I get recipe solicitations all the time on the blog. They might be advertising new product launches or they could be companies trying to plug a specific ingredient. I usually file these blind solicitations in a folder called, “recipes to try in the future.” And sadly, I haven’t really tried any of them. However, the other day I got an email for a “Drunken” Meatball recipe that not only peaked my interest, but it had me rushing out the door to the nearest market to buy some pre-cooked cocktail meatballs. The operative words here are “Slow … [Read more...]
Benihana Grilling Tips from Iron Chef Sakai
December 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
It’s holiday time- a full month synonymous with festive parties and dining out. In fact, restaurateurs say that more families than ever are choosing table service over table setting. For years, one of our favorite family dining experiences is eating habachi style at Benihana restaurant. Last month I had the honor of training one-on-one and Be-the-Chef with head chef Rupak at Benihana's NYC midtown location. I learned the art of Teppanyaki cooking and all the celebrated tricks of the Benihana trade (including flipping shrimp tails into my … [Read more...]
Cranberry Roasted Squash Soup with Toasted Pecans
December 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Hello my friends. I'm back from an amazing Thanksgiving break (and a break from my kitchen) and I'm thrilled to feature a new soup recipe from Seriously Soupy, one of my favorite bloggers, Serena. Serena started her blog Seriously Soupy as a creative outlet for herself after her first daughter was born, which combined her passion for cooking with an interest in learning more about soups and soup making. Since it started, she has given soup tours and taught soup classes and has a catalog of over 100 soups on the site! You can join … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Menu
November 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Whether you're hosting a Thanksgiving feast or you're merely a guest required to bring an assigned dish, I've curated some recipes from the blog to help fill in the blanks and take the stress out of the prep. You can take your pick from appetizers to sides to main dishes to desserts. I promise you'll find tasty, easy to make recipes. After all, if I can make them, anyone can. So why not plan ahead and get cooking? And remember to celebrate FOOD and family, and to give thanks. APPETIZERS Baked Brie Hot Crab Dip Mexican … [Read more...]
