I followed the recipe in the book, which did differ somewhat from the recipe that is online at the Food Network website. I pounded the chicken breasts to a 1/2 inch thickness and then cooked them until almost completely cooked. Of course, I also seasoned them before cooking, which the online recipe missed totally (that… Continue reading Balsamic Chicken Couscous and Spinach
Ferrara Bakery in NYC
The inside of that case is what I imagine heaven to be like. This is Ferrara Bakery & Cafe in New York City. This place is, in a word, awesome. After our dinner in Little Italy at Pellegrino’s, we did a bit of walking around/digesting. Our plan was to go to Ferrara’s for dessert and… Continue reading Ferrara Bakery in NYC
Chocolate Bread Pudding Recipe
I will start out by saying that I am not a bread pudding lover in general, and neither is my husband. However, I have been wanting to make this recipe for a few months now, ever since we went out to dinner and a friend ordered some sort of chocolate butter bread pudding for dessert.… Continue reading Chocolate Bread Pudding Recipe
Trip to Little Italy NYC
When we were in New York with my family over Passover we all decided to go into the city one day to see a Broadway show and go out to dinner in Little Italy. It was a day of fun, food, and shopping with my parents and sister, and my honey of course. The Broadway… Continue reading Trip to Little Italy NYC
Simple Chicken and Rice, Spanish Style
This is a ridiculously good and easy recipe, which I adapted from a recipe I found in a Weight Watcher’s cookbook. I make this at least once a month for dinner, and it is always so hearty and satisfying. The chicken breast is seared and then boiled in flavorful chicken broth, so it comes out… Continue reading Simple Chicken and Rice, Spanish Style
Lamb with Hint of Orange
We are lamb lovers so I was happy to see this recipe picked, though you could absolutely substitute a stew cut of beef in this meal. This turned out to be a hearty comforting Sunday night meal. I used a butterflied leg of lamb from the butcher. I kept closely to the recipe ingredient list… Continue reading Lamb with Hint of Orange
A Special Matzah Recipe
Matzah what? If you are not Jewish and you don’t have Jewish friends, then you probably have no idea what in the world matzah brei is. If you are Jewish, particularly an American Jew, then you know that matzah brei is actually quite tasty for Passover fare. Though, I don’t really know any Jews who… Continue reading A Special Matzah Recipe
Working with Veal Breast
Chances are you’ve never seen a veal breast. I know I hadn’t up until recently, when my local supermarket found itself with some mistakenly ordered whole veal sides. A veal breast is the same cut of the cow as a brisket. Since the veal is so much younger, it hasn’t had the time to develop… Continue reading Working with Veal Breast
Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies Recipe
I baked these cookies this past weekend with my step kid. This child is a chocolate fiend and he would live on candy if we allowed it. He originally wanted to bake a cake but we did not have much time. So I went in search of a quick chocolate chip cookie recipe. These cookies… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies Recipe
Simple Seafood Risotto
Risotto is a great technique to master, because once you have a handle on making a good risotto, the possibilities are endless. This is a seafood risotto that we ate a few Friday’s ago. We do not eat meat on Friday’s so I am always looking for fish and pasta dishes to make. (I have… Continue reading Simple Seafood Risotto