Cookie Dough Brownies
A bunch of our friends met for dinner at the Pier 70 Café last night. It was a picture perfect night, not too hot and with a beautiful sunset. This…
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June 30, 2009
Breads and Muffins / Breakfast/Brunch / Cheese / Chocolate / Dairy / Desserts / Eggs / Nuts / Pasta / Poultry
Sugar Donut Muffins
One of my sons had a friend sleep over the other night. He’s a huge fan of my baking, so I knew I had to make something really good for…
June 29, 2009
Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad
One of my favorite things to eat in the late summer is a Caprese Salad made with ripe heirloom tomatoes. There's nothing better. I can eat it for breakfast, lunch…
May 18, 2009
Berry Sorbet
The weather in NY has been ridiculously warm these last couple of days. It's like summer. And there's nothing better in the summertime than cold sorbet! I…
April 28, 2009
Dinner Spanakopita
I needed another non-meat meal for Good Friday so I decided to launch into spanakopita, Ina Garten-style. I'm going to sing her praises once again. I truly don't think I've…
April 13, 2009
Chive Risotto Cakes
Every now and then I like to eat a vegetarian meal, and tomorrow is Good Friday so it was a perfect time to try these risotto cakes. Boy, are they…
April 10, 2009
Black and White Cookies
Black and white cookies are a traditional New York treat. You'll find them in bakeries and delis all over the city. Anyone remember the old Seinfeld episode where Jerry talked…
March 9, 2009
Roasted Potato Leek Soup
I really love to make soup in the wintertime. It's great on a cold night, and I really enjoy eating the leftovers for lunch for the next couple of days. …
February 28, 2009
The Ultimate Quiche
I traditionally make this quiche on Christmas morning. It's incredibly rich and delicious, and if you have the bacon already crumbled and the cheese grated, it's a cinch to throw…
January 5, 2009
Broccoli Salad
I went to the farmer's market in my neighborhood the other day and they had beautiful heads of broccoli. I bought one and then searched for something to do with…
November 19, 2008