Julia Child has been an idol of mine for quite some time. (Remember I got both volumes of her Mastering The Art Of French Cooking bibles as a birthday gift this year? Score!) Well if you didn't know, Julia was classically trained at the famed Paris academy, Le Cordon Bleu. So Michael and I thought… Continue reading Oui, Chef! November 28th
Category: Guest Chef Cameo
Food Fight, August 1st
I remember the first time I saw the movie Animal House. What a completely hilarious (and often times accurate) portrayal of immature antics, college traditions, and impressive comic genius all wrapped up in an ensemble cast. One of the most memorable scenes in that movie is when standout star John Bellushi playing the character John… Continue reading Food Fight, August 1st
A Well-Seasoned Life, May 10th
My Mother always uses the expression "doctor it up" when she's seasoning something. She's a wiz in the made from scratch area and her ability to add a little something to prepared foods or take out always amazes me. You've probably already read about her amazing salad dressing in my Eat Your Vegetables blog post… Continue reading A Well-Seasoned Life, May 10th
Full Coverage, April 12th
I was once called a maximizer by an old friend and I had to think about that comment for a bit after she said it. I guess this is one of the benefits of really embracing City life-- you maximize your time. You learn how to multi-task while tuning out the noise. You read and… Continue reading Full Coverage, April 12th
Holiday Feast, April 6th
While Chef Jim Occhiogrosso loved Chef "Broccoli" Rob Martucci's Stuffed Peppers recipe, he's one upped him with a holiday feast. This past Sunday Jim prepared Easter Dinner with Leg of Lamb and all the trimmings. Chef Jim is more apt with a dangerously sharp knife than I, and he started by handily butchering a whole… Continue reading Holiday Feast, April 6th
Chef “Broccoli” Rob Claps Back, March 29th
I guess I did stir up a little friendly competition when I egged on Chef "Broccoli" Rob Martucci to submit a tasty recipe for all of us to make at home... and aren't we all glad that I did! Up next on our menu is most certainly Chef Rob's signature dish, Stuffed Peppers. This recipe… Continue reading Chef “Broccoli” Rob Claps Back, March 29th
Rosenthal vs. Rosenthal? March 22nd
Chef Jim Occhiogrosso certainly keeps busy on Saturday nights! His latest creation is a Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower Pasta that will make you a veggie lover in no time. He starts by lining his sheet pan with parchment paper and tossing chopped cauliflower in olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic, seasoned breadcrumbs, and some of… Continue reading Rosenthal vs. Rosenthal? March 22nd
Sufficiently Stuffed, March 1st
Guest Chef Jim Occhiogrosso is at it again. Jim texted me over the weekend with some impressive shots of his latest dinner creation, and you're going to want to make his Thin Cut Stuffed Pork Chops tonight. He was reading The New York Times, and they just did a whole series on sheet pan recipes--… Continue reading Sufficiently Stuffed, March 1st
Do No Parm, February 8th
At family gatherings we'd sometimes play the fantasy food game of What Three Foods Would You Eat On A Desert Island. Basically you could select only three things that you'd have to eat for the rest of your life-- a what could you eat forever and not get sick of game (calories and health concerns… Continue reading Do No Parm, February 8th
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