Can you believe summer is almost over? As the days get shorter, I know my grilling time is limited. I love to get on the grill...
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Summer Berry Pavlova
When I grew up in Texas, I remember my mother’s wonderful parties. She made everything from scratch. One of my mother’s...
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Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Fennel and White Peach Salad and Garlicky Red Wine Vinaigrette
This recipe celebrates many of my favorite things about summer cooking…fresh fish on the grill paired with beautiful fruit...
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A Taste Of Capri Party
Hi all! I’m so excited to be back with my bi-weekly blog! It’s been a hectic 6 months with a heck of a lot of packing and...
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The Perfect Healthy Spring Pasta Primavera!
Having survived my first brutal winter in NYC, in 1977, I remember being so relieved when the magnolia tree outside my window...
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Spicy Cauliflower Tacos with Tangy Avocado Crema
Cauliflower can do no wrong in my book! She can be turned into a creamy carbonara sauce, smothered in Gruyere for my cauliflower...
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New Year’s Eve Prosecco Cocktail with Elderflower and Rosemary
We can all agree that a bubbly Prosecco cocktail has a way of making any occasion into a special night to remember. This has...
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My Espresso Martini Is A Perfectly Indulgent Cocktail
There are cocktails that you make for a cozy night in, like my hot cider-mulled wine, and there are cocktails that give you a...
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Kabocha Squash and Ricotta Crostini
Inspiration could strike at any time when it comes to a brilliant flavor combination! Sometimes I’ll find inspo in a new...
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Roasted Garlic, Goat Cheese, and Caramelized Onion Crostini
The smell of fragrant roasted garlic in the kitchen is intoxicating in the best way possible. If you’re looking to win...
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My Secret Ingredient Sweet Potatoes
You can’t go wrong with my Secret Ingredient Sweet Potatoes for an easy appetizer. With simple ingredients and day-of prep,...
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This Classic Manhattan Recipe Is The Perfect Autumn Cocktail
I love Autumn in New York. This particular Autumn of 2021, is very emotional for me. I’m leaving my apartment overlooking...
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