Food
Pasta Primavera
Lately, all I want for dinner is carbs (and cheese). This is not really a new thing. I am a lover of carbohydrates— a “carbivore,” if you will. And while …
Shaved Celery Salad with Dates & Pecorino
I first had this salad at a lovely little restaurant in Cobble Hill. Colonie serves farm-to-table Italian fare. Don’t miss the mushroom paté crostino with summer truffles, chervil and nasturtium …
Mediterranean Chicken
I’m having a love affair with olives. Creamy castelvetrano olives, garlicky marinated olives, Lebanese style olives with shreds of preserved lemon… lately I just can’t get enough. So when thinking …
Cookbook Club: Flamingo Estate— Bitter Greens, Citrus & Pistachio Salad
I have officially been influenced by social media. It’s not often you see a “Roma Heirloom Tomato” scented candle. I had to have it. Free shipping on orders over $100? …
Destination Miami, a dining guide
Though I currently reside in Connecticut, Miami will always be a place I call home. After 15 years in and around Coral Gables, this long-requested guide is well overdue! What …
Pappardelle with Meat Sauce
When it comes to pasta vs. sauce (yes, sometimes they compete), I always tend to favor the noodle. I go light on the sauce, heavy on the cheese, preferring to …
Lemon Orzo Skillet
Butter, white wine and lemon. By far my favorite components for a sauce on just about anything— fish, chicken, even pasta. Butter brings a nutty taste and velvety texture while …
Cookbook Club: Ottolenghi Simple & Roasted Whole Cauliflower with Green Tahini Sauce
Mezze might just be my favorite way to eat. Lots of small dishes full of different flavors— some hot, some cold— served together as a meal. This is up my …
Fennel & Frisée Salad
Sometimes you need a butter break. Something light, sometimes crunchy, often citrusy to brighten things up after savory apps, between various types of casseroles or before the Christmas cookies are …
Cookbook Club: Michael’s Genuine Food & Jade Dressing
When I think of my time in Miami, there are a handful of places that come to mind. My “spots.” Most of them involve food. Surprise, surprise. Hillstone in the …
Cookbook Club: Nothing Fancy & Sticky Chili Chicken with Hot-and-Sour Pineapple
It’s no secret that I love to entertain, and Nothing Fancy by Alison Roman might just be my favorite cookbook for dinner party inspiration. Subtitled, “Unfussy Food for Having People …
Whole Roasted Cauliflower
If there was ever an ingredient celebrated for its versatility, it’s got to be cauliflower. Rice, gnocchi, pizza crust, sandwich wraps (why?!)— cauliflower can be just about anything you want …
Greek Stuffed Peppers
Happy Friday, friends! Can we talk about green peppers for a minute? Because sometimes I forget all about them, and they really deserve a permanent spot in the fridge. Sautéed …
Cookbook Club: Cook Beautiful & Delicata Squash Agrodolce
Welcome to the first edition of the Cookbook Club! This new, monthly feature will spotlight one of my favorite cookbooks in each issue. I am by no means a book …
Grilled Heirloom Carrots
I’ve decided to become a big believer in fall grilling. Is that actually a thing? Not sure. Should it be? Absolutely yes, for multiple reasons:
- This. Weather.
- Orange food loves