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End of Summer BBQ with Cajun Style Seafood Boil and Ice Cream Parfaits
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 and finish out the season with a splashy barbeque. These recipes are great for impressing your dinner guests with a simple and delicious...
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 and in this case, white peaches. Whether you are making lunch for two or want to double the recipe for a dinner party, these swordfish steaks...
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 started blooming its deep pink blossoms. I was a single girl in NYC living in the West Village. I had very little money, and I was happy when...
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 gratin, or simply roasted whole and served as a vegetarian entrée. I'm always looking for fun new ways to replace meat with cauliflower in...
Learn My Secrets to the Best Sweet-and-Sour Brisket
I've posted several brisket recipes in the past, but bar none, this year's brisket is the best I've ever made. It's so perfectly tender that it melts in your mouth. The Perfect Brisket Let me tell you, I've had my fair share of tough, chewy brisket in my life. After...
Smoky Southwestern Chicken Salad with a Tequila-Green Onion Marinade
Nothing says summer food like corn!! This is especially true out in the Hamptons where the corn is so sweet you could eat it for dessert. Almost every day since mid-July, my husband has gone to our local farm stand to pick up corn. We boil it, roast it, and grill it...
Asian-Style Sticky Ribs
If you have the time, low and slow is always the best way to cook your food. My favorite part about BBQ ribs is that the longer you cook them, the more tender they get! These Asian-style sticky ribs were a huge hit at my first dinner party of the summer. There wasn't...
Juicy Pork Larb Lettuce Wraps That’ll Spice Up Your Next Meal
Don't you just love a beautiful, photo-worthy meal that can be made in less than 30 minutes? If you're wondering what larb is, you're not alone! Once I learned about this amazing Southeast Asian dish I couldn't get it out of my head! Larb is a bright and flavorful...
5 Fantastic Grill Dishes For Your Memorial Day BBQ
I'm ready to party! Aren't you? I feel like I've been let loose from my cage! Memorial Day Weekend certainly has a different kind of significance this time around. Not only is it the unofficial start of summer (and a vaccinated summer at that!), but now we can all get...
Brooklyn-Based Chef, Edouard Massih, Shares His Favorite Lebanese Recipes
This week, I'm stepping aside to shine the spotlight on a very talented friend of mine, Chef Edouard Massih. Edy — a Lebanese chef, caterer, entrepreneur, and founder of Edy's Grocer in Brooklyn — started out working as my culinary assistant. We found each other after...
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...
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...
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...
Eat Your Heart Out With My Spice-Braised Lamb Shanks with Apricots
Did you know, there's a reason why lamb is so popular on the menu during the winter months? Lamb is considered a "warming food." In the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine, it's been used to help fight the cold and improve circulation during the chilly months. I...
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...
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...
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...
Three-Cheese Pasta Gratin with Mushrooms and Radicchio
Three-Cheese Pasta Gratin 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus butter for the baking dish 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 pound 3 large) portobello mushrooms, stem ends trimmed, cut into ½-inch chunks Salt 1...
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,...
Chinese Chicken and Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing
Chinese Chicken and Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing Chinese Chicken and Noodle Salad2 large, whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds total)Salt4 cups broccoli florets3 cups angle-cut 2-inch pieces of asparagus9 ounces narrow fresh egg...
Turn Your Kitchen Into A French Bistro With My Herbed Lamb and White Bean Ragout
Winter is the perfect time to channel your inner Julia Child! Imagine your kitchen filled with the aromas of red wine, lamb, rosemary, and thyme slowly simmering away on the the stove top. If you really want to recreate your favorite French bistro meal in the comfort...
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...
Easy Stuffed Veal Chops
This quick and easy dish, one I have been making for workday suppers for years, is, with the right accompaniments, dressy enough for a dinner party as well. Fine choices would be Rosemary-Pancetta Potato Sauté (page 161) or Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and...
These Baja Beach Clams Will Be An Instant Hit On Your Dinner Table
One of the best parts about summer is digging into a big bowl of brothy clams! You all know how much I LOVE seafood, and during the summer I try to fit it into every meal that I can. In fact, my yearly Fishy Feast is a love letter to all things seafood. 🍤 🐟 Since...
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...
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....
This Juicy, Indian-Spiced Turkey Is A Thanksgiving Must
I absolutely love Thanksgiving food, but sometimes you just need to change things up! This year, I decided to try an Indian-inspired menu with a spiced twist on some of my holiday favorites. When I found out that I would be cooking up this menu for a feature in New...
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...
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...
BRIGHT AND CRISPY CHICKEN MILANESE
Chicken Milanese has all of those elements that you look for in a warm weather dish, with a crispy, juicy cutlet and a tangy and fresh salad resting right on top. It's my go-to dish after a trip to the farmers market! Bright and Crispy Chicken Milanese 4 handfuls of...
MARK NADLER’S CHICKEN POT PIE with a LEMON-TARRAGON BISCUIT CRUST
Secrets to a Truly Southern-Style Biscuit This recipe is all about the buttery biscuit top! It is definitely a special occasion kind of dish as it's got many steps to it. For the best quality biscuit, you may want to consider purchasing some White Lily flour, which is...
PISTACHIO-CRUSTED LEMON SOLE with ZA’ATAR
This light and fresh pistachio-crusted lemon sole comes out tender, crunchy and flavorful every time. With the crunchiness from the panko breadcrumbs, the nuttiness from the pistachios, the earthiness from the za'atar and the tanginess from the Dijon mustard, you'll...
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...
MARK’S BABY CLAM SAUCE with SPAGHETTI
Spaghetti alle Vongole It's not just fun to say! This pasta dish is fun to eat with friends and family--like the Italians love to do! Celebrate the flavors of the ocean with this easy and addictive version of some popular seaside fare. Learn from the Best! You don't...
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...
CAPRI-INSPIRED SPAGHETTI with LEMON and OLIVE OIL
Kitchen, Take me Away! Have you ever used food to take you away? Or perhaps to bring you back? Have you ever cooked up a meal to help transport you back to a place you love? Well I recently did that. My husband and I go to Capri most summers, but we didn’t make it...
SPAGHETTI al LIMONE
With the rain beating down in New York City, a beach day was a far away fantasy. A dream! I craved the sun and citrus of my favorite Italian Island, Capri. Luckily, the Smitten Kitchen had me covered with this simple recipe of Spaghetti with Lemon and Olive oil. After...
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...
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...
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...
MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
You'll love how simple, delicious, and healthy this dish is! Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad
FRICASSEE of OYSTERS and CLAMS with SPINACH and FREGOLA
The best thing about knowing some of the top chefs in the world is when they teach you all of their tricks! Also, they're usually great company, much like my friend, Chef Wayne Nish who taught me how to cook Fregola pasta to perfection! Don't take my word for it,...
AWARD-WORTHY COOKING
Not only is it winter, but it's awards season! Just another excuse for me to stay indoors more--cooking for my friends and family! I have long been a fan of Sunday Suppers, so having a watch party is the prefect way to share some of these cooking experiments with...
JULIA’S BEEF BOURGUIGNONNE
Cooking with Zach is always a delight and channeling my inner Julia Child is even better! This is such a classic recipe that it will never be out of style. Plus it's perfect for a crowd! I highly recommend getting a Le Crueset French (Dutch) Oven if you want to make...
Creamy Cauliflower Pasta “Carbonara”
This recipe is adapted from Food52's Genius Recipe: Andy Bennett's Creamy Cauliflower Pasta Carbonara Our adaptation is mostly in the sauce itself, as I decided to add some of my delicious homemade cashew cream to enhance the richness of it. I made this for my friend...
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...
Cumin-Scented Sea Bass with Grilled Lemons
This adaptation of the Grilled Sea Bass from my first cookbook, Pamela Morgan's Flavors, was a dish I made for the iconic Gael Greene! I hope you enjoy as much as she did! It's easy to pair with a variety of dishes, but if you'd like to recreate the menu as I...
FALL IN LOVE: VEGAN CHILI!
Healthy Hearty Vegan Chili in an Instant...Pot! You can imagine a nice Texan girl like myself loves a good, hearty chili! Of course, the best ones take time to develop those deep flavors. But, I'm a city girl now and time is one thing that most New Yorkers are short...
Asian Braised Brisket
This time of year, you can feel Fall in the air; the shorter days and crisp nights. It’s hard to believe how quickly the summer’s gone by. As we move into this time of transition, I can’t help but be inspired in this process of putting together another cookbook. Yes,...
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...
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...
Pesto Spaghetti with Grilled Prawns
Pesto Spaghetti with Grilled Prawns
Not Your Average Rice Bowl!!
I don't know about you, but when I stepped out of my house yesterday (on crutches... but that's a whole other story), I took a deep breathe in and realized that spring had finally sprung! The trees in Central Park are blooming and nature is ALIVE!!! Ah.. winter is...
The Best Cioppino Recipe
After a crazy week of running around, sometimes you need to calm down, take a deep breathe, and start cooking. Sundays are often my days to rejuvenate, relax and get ready for another crazy week ahead. My husband and I like to have alone time on Sunday evenings, so...
Pizza on the Grill!
When I was a busy working mom with a small child at home, I remember how challenging it was some nights to get a delicious, healthful meal on the table. Homemade pizza and Caesar salad was, and still is, a meal that satisfied everyone in the family. I take the easy...
Cioppino
Hello, fellow food enthusiasts! So…I love cooking on Sunday nights. It’s kind of a ritual that I have, actually. I’ve noticed that many people are eating in more frequently these days to save money, and even though the economic state of the world is WAY less than...
