A Winter White Brunch

Today’s snowfall and freezing temperatures inspired the wintry-warm brunch I whipped up …wasn’t really feeling inclined to brave the outdoors just yet. I’ve been recently craving the kale salad at one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants, Northern Spy…my version, though a bit different, might just be a close second. Poached Eggs with Kale-Sweet Potato Salad [...]

Holiday Flavor: 3 Recipes To Cheer

Looking for some tasty recipes to add to your holiday meal this year?  Here are a few dishes that incorporate fresh seasonal ingredients, and will have your guests reaching for seconds. Simple Pear and Pecorino Salad: Pears are a delicious winter fruit, and this simple salad incorporates sweet and savory, and a good dose of [...]

Quinoa Mint & Cranberry Salad: Delish & Nutrish.

Looking for a no fail recipe to add a little sexy to your Thanksgiving meal? Ready to step outside the stuffing box and add a protein packed side dish that will really have your guests talking? Our favorite fashionable foodie, Candice Kumai, is bringing sexy back to Thanksgiving with this delicious Mint & Cranberry Quinoa [...]

Fall’s inspiration…balsamic roasted pumpkin

I love pumpkin and generally have a mild obsession with it from September through November. Pumpkin’s packed with good nutrients, antioxidants, fiber, vitamins A and C and for a mere 49 calories a cup, you can’t really go wrong. Instead of the standard pumpkin breads, cookies and muffins, I decided to tackle pumpkin in it’s [...]

BRANDIED PLUM TART :: SOMETHING SWEET FOR FALL

I got on a dessert fix a few weeks back and was dying to try out some new creations just as the last of late summer/early fall’s damson plums hit the farmers market (and after reading a very enticing plum crostata recipe by Melissa Clark in the NY Times.  Fruit-centric desserts are generally my favorites as [...]

The Best of Fall… From Zucchini Bread to Roasted Pumpkin

With the chilly weather of the past few weeks, I’ve taken to turning up the oven and keeping things warm with some great fall comfort foods (my apartment building has yet to turn the heat on so I figured I’d rather cook than freeze to death). Cold weather comfort food obviously has a different meaning [...]

Whimsical Fall Butternut Squash Soup♥

Fall is in the air, feel that crisp and cool stint of a breeze, leaves change into their autumn wardrobe, you dust off those fall boots finally in season, the smell of pumpkin spice, cloves, and allspice are in the air. All things magical and whimsical begin to appear. It’s time to start cooking Fall [...]

Raw Pineapple Cheesecake Recipe

The weather is heating up, so we naturally start craving foods that are more cooling.  The summer months are the perfect time to enjoy fresh fruit, salads and raw foods.  Tropical fruits are very popular in smoothies, juices, and as the basis for delicious desserts. Here are two of my favorite summer treats. Ready for Papaya? Delicious [...]

Summer Brights & A Simple BBQ

There’s nothing better than winding a weekend down with good friends and a laid-back dinner. In this case, we made the most of a nice evening, and took to my balcony for a simple summer supper. Here’s what we ended up with… Grilled Lime-Cilantro Shrimp & Scallops with Zucchini Ribbons & Harissa-Caper Potato Salad Serves [...]

Summer Linguine with Shrimp, Asparagus, & Lemon

STYLE IN THE KITCHEN: Here’s one of my favorite ‘go-to’ summertime recipes that incorporates the best the season has to offer. Makes 3-4 servings ½ box whole wheat linguine 3/4 lb peeled shrimp 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces zest of 1 lemon + juice of 1 lemon 2 Tbsp [...]

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