped cream, as optional...
Branzino Provençal in Parchment
Branzino Provençal in Parchment 6 Branzino filets (1/2 pound each), skin on, trimmed, and pin bones removed Or 3 whole fish about a pound each. Ask your fish monger to clean 6 sprigs fresh rosemary, sprigs removed and chopped 3 cups fresh fennel, sliced into thin...
Travel To Sicily With My Easy Blushing Pear and Espresso-Frangelico Granitas
I know what you're thinking, frozen desserts in the middle of winter?? YES! Having just finished up a detox at the Hippocrates Health Institute, I'm feeling pretty good, but after days of loading up on vegetables and wheatgrass, I've been craving a treat. This is...
Coconut Magic Bars
Coconut Magic Bars 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter1½ cups coarse graham cracker crumbs, preferably low-fat1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk, skim or low fat6 ounces (1 cup) semisweet chocolate chips1 3 ½-ounce can sweetened flaked coconut1 cup (4...
Thai Red Seafood Curry
Thai Red Seafood Curry 3 tablespoons olive oil½ small yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh lemongrass bulb6 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger1 serrano chili, stemmed and sliced...
Winter Salad of Grapefruit, Fennel, and Watercress
Winter Salad of Grapefruit, Fennel, and Watercress Ingredients for the Salad3 medium pink grapefruits (1 ½ pounds total)2 medium bunches watercress, tough 1 ½ inches of bottom stems trimmed1 medium fennel bulb, very thinly sliced1 small red onion, peeled, halved and...
Make My Black-Eyed Pea Salad For Good Luck In The New Year!
WHAT A YEAR! So much has happened in 2020. We've all gone through a roller coaster of emotions that no one could've predicted in our lifetime. I hope everyone was able to celebrate the holidays in some form this year. While 2020 has brought on so much fear and...
New Year’s Black-Eyed Pea Salad
New Year’s Black-Eyed Pea Salad 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, picked over, see Note6 tablespoons cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil5 tablespoons white wine vinegar1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1¼ teaspoons Tabasco Pepper Sauce2 garlic cloves, peeled and...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple Walnut Butter
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple-Walnut Butter ⅔ cup chopped toasted walnuts4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened3 tablespoons genuine maple syrupsaltFreshly ground black pepper2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed2 tablespoons canola oil Position a rack in the...
Indulge Yourself With My Deviled Eggs and Caviar, Two Ways
How many of you grew up eating deviled eggs? To me, deviled eggs are all kinds of nostalgic and they bring back memories of growing up in Texas. This one-bite appetizer is decadent, but barely takes up any time in the kitchen. What's not to like?! As you're planning...
Thanksgiving Leftovers Get A Healthy Makeover With My Turkey Chopped Salad
This holiday season is flying by already! My husband Michael and I spent Thanksgiving in St. Barts like we always do, but that never stops me from drooling over all of the juicy turkey, cornbread stuffing, and creamy mashed potatoes on my Instagram feed! We had our...
Polenta-Crusted Deep Dish Cheese and Vegetable Tart
Polenta-Crusted Deep-Dish Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Tart 1 medium eggplant, about 1 pound, cut lengthwise into ¾-inch-thick slices2 large portobello mushroom caps, about ¾-pound total3 fresh plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise and seeded6 tablespoons olive...
Walnut Brownies U.S.A.
Walnut Brownies U.S.A. Solid vegetable shortening, for the pan 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 2 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon packed dark-brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract ⅛...
Sunberry Jam
Sunberry Jam 1 (16-ounce) bag unsweetened frozen strawberries, with their juices, or 2 ½ pints hulled, chunked fresh strawberries1 (16-ounce) bag unsweetened frozen raspberries, with their juices, or 3 pints fresh raspberries, picked over1/4 cup sugar3...
Learn My Secrets To Making The Crispiest Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Bacon
WHAT A WEEK! It's truly been a whirlwind of emotions for all of us. I won’t get political here however I really thought the stress of the election would be over after the election. WRONG! These are crazy times and crazy times mean more cooking because cooking takes...
Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts & Pearl Onions with Bacon
Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts & Pearl Onions with Bacon 1 pound brussels sprouts1/4 cup balsamic vinegar6 ounces thick-cut, hickory-smoked bacon, medium dice (about 6-8 slices)8 ounces pearl onions, peeled2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon saltPinch of freshly...
These Wine-Poached Pears Are The Decadent Dessert You’ve Been Craving
Hi beautiful friends! We're in prime Fall produce season and pears are at the top of my list. In my opinion, there are few desserts as sexy as wine-poached pears. I mean, come on! I'll eat anything poached in wine. Once there's a chill in the air, I can't wait to get...
Caraway Sausage, Cabbage and Apple Skillet Supper
Caraway Sausage, Cabbage and Apple Skillet Supper 2 slices thick-cut preservative-free bacon, chopped 1 ½ pounds (about 6 links) fully cooked, smoked sausage, such as Aidells’ smoked-chicken-with-apple, see Note 2 medium McIntosh apples, cored, peeled,...
Sweet and Sour Glazed Shallots
Sexy is an understatement when it comes this easy, sweet-and-sour condiment. A quick braise in the saucepan and these shallots become melt-in-your-mouth tender. Add these sweet-and-sour shallots on top of your grilled meats, salads, bruschetta, or anything else you...
Let’s Celebrate Fall & Rosh Hashanah With My Sweet Maple-Honey Baked Apples
Hi everyone! It’s time to get excited because apple season is officially here! Fall happens to be my favorite time of the year. Not only because it’s getting very close to my birthday, but because it’s an excuse to use apples in pretty much everything! You can't beat...
Chickpea, Brown and Wild Rice Salad with Moroccan-Spiced Dressing
Chickpea and Brown and Wild Rice Salad with Moroccan-Spiced Dressing 3 cups water1 tablespoon soy sauce, preferably tamari1 tablespoon unsulphured molasses1/2 cup wild rice, rinsed and drained1/2 cup brown rice, rinsed and drainedSalt1 teaspoon ground turmeric1...
Sizzling Thai Beef Salad
Sizzling Thai Beef Salad 1 small flank steak, about 1 ½ pounds1/3 cup fresh lime juice2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup olive oil3 tablespoons nam plah (Thai fish sauce, see below)1 cup finely chopped cilantro2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger3 garlic cloves, peeled...
Chris’s Turkey Salad Lettuce Cups
This terrific recipe, from Flavors’ chef Chris Siversen, includes instructions for cooking the turkey, but of course, if you have leftovers on hand (turkey or chicken), use them for even speedier results. Chris’s Turkey Salad Lettuce Cups 2 boneless, skinless turkey...
Blackberry Crème Brûlée
If you really want to impress your dinner guests, torch your crème brûlée right at the table! This classic French treat, aka burnt cream, is a rich custard topped with hardened caramelized sugar. The best part about eating crème brûlée is cracking through that layer...
You’ll Love This Sweet Corn Dish For Your Summer Picnic Table
If you grew up in the south, chances are you know the beauty of a dish called Succotash. Growing up in Texas, my family loved making this fresh corn dish. Even though it's a staple in a lot of southern households, Succotash is really a Native American dish with sweet...
This Herby Iced Borscht Is The Perfect Light Bite
Hi friends! As we're all starting to ease back into a little bit of normalcy, you know I have a one track mind. I can't wait to start hosting again and inviting my friends over for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres once it's safe to do so. I was going through my Flavors...
YOU’LL WANT TO TRY THIS FABULOUS BEET SALAD with CANDIED PECANS and CRUMBLED GOAT CHEESE
Who doesn't love a salad chock full of candied nuts and goat cheese?? If you know me, you know I'm a sucker for beautiful food. This beet salad is nothing short of gorgeous and it was the perfect Mother's Day recipe for me this past year in quarantine. All of the...
This Gorgeous, One-Pan Branzino Dish is Always A Showstopper
Quarantine won't stop me from singing! Even if it's from my kitchen. 🎤🎶My good friend Richard Skipper - a talented entertainer, raconteur, and theatre historian — has spent his recent years working on his own cabaret series, "Richard Skipper Celebrates." We were...
This Gluten-Free Lemon and Blueberry Bread Is The Best Comfort Snack
Hi friends - How is your social distancing going? Are you on lockdown? I hope you are! I’d really love to hear what’s occupying you in this unprecedented time. Are you feeling restless, bored, angry, fearful or pissed off? Or are you happy to have all of this time to...
It’s Time To Stay Safe, Keep Calm and Keep On Cooking!
Hi friends! While the world is full of chaos right now, the one thing that always calms me down in a crisis is cooking. I hope that my blog post this week can give your eyes a little break from the stress out there and comfort you and your stomach. Cooking is a safe...
CRUNCHY CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
Cooking for my friends is one of my favorite things to do! There are a couple of staple dishes that I love to make for small events or casual parties. My Chinese chicken salad is up there as one of those repeat dishes that my friends always ask for. I have fun working...
THIS VIETNAMESE-INSPIRED NOODLE BOWL WILL BE YOUR NEW FAVORITE LUNCH
Hi friends! Lately I've been in the mood for all kinds of bold Vietnamese flavors. I was recently thinking about an hors d'oeuvre that I've made a dozen times with lemongrass chicken meatballs. I serve them in mini lettuce cups with a zesty carrot and cilantro sauce....
A CREAMY FALL RISOTTO THAT’LL WARM YOU RIGHT UP
Ah, risotto. It's one of my favorite comfort food dishes to make! I first learned how to make risotto from the one and only Lidia Bastianich at her east side flagship restaurant Felidia. Lidia taught me the importance of toasting the rice beforehand and how critical...
REDISCOVERING MY LOVE for ACORN SQUASH
Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash 1 acorn squash 1 tablespoon maple syrup 2 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice the acorn squash in half (top to bottom) and slice half moons...
PORTUGUESE CLAMS IN WHITE WINE SAUCE
This dish of Portuguese clams in a white wine sauce, or Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato, is one of the oldest and most popular recipes from Portugal. It's usually served simply, as a first course, with a piece of crusty bread for dipping. There's loads of garlic and white wine...
THE BEST GUACAMOLE MADE 3 WAYS
As you all know by now, I'm a Texas girl and I've been eating guacamole since I can remember. My mother grew up in El Paso, Texas and every time we went to visit her family we would drive across the Mexican border to Juarez to have a very authentic Mexican meal....
ZESTY BLUEBERRY PANNA COTTA
Get your hands on this Zesty Blueberry Panna Cotta with Coconut and Macadamia NutsTalk about a sexy dessert! Back when I first started Flavors Catering in the 90s, panna cotta was always a fan-favorite with all of my clients. Can you blame them? It’s creamy, decadent...
A GARBANZO BY ANY OTHER NAME…
Chickpea SnackHere is the easiest way to reach your fiber goal everyday. These simple chickpea snacks, they're better than goldfish – and healthier. You can make them for the kids, or to just keep around in the house for you to snack on. Takes 10 minutes, and cheaper...
COOL OFF THIS SUMMER with THREE EASY HOMEMADE POPSICLE RECIPES
I don't know about you, but when it's hot and sticky outside, my mind goes straight to popsicles. If I'm craving something sweet and refreshing, but not too heavy, homemade fresh fruit ice pops are my go-to snack. With homemade popsicles, you never have to worry...
STRAWBERRY COCONUT MILK POPSICLES
These fruity treats are my personal version of strawberries and cream. Yum! Strawberry Coconut Milk Popsicles 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled 1 cup coconut milk (full fat) 1 tablespoon maple syrup Combine in a food processor or blender. Pour and evenly divide into...
MANGO LIME POPSICLES
The next time tacos are on the dinner menu, break out these mango lime popsicles for dessert. You won't regret it! Mango Lime Popsicles 1 cup mango, diced (can be frozen) 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 cup coconut water 2 tablespoons maple syrup Puree in food processor...
MINTY WATERMELON POPSICLES
If you love watermelon mojitos, you'll want to try these minty watermelon popsicles. Minty Watermelon Popsicles 2 cups watermelon, diced2 tablespoons lime juice1/2 cup coconut water2 tablespoons maple syrup In a blender, puree 2 cups diced watermelon pieces, mint...
CASHEW CREAM
Cashew cream is one of my favorite secret ingredients. It can be substituted for any recipe with regular cream and it'll still have an indulgent feel without the heavy dairy. It's easy to make as long as you have a Vitamix blender available. I always keep a cup of...
DAIRY-FREE ASPARAGUS and LEEK BISQUE
I know it's supposed to be Spring in NYC, but somehow it's still biting cold outside. The forsythia are just starting to bloom. I was walking Remy in the park today and I was freezing!!! I couldn't wait to get back inside and cook up something warm and comforting. ...
DRY-BRINED ROASTED TURKEY
Baby, it's Just a Big Bird! I know that the roasted turkey can be daunting for many home cooks when Thanksgiving rolls around, but there’s no need to fear it—it’s really just a big chicken! And I’ve shared many of my favorite roast chicken recipes, so if you’ve...
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Soul-Warming Decadence This recipe is from the Flavors cookbook, and the real secret is — butter and cream! This dish is so rich and creamy that I definitely wouldn't recommend it more than a couple of times a year! It's the perfect complement to your holiday...
WILD MUSHROOM SOUP
A Learned Love for the Wild My appreciation for wild (and cultivated exotic) mushrooms really sprang up when I met John Gottfriend nearly forty years ago. A specialty-mushroom dealer in New York City and a founder of The Gourmet Garage, he introduced me to porcini,...
MADISON AVENUE DRESSING
The epitome of the Upper East Side! This recipe can be used on your favorite salad, even if that salad isn't the Madison Avenue Salad from my good friend, Chef Mark Strausman's latest cookbook, Freds at Barneys New York. Madison Avenue Dressing 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup...
CHICKEN PAILLARDS with TOMATO, ARUGULA, & RED ONION SALAD
The Perfect Paillards = The Perfect Lunch! I can't tell you how many times I've enjoyed the Chicken Paillards at Fred's. It truly is the perfect lunch for any season! It's packed with flavors from the herbs, it's not too hot or cold, and it's got lean protein that...
SWEET & SALTY SALMON RUB
This recipe comes from Flavor Your Life. A simple way to make your grilled salmon pop! Sweet & Salty Salmon Rub ¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon sea salt 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 2 teaspoons chili powder (more if you like it spicy) 2...
DR. DARYL’S CHOCOLATE ALMOND CHIA PUDDING
If you've ever seen Dr. Daryl on TV, being interviewed, he speaks a lot about his admiration for Kelly Ripa who swears by this way of life. For his success stories, it's all about balance and moderation, which is perfect for me because I need to have some chocolate –...
DR. DARYL’S ULTIMATE CHILLED RAW GREEN SOUP
This soup is so easy to make and to customize to your tastes and for whatever is in peak season! If you want to use Swiss Chard, you can – Kale? Go right ahead! Love yourself some spinach? Get your Popeye on! Plus you don't even need to put it on the stove top, so it...
PERFECT PASSOVER COOKIES
Religious Feasting Passover is one of my favorite food holidays. It brings back memories of my Mom’s beautifully decorated tables and delicious dinners. Her matzo ball soup was the best. I remember watching her make her matzo balls from scratch. We were one of only a...
FRANÇOIS PAYARD’S FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE-WALNUT COOKIES
Whether you celebrate Passover or not, this is a great and easy recipe for creating indulgent cookies with a lot of flavor and texture that don't require a lot of time or ingredients! The keys to this recipe are in the mixing and cooking – you must keep a close eye on...
SALMON POKE BOWL with AVOCADO and ASIAN DRESSING
Poke is Hawaiian, meaning “to cut crosswise into pieces.” So, while most people consider it to be a raw tuna dish, you may use any combination of ingredients you'd like – as long as their fresh and delicious! For our recipe we chose a beautiful fatty pink salmon, but...
CHICKEN TAGINE with PRESERVED LEMONS and OLIVES
From Morocco to your kitchen! This recipe comes from the Cooking Workshop that I took at La Maison Arabe, in Marrakesh. I've only adjusted the order of listed ingredients. You can purchase a traditional Tagine, a Le Crueset or a heavy soup/stock pot for your own...
SWEET CORN with CHIPOTLE AIOLI
Make sure to serve with plenty of napkins as this will get messy in the best kind of way! Sweet Corn with Chipotle Aioli
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS
Lamb on the grill is perfect for summer, and the key is to use the best products you can find. I like to use the Lava Lake Lamb that I discovered uses only grass-fed sheep. Grilled Lamb Chops 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons rosemary¼ cup...
SOUP FOR THE GOLD!
Cozy up with a nice bowl of soup while you watch the Olympic Games! Tonight kicks off this year's games, and I want you to have something good to eat while you enjoy the Opening Ceremonies. The players may be cold, but you've got something to keep you warm and full!...
MUSHROOM UMAMI “MINESTRONE” SOUP
We took the Italian classic comfort dish, removed the pasta, and amped up the flavor with the Instant Pot. Instead of letting the soup simmer for hours, it was done in a matter of minutes! If you don't have cooking twine, you can purchase these easy-to-use Cooking...
WARM BERRY SAUCE
This delicious sauce can be spooned over some of your favorite dishes, like waffles, yogurt, ice cream or my Very Lemony Pound Cake. Warm Berry Sauce 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries1 cup fresh or...
MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
You'll love how simple, delicious, and healthy this dish is! Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad
FENNEL SALAD with CANDIED WALNUTS
The walnuts in this salad give you protein and Omega-3s, the greens give you all of that great fiber, potassium, and vitamins that most think can only come from citrus fruits! Treat yourself to this tasty green treat! Fennel Salad with Candied Walnuts Candied Walnuts1...
PURÉED VEGETABLE SOUP
This soup can be made with whatever vegetables are in season. Just stop by your local farmer's market and stock your pot with that peak season produce! Pureed Vegetable Soup 2 tablespoons olive oilPureed Vegetable Soup1/2 onion, chopped1 clove of garlic,...
Grilled Romaine Salad with Parmesan
Sometimes when the cold weather hits, it feels unnatural to go for a crisp salad. But, not all salads have to be cold. Many forget about grilled salads. This is a great example of a cold weather salad that brings you balance in flavor and texture and heat from the...
Roasted Salmon with Blood Orange Salsa
A wonderful winter dish packed with nutrients from the wild salmon and bright flavors from the peak season citrus – a delight of a bite! You can make the salsa a day of head, if you would like. Roasted Salmon with Blood Orange Salsa
FLAVORS FAVORITE ROAST CHICKEN with GOAT CHEESE and HERBS
Everyone needs a signature dish, and for me it's my old roast chicken! It's one of the first things I learned to cook and it's such a staple in my kitchen that I have a twist for each season. Take it for a spin in your own kitchen! Herbed Goat Cheese Roast...
Party Filet!
I was going to blog about something else today, but I made the most delicious filet of beef for my family for our Christmas dinner a few days ago, and I had to share it with you. I was so impressed with the results and so were my family! You will be too. When I had...
PARTY FILLET of BEEF with an APPLE-ROSEMARY SAUCE
Adapted from Pamela Morgan's Flavors Cookbook. As a big glazed ham sets an automatically festive party note, so too, does fillet of beef. Cold or hot, as an hors d'oeuvres or entree, tender, versatile fillet is a classic on the catering circuit. It's not the most...
SIMPLE & SLIM BOOZY RICE PUDDING
Happy Holiday Hosting! It's that time of year again—hosting season! Whether it's latkes for Hanukkah or a goose for your Christmas feast, most people focus on the showstoppers. My entire family is coming to visit me in NYC this Christmas. I wanted to have some...
Bourbon Almond Pecan Rice Pudding
This is a great recipe to have on hand when you're entertaining. This dish is great warm or cool and can be served as breakfast, a snack or something sweet at the end of a hearty meal. Once you've made it, it can sit in your fridge and your guests will find it's easy...
Butternut Squash, Apple, & Ginger Soup
This soup can be prepared up to 3 days in advance. When you’re ready to serve it, return the soup to the pan and add cream if desired. Heat. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with ginger creme and sage. Butternut Squash, Apple, & Ginger Soup
Garden Herb New Potato Salad
I love a great potato salad! But, so often people assume that it has to smothered in mayonnaise or another fat, in order to taste good. But, when you've got a beautiful garden of fresh herbs at your fingertips, this couldn't be further from the truth! The beauty of...
Flavor’s Favorite Fava Bean Spread
This recipe was adapted from Marcella Hazan, and published in my first cookbook, Pamela Morgan's Flavors. Unlike Marcella, I find the beans to be easier to digest with less cooking. This recipe is one of my favorites and never fails to impress! You can easily swap out...
PERFECT PEAR & PISTACHIO SALAD
The perfect fall salad takes the ingredients of the season and puts them together in perfect harmony--much like a beautiful sunset over the fields of Tuscany. Indulge in this recipe before the temperatures draw you to the soups and stews that warm you from the insides...
The Best Pumpkin Soup Ever!
Growing up in Texas, I never really experienced the change in seasons like on the East Coast. In Fall, I love the crisp air, the colorful leaves, and the apple picking. One thing I never saw in Wichita Falls was a pumpkin patch. So, when I moved up north, I really...
Bittersweet Chocolate Hot Fudge Sauce
Bittersweet Chocolate Fudge Sauce 1/2 cup butter2 cups powdered sugar5 ounces evaporated milk6 ounces unsweetened chocolate1/2 cup heavy cream Combine all of the ingredients in the top of a double boiler set over rapidly boiling water.Without stirring, let cook until...
HUMMUS 101
Before I visited Israel in April, I was content with eating store-bought hummus. It was so easy. You just head to the store, buy a container of the flavor you like, tear back the plastic wrapping and place it on a platter with pita or vegetables. My how things have...
THE PERFECT APPLE & PEAR CRISP for PASSOVER & A SURPRISE!
You all know that I’m not much of a baker even though I love desserts. So when I make a dessert, it has to be easy! This Apple & Pear Crisp is just that. It takes very little time, is uncomplicated but tastes like a restaurant dessert. I never have received so...
BEST EVER MEXICAN CASSEROLE!
I’ve been thinking about my mom lately, because I’m working on a new cookbook and she is featured prominently in it. You all know by now that she loved to entertain and she kept a diary of all of her dinner parties. One of the dishes she made the most is called Torta...
How to Cook a Perfect Steak!
Happy New Year everyone! It’s a perfect time to hunker down and have a date night at home and steak is one of our favorite stay at home dinners. So many people are afraid of making steak at home. If you are one of them, then watch this video! And if you’re not, watch...
Celery Root Soup With Pear & Pancetta
I made this soup for my family on Thanksgiving and they loved it! Celery Root, or Celeriac, is a fascinating vegetable! Don’t let its ugly appearance turn you off…it is delicious and a great seasonal winter vegetable. It is the root of the celery plant, so it...
The Noodles That Keep You Skinny!
I’m always looking for ways to cut the carbs! Aren’t we all? I love bread and pasta but I try not to eat them too often, except when I’m in France or Italy! With all the new research out today, we have learned that cutting carbs and sugar is the way to reduce...
