Monthly Archives: February 2011
Short Ribs with a Red Wine Gravy
It seems like a rarity these days that I’m cooking for one. Actually, these days it’s more likely that I’m cobbling meals together from leftover dishes I’ve prepared for various clients or events. A friend of mine and I laughed … Continue reading
Filed under Meat, Table for One
Braised Short Ribs
This morning I had the pleasure of cooking with Hoda and Kathie Lee on TODAY! It was a hoot and a half. They have way more energy than I’d even imagined. The segment previous reptile segment ran long, cutting into … Continue reading
Filed under Meat
Mushroom Bisque
It’s so cold outside. Yesterday when I woke up at 5 AM the weather genie on my iphone said it was 17 degrees and “feels like 4 degrees.” Two hours later it read 19 degrees and “feels like 2 degrees.” … Continue reading
Filed under Soup
Thai Coconut Tilapia with Forbidden Rice
I’m definitely on a Thai kick these days. I don’t know if it’s the cold weather or a serious lack of spice in my personal life, but all I’ve been craving is curry. Curry I love. Tilapia I do not. … Continue reading
Filed under Seafood, Table for One, Weight Watchers Friendly
Thai Tomato Soup
This is another adaptation to the Spicy Squash Soup I fell in love with last summer. And of all the adaptations I’ve made to that soup, this one is by far my favorite and doesn’t contain any squash. I created … Continue reading
Filed under Soup, Table for One, Weight Watchers Friendly
Penne with Kale, Mushrooms and Bacon
We know I’m obsessed with mushrooms…well, and bacon. I’m kind of obsessed with kale, too – which wasn’t always the case. Last year when my CSA box was packed with kale EVERY WEEK, I thought, once when winter was finally … Continue reading
Filed under Pasta, Table for One
Sunshine Eggs with Spinach and Rye Croutons
There was one recipe from Bon Appétit’s January issue – the Sunny Side Up Eggs on Mustard Creamed Spinach – I just couldn’t get out of my head. I wasn’t sure if it was the photo that got me or … Continue reading
Chocolate Truffles
The next best thing to me hand delivering chocolate truffles to your door (with flowers and wine, of course) is me hand delivering my favorite recipe for chocolate truffles to your inbox/RSS reader/Google search/Twitter feed/tumblr dashboard. Adapted from Jennifer McCoy … Continue reading
Filed under Dessert
Scallop Bruschetta
I’m obsessed with this dish. I served it as an appetizer at the speaker’s dinner for the WE Festival a few weeks ago and have made it for myself for dinner at least three times since then. Dress some frisee … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizers, Table for One
Domestic Fables Biscuit Collection on AHAlife
I like to think that my food is great because I’m an amazing cook. But I’m going to let you in on a little secret, I have a spice purveyor with magical skills that by far outshine my own. Lior … Continue reading
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