When I got back from Spain last week, all I wanted to eat were vegetables. Now, don’t get me wrong - I couldn’t get enough of Basque cooking. And for the most part, it was fairly healthy. But I’m pretty sure everyone’s idea of standard vegetable ... Continue Reading about Grilled Eggplant Recipe with Sumac, Capers, and Mint
On the Job
Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas with Peanuts
I’m going to be honest with you. I’m not the best with kids. Call it the plight of the only child. I made earrings to hock to unsuspecting adults and waitressed instead of babysitting for cash. So when I first started teaching my littlest client, the ... Continue Reading about Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas with Peanuts
S’mores Sundaes
Let me start by saying that this dessert is easy as pie, but so much better. As you know, I’m not really a pie kinda gal. But I would travel far and wide (preferably to Cape Cod) to get my hands on a s’mores sandwich. When I was in Nashville a ... Continue Reading about S’mores Sundaes
Turkey Sausage Pizzaiola
Back in January, my friend Blake decided to have his birthday dinner at Bamonte’s in Williamsburg. I quickly learned, that Bamonte’s isn’t your every day NY Mag critic’s pick – rather, probably a place they chose to prove that they don’t only give ... Continue Reading about Turkey Sausage Pizzaiola
Mexi Grilled Cheese with Avocado, Pepper Jack, and Refried Beans
Last night I had a special treat: I got to see Gloria Steinem speak at the 92nd Street Y. My dear friend Debbie Phillips of the fabulous women’s network Women on Fire invited me and a few other fabulous ladies to a delicious dinner followed by a ... Continue Reading about Mexi Grilled Cheese with Avocado, Pepper Jack, and Refried Beans
Curry Chicken Salad with Currants
Over the weekend, in the midst of the blizzard, I catered a 95th birthday party on the Upper East Side. The birthday boy was just the cutest. I felt like my little heart would burst every time he shuffled over for another canape. On the menu were ... Continue Reading about Curry Chicken Salad with Currants
French Onion Crostini
Before my gluten-free days, I held the esteemed post among my friends as the Queen of Crostini. (Flip your copy of In the Small Kitchen to page 93). But nowadays, since I'm forced to make bread-y delicacies for my clients on a bi-weekly basis, I try ... Continue Reading about French Onion Crostini
Apple Crumble Tarts
First, I must apologize for the radio silence. Sometimes, you just need to take a little break, and I've been enjoying mine on the couch with a crossword puzzle. I’m on Martha’s Vineyard with my family. It’s the first time in possibly 10 or so ... Continue Reading about Apple Crumble Tarts