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The Coconuttiest of Coconut Cake of all time from John Barricelli of SoNo Bakery and Café
This will make this year’s Easter Dinner end on one delicious note. Now we realize that this a very last minute post and it’s completely out of our normal publishing cycle. But Andrew is making this today and we’ll be sharing it under strict social…
When the Stock Market swoons, it’s time for a Financier
There’s no bad time for these little bits of heaven that use just 6 ingredients and take under 15 minutes to bake Truth be told, in good times and bad, it’s always time for a financier. The little French almond cakes, leavened with egg whites,…
Brown Sugar Tart
It may not be the best time in our lives…but it’s still a great time to bake. We’ve noticed there’s more baking going on than usual. And why not? We not only have the time while we self-quarantine, we also have the need to lift…
10 Great Recipes for all that Chicken you just bought.
Roasted, Baked, Broiled, Fried, Stir-Fried, Here are 10 Terrific Recipes for Chicken. There’s been a big run on chicken since we started sheltering in place in the U.S. Fresh chicken sales are up 76.5 percent according to IRI, a Chicago-based Analytics firm. “This”, says Chad…
Floyd Cardoz’ Indian-Spiced Tomato and Egg Casserole
Chef Floyd Cardoz and one of his dishes . Homage to Chef Floyd Cardoz whose passing stunned the Culinary World As many of you know, the Culinary Arts lost one of its own this week. The Coronavirus took the life of Floyd Cardoz. New York…
Nigella Lawson’s Meatzza
You really have to taste how good this is to know why it’s one of our most popular recipes of all time. As promised, here’s another recipe to get us through being stuck in the house. It’s unorthodox for sure. It’s basically a giant hamburger…
Spicy Baked Pasta with Cheddar and Broccoli
All that pasta you just bought put to very good use indeed. In New York City where I live, the supermarkets have been stripped bare of many items. But I have to say the complete absence of pasta is quite stunning. That may well be…
Doughnut Muffins. One of our most popular posts ever is so right for right now.
This is a great time to get your kids in the kitchen making these terrific treats. I had to go back to 2010 to find this phenomenal recipe. I got the most reader comments we’d ever had before. It is off the charts in another…
My latest Travel Article in Porthole Magazine has just been published…And here it is!
Beautiful Budapest is a destination along the Danube River for cruise passengers coming both from the north, Amsterdam, and the east, Romania. The Danube runs right through the middle of the city that most don’t realize is actually two cities in one. Buda, on the Danube’s…
Solidarity Pasta…with Asparagus, Red Pepper and Burrata.
Beloved Italy is beset with a healthcare crisis like no other. You would have to be living in outer space not to be following the story of the Covid-19 Virus. And if you have an affinity for Italy, I am sure your heart, like mine,…
Asian Pork Buns with Bok-Choy Slaw
A perfect lunch or casual dinner dish features Asian flavors just right for the whole family. This is a wonderful flavor-filled casual meal for serving at lunch or dinner. It brings Asian tastes to the table achieving the balance of sweet, sour, salty and umani…
From “Sheet Pan Suppers*” Roasted Salmon with Asparagus and Pistachio Gremolata
The Sheet Pan: A great way to cook because it can be used to roast, bake or broil. For Christmas, one of Andrew’s gifts to me was Molly Gilbert’s book (Workman Publishing 2014). The asterisk is because the book also puts Breakfasts, Desserts, and Snacks…
Lamb and Beef Kofte with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Two countries create a dinner dish worthy of at least two stars. I love a great meatball which is really what Kofte are. I am always on the lookout for new flavors to try. This recipe is from two different sources: A Turkish recipe from…
