Theres nothing better than brie. Am I right? It’s perfect on it’s own, added to a charcuterie board or my personal favorite, melted between two slices of toasted bread. This grilled cheese pairs gooey, tangy Brie cheese with sweet pears and fig jam for a flavor and texture combination that’s out of this world. The trick to grilled cheese is to make sure…
Pear, Apple & Mulled Cranberry Hand Pies
I’ve always considered myself more of a cook than a baker. The reason is simple: I’m not great at following directions. I also prefer improvisation and developing the dish as I go, adding more salt and spices here and there. But with baking, you must be precise and oh so exact with your measurements, which always requires a little more of…
Goat Cheese & Chive Stuffed Mushrooms
Few things are more delicious than a mushroom cap stuffed with creamy, tart goat cheese and baked until sizzling and golden brown. This recipe only calls for 30 mushrooms, but you may want to have some extras on hand. Once you pop, you really can’t stop. Topped with only breadcrumbs and chives, these mushrooms still pack…
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…
Wheat Berry Salad
I’m literally typing as I’m eating, this salad turned out so delicious I couldn’t wait to share. It’s so simple and fresh and goes with absolutely anything. If you are not familiar with wheat berries, they are a fibrous whole grain with a nutty taste and a delightful chewy texture, almost similar to rice. I paired the…
Summertime Pizza
This pizza is like taking an actual bite out of summer. It’s topped with the quintessential summertime vegetables, corn and zucchini, and also incorporates a mix of sweet and spicy flavors pulled from Italian sausage and tangy goat cheese. I also added an egg on top, because, why not? I wanted the vegetables to shine, so instead of making a base sauce, I…
Pasta Carbonara
What could be better than pasta carbonara, I mean it’s basically like having breakfast for dinner. Coincidentally breakfast is my favorite meal, so you could say I’m a sucker for a big bowl of bacon, egg and noodle deliciousness. My recipe uses bucatini noodles, which are thick hollow noodles perfect for soaking up the egg, parmesan and cream…
Nutella Donuts
I’m on such a donut kick right now. My donut pan is sure getting a lot of use. I wanted to create something completely opposite than my last batch, so I went the chocolate route. When I think of chocolate, I immediately picture Nutella. I’m not a huge chocolate fan, but Nutella I could eat…
Mashed Avocado Toast with Ricotta, Honey & Cayenne Pepper
Avocado Toast is definitely having a moment right now, and it’s no surprise. This snack is healthy, delicious, filling and only requires a few ingredients. Some foods are so simple and easy to make that they don’t seem worth talking about, but when it comes to avocado toast, this one absolutely is. What’s better than buttery, rich avocado and…
Peach, Raspberry and Blueberry Crostata
Well, that was delicious… …but then again, what isn’t delicious that has a sugar and butter crumble on top. Although I have to say, for me, the fruit is the star of this dish. I used peaches as the base and raspberries and blueberries to bring in texture, tartness and those bright, vidid colors. You could throw together…
