Moroccan Tacos
I’ve always been fascinated by fusion dishes, but it always seems to me to be a hit or miss affair, no matter what cultures are force-collided in a pan or bowl. What follows is the melding of two...
View ArticlePotato and Turnip Salad with Citrus Honey Vinaigrette
For Memorial Day I made this dish in honor of my father who is a veteran. He served his country for over 13 years, including three combat tours in Vietnam. No matter how many Purple Hearts or Silver...
View ArticleShrimp and Mango Salad
I hardly ever make shrimp anymore. I think it’s because after Ron and I started dating we probably ate shrimp twice a week. We just enjoyed eating it. Shrimp is one of those foods with which you can...
View ArticleHealthy Turkey Burrito
New York Fashion Week is around the corner, and this past week I’ve been doing a lot of work for our other company. Client demands haven’t left me much time to cook dinner, but I’ve been playing with...
View ArticleGrilled Veggie Pita Sandwich
While on set last week, the lunch caterer cooked up delicious red quinoa, roasted chicken and these tasty pita sandwiches with grilled vegetables and yogurt. I decided to make my own version with a bit...
View ArticleThe Joy of Breakfast via Weekend Omelette
I love cooking breakfast on a leisurely Saturday or Sunday. Sometimes I wake up late, sometimes it’s the early morning. I head down to our kitchen, start by making an espresso or latte. Sometimes I’m...
View ArticleChicken with Mushroom and Zucchini Medley
With all the fresh vegetables from the Farmers’ Market, I tend to forget what I have in the fridge. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t over buy our food; I just forget what I buy because I have so much...
View ArticleEnd of Summer Salad
With summer coming to an end here in New York, I was craving my favorite summer salad before the hearty dishes take place in my kitchen for fall and winter months. This meal strikes a nice balance...
View ArticleHerb Salsa!
I love growing herbs year-round in our loft. I use heirloom, or at least non-GMO seeds, which always seem to taste better. Even if they didn’t, I’d still feel better about eating them than something...
View ArticleSapporo-Roasted Chicken
My mother-in-law recently gave me a beautiful pottery to roast chicken. At the center of the dish is a cup-like structure to set the chicken on vertically, with a hollow center for liquid of your...
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