Easy, flavorful and delicious are the three qualities that make up a great recipe and these shishito peppers hit the mark on all accounts. Shishitos are small, mild green peppers frequently served up in Japanese restaurants. They are delicately sweet and usually mild, but more than anything, they are addictive. But before you pop them all in your…
Sausage & Corn Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
These stuffed poblano peppers just shot to the top of my favorite-meals-to-make list. This recipe is a perfect combination of flavors. The poblano peppers and spicy Italian sausage add the heat, while the corn brings the crunch and sweetness. The melted monterey jack cheese helps to hold the pepper together, but my favorite and most surprising addition is the tomatillo salsa. After eyeing these juicy…
Apple, Brie & Honey Quesadilla
Forget dinner, it’s snack time! And this recipe, gooey brie cheese, crisp apples and honey all melted together in a tortilla is one you’re going to want to make everyday. Perfect as an appetizer or an indulgent mid-afternoon snack, this recipe takes everyday ingredients and turns them into something incredible. The key is to get the…
White Bean Chicken Green Chili
Some of my favorite memories are coming off the slopes from a long day of skiing to a big bowl of steaming chili at the lodge. I grew up skiing in Deer Valley, Utah where the mountains are beautiful and their turkey chili is on point. This recipe puts a unique twist on my childhood favorite, while still incorporating…
Summertime Pasta
Summer may be over, but this pasta tastes delicious year round. It’s light, fresh and the flavors work well paired with just about anything. This recipe is an Ina Garten classic. She has such an amazing way of taking simple ingredients and turning them into a delicious and impressive meal. What’s great is the marinade takes only a few minutes to make and can be left out at…
Cornmeal-Fried Onion Rings with Dill Dipping Sauce
I am typically a fry kind of girl, but every now and then I love chowing down on some crispy fried onion rings. These rings are soaked in buttermilk and chili powder, coated with cornmeal, and then deep fried to a golden crisp. The cornmeal keeps these onion rings light and crunchy, but not heavy with batter. As a nice contrast,…
Restaurant Review: Murray’s Bagels
Murray’s Bagels Greenwich Village Murray’s is a bustling bagel shop in the heart of Greenwich Village. Hand rolled and made fresh everyday, Murray’s has the best bagels you’ll find in NYC. They are baked to perfection; doughy on the inside with just the right amount of crispiness on the outside. They don’t toast the bagels here and while I was a little skeptical at…
Linguini and Clams
It’s officially Fall in New York! One of the reasons why I love this city is how it always keeps you on your toes. Earlier this week it looked like summer was never going to end and now, without any warning, we are dusting off our fall coats. What better way to pay homage to the end of summer and…
Restaurant Review: Levain Bakery
Levain Bakery Upper West Side www.levainbakery.com Levain Bakery is a cozy shop tucked away on a quiet, neighborhood street in the Upper West Side. Don’t be deceived by the tiny store front, it draws lines around the block with locals and tourists waiting to get their hands on the legendary chocolate chip walnut cookie. Levain’s cookies are rich, decadent and over the…
Beer Battered Fish Tacos with Chipotle Dressing
Fresh, easy and delicious; these fish tacos are the perfect fall football snack. Chow down on beer-battered Tilapia, crunchy cabbage slaw and spicy chipotle sauce all wrapped in a crispy corn tortilla. The best part, just use the beer you’ve already bought for this weekend’s football festivities to use in your batter. So grab a taco, beer and…
