Bacon, Imported, Recipes
For those that LOVE Bacon, you can never get enough. Here is a dish that my sister brought to a dinner for a starter: bacon wrapped pineapple. All you need is a package of bacon, a can or two of pineapple chunks and toothpicks. Lay the bacon flat on a cutting board. Cut into thirds. Place a piece [...]
Imported, Valentine's Day 365, Wanderlust
By Kate Collinson While many island-dwellers turn their nose up at the thought of crossing the river, the city views and larger spaces gives the Brooklyn restaurant scene a serious advantage. Catch the N train across the Williamsburg bridge or take a romantic stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge for gr[...]
Giveaways, Gotta Have It!, Imported, Valentine's Day 365
There’s nothing more blissful than spending an entire morning in bed with your loved one, enjoying a romantic breakfast in bed, a soothing cup of coffee or a glass of champagne, the NY Times crossword puzzle, a good book, or just listening to some great tunes. Here is a list of songs to inspir[...]
Imported, Recipes, Side Dishes
A simple side dish to whip up in minutes, Honey Kissed Creamed Carrots is a very good complement to grilled meat or fish dishes, like this pan-grilled steak with sauteed mushrooms. Honey Kissed Creamed Carrots Ingredients: 1 bag of carrots 2 tablespoons sweet butter 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup almon[...]
Beef Dishes, Imported, Recipes
A really good steak only needs salt and pepper, and that is just what this beautiful rib eye steak called for. The meat market at Chelsea Market has amazing cuts of steak, and this beautiful rib-eye steak can easily feed two. I served this steak with a side of sauteed-mushrooms with sliced scallions[...]
Imported, Recipes, Salad and Dressing
Sometimes simplicity is all that is needed, especially when flavoring layer techniques are applied. Here taste and texture perfectly complement each other in this salad mix of radicchio, which has a slight bitter note, paired with the sweetness of cherry tomatoes, and the texture of ricotta salata, [...]
