The Perfect Winter Treat: Baked Brie en Croûte with Sliced Apples and Raspberry Jam.
Winter is finally here in New York.
I went outside this morning about 6 am and it was 11 degrees. When it’s 11 degrees it feels like 3 degrees, so I ran back into the house for the warmth of my coffee cup and laptop and to think about hot food and delicious treats.
Right now is prime baking season, so I’m joining the cool kids and turning up the freak switch to high.
Ok, I’m not that outrageous and there is no freak switch…just my oven that ..um..I’m turning up to high.
Enough with my failed attempts of culinary comedy and trying to fit in with the Millennials.
On with the show.
Saint Patrick’s Day Corned Beef with Rustic Veggies and Beer.
Oh yeah, St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th, and that can only mean one thing.
Getting drunk at 9 am?? No…….well, maybe..but it’s a “day for wearing of the green” and other kick-ass Irish traditions, like making Irish soda bread, watching the parade on tv, listening to Irish music and ..ok, perhaps getting drunk early in the morning.
Many of you don’t know that St. Patrick was not even born in Ireland, in fact..it is said that he may have been,,,ugh..don’t shoot the messenger, Italian. Yup.
Waiter…extra whiskey in my coffee please.
So before you start drinking green beer and dancing with strangers make sure that you gather up all of your ingredients and ready to have the most delicious corned beef and cabbage that you have ever had.
Perfect Porterhouse Steak. Simply Awesome.
It’s January on Long Island and it is oh so cold, but that isn’t keeping me away from the outdoor grill, aka, The Beast.
In keeping to my January foodie theme, “The Month of Meat”, I am officially a Porterhouse perfectionist.
The recipe at the bottom of this blog will give you simple step by step instructions for grilling the most amazing Porterhouse steak that has ever been placed before you.
Usually this time of year I am busy with my slow cooker making soups and sauces and other slow food creations but that’s not the case this year, so far.
Better-than-Steak House Char-Grilled Rib Eye Steaks.
Even thought it’s April, for some reason Mother Nature decided to grace us with 30 degree weather and a bit of sleet and snow, but that’s not going to stop us from grilling, is it?
Well, perhaps but the nice weather is on it’s way and sooner than later we’ll be drinking beer in the backyard, floating in the pool and chillin as we’re grillin.
Roasted Halibut with Lemons, Olives and Herbs.
Seafood is something that people are still intimidated by.
“The house will smell if I cook it.”
“It’s too delicate of a fish. I’ll overcook it and make it dry.”
“Fish is too expensive to experiment with. I’ll leave it up to the pros.”
STOP!!!! IT!!!!! NOW!!!!
Anything at first can be intimidating but that’s because it’s new to you. So what?
You research it and give it a try.
I promise….it won’t hurt.
Buffalo Cauliflower Steaks with Blue Cheese Dressing.
Sunday is fast approaching and you need something for the big game, but are sick and tired of the same old buffalo wings and pasta.
Well fear not my friend. We are going vegetarian and running towards the goal line.
