Appetizers and Tapas, Imported, Recipes, Romantic Meals
Heat up the flames of passion with this wonderful Greek classic–saganaki. When saganaki is served in a Greek restaurant, often the waiter or chef brings the dish to the table and pours an ouzo-based sauce over the grilled cheese then ignites the dish for a dazzling effect. As you bask in the f[...]
Breakfast and Brunch, Imported, Recipes
No doubt about it, there is something special about being served breakfast in bed. As you lie there barely awake savoring images of the night before, your lover is in the kitchen creating the next interlude for seduction. The aroma of brewing coffee permeates the room–a cup is delivered your w[...]
Imported, Romantic Meals
The one thing about attending an event at the James Beard House is the endless creativity and inspiration unleashed by each chef starting with the event’s menu and the unique selection of food and wine pairings, the use of exotic spices and flavors, to the way in which they plate each dish. Th[...]
Appetizers and Tapas, Imported, Pasta, Recipes
For a luscious quickie that will satisfy all senses, this seduction meal will delight the eyes, tease the imagination and grab you with its divine taste. A sure winner that can be made in 1/2 hour. crab ravioli in saffron cream saucesaffron cream sauce2 tbsp butter1 shallot, minced1/2 cup dry white [...]
Imported, Romantic Meals
I spoke to Chef John, the publisher of a wonderfully, informative food blog called Food Wishes— a free video recipe blog that features instructional videos that expertly guide you through his recipes ensuring culinary confidence and successful entertaining with great meals. Many of the r[...]
Gotta Have It!, Imported, Recipes, Salad and Dressing, Side Dishes
Walking along Park Avenue I came upon one of my all time favorite contemporary Mexican restaurants–Dos Caminos. I was immediately drawn to a brightly colored book in the window– Mod Mex: Cooking Vibrant Fiesta Flavors at Home by Executive Chef Scott Linquist. Needless to say, I rushed in[...]
