Lemon Drop Martini
Some cocktails have a way of taking you back to a particular place and time. For me, the Lemon Drop Martini will always be Hong Kong. I first made one in 2004, when we were living there. Hong Kong nightlife was buzzing.
Warm Duck Salad
I absolutely adore salads like this! It shouts out fresh and is abundant in vitamins and minerals. I haven’t always been a fan of duck as I thought it unhealthy. However, I did some research and along with watching celebrity chefs show off their creative ways of serving it helped me to get out of…
Butter Tart Squares
I can’t remember when I first ate a butter tart…it’s been a very long time. This is a recipe I’ve had for a while now and came across it when I was searching for another in my book of recipes I’ve collected over the years. The butter tart square, I am guessing, hails from the…
Ricotta Dumplings with Tomato Sauce
After making my first ever batch of homemade ricotta – the results were exceedingly good – I decided to make ricotta dumplings. Back in January I made ricotta gnocchi and liked the results so I was intrigued to see how these dumplings would turn out. When I read the ingredients, I thought how could three-quarters…
Roasted Tomato Crostini with Homemade Ricotta
I don’t know what’s prompted this or maybe it’s just because I haven’t been aware of it but it would appear there’s a homemade cheese revival happening. Recently I stumbled across a company by the name of Urban Cheesecraft where they sell cheese making kits which can be found online and in some grocery and…
Zucchini Boats
It seems I’m on a vegetarian kick of late and this recipe stood out to satisfy the craving. I mentioned on a previous posting that I am hooked on Pinterest. It was while I was on Pinterest I noticed a food photo by my friend Paul Lowe (Sweet Paul) who pinned this recipe from Proud…
Tabouli
While I was having a coffee with my husband in Barnes and Noble I spotted a book called Skinny Bitch. With a name like that how could I not investigate further? It peaked my curiosity and after skimming through the book I knew it was a keeper. Kim Barnouin speaks the way I do about…
Carrot Cake Muffins with Maple Cream Frosting
I have a confession to make…I am hooked on Pinterest! When I first joined last year, I wasn’t sure why and then my girlfriend Jenn told me to think of Pinterest as my virtual pinboard. Ok, I still wasn’t enamored with the idea until I used my DIY board to make a gift bag out…
Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Aioli
When dinnertime rolls around I am usually thinking about the timing of it as I need to stop what I am doing and pick up my husband from the train station. It’s not far to the station…only 7 or so minutes but I don’t like to leave the stove on whilst I am away. John…
Wonton Soup
Chinese food is so diverse and no wonder it’s one of my favorite world cuisines! What I enjoy most, and I think is quite unique and not so prevalent in Western cuisines, is that Chinese food is prepared in bite-size pieces making it easy to consume. There are eight regional cuisines in China. All are…
Cheddar Cheese Horseradish Dip
Since moving to New York, I now have four places I like to food shop: Whole Foods, Stop & Shop, DeCicco’s and Fairway Marketplace. These shops (with the exception of Whole Foods) are all within 5 minutes of where we live. All offer their own unique brands and style of food shopping. Whole Foods (12…
Winter Caesar Salad
What happens when potato salad meets Caesar salad? Answer: a delight to the senses! This is one of those recipes where the sauce is the crowing glory of the salad. It brings all the ingredients together and makes a statement – hey look at us! Making your own dressing is so easy there’s no reason…
Stuffed Chicken Pockets with Red Pesto and Ricotta
This dish screams flavor and it’s so easy to make. Making the pocket in the chicken breast isn’t hard and I’ve attached a link here for those who would like to see a demonstration. When purchasing chicken breasts, look for ones that have a solid, plump and round shape. The color of the chicken’s skin,…