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 [...]

Obsessing Over: Rhubarb!

Rhubarb’s peak season is fleeting, a couple more weeks and then poof, it’s gone until next spring. Often under-appreciated, rhubarb is one of those ingredients that can make your eyes light up when spotting it at the market or featured on a menu. Versatile, vibrant and mellow in taste, it’s certainly worth a test-drive if [...]

Dreaming Of Sunshine… And Shortbread!

Yesterday’s dreadful rain has me fantasizing about springtime and sunshine so bright that it enlivens you to the core.  Even when it’s gray and dreary, these little rosemary-lemon shortbread I baked up over the weekend do just that.  The mix of herbal and citrus notes, and of course a nice dose of buttery sweetness, take [...]

Morning Warm Up: Oatmeal Done Right

Yup, it’s definitely oatmeal weather these days.  It’s freezing here in NYC, and even if you live elsewhere, oatmeal can offer up a warming, filling breakfast option. But with it, there always seems to come a side order of questions…are these carbs ok to eat for breakfast or am I going to blow up, particularly [...]

Holiday Cookies With Flare! Chocolate Pepper Confections.

The first snowflakes of the season earlier this month were perfectly timed to pair with the above chocolate pepper cookies I baked for a friend’s holiday party.  These aren’t just any old Christmas cookie.  They hail from my friend’s mother’s kitchen with a lot of love and a little spice.  Marcia Russell has been making [...]

Homemade Granola Bars: Pure Goodness

With the weather getting colder, and a few first flakes falling today, what better time to settle in and do a little baking? Our favorite Stiletto Chef, Candice Kumai, put together this homemade granola bar recipe, and, having sampled them myself, I can tell you they are PURE goodness! You will see by the ingredients [...]

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