Appetizers

If you’ve been following us closely you know we’ve been all about the comfort food lately, especially soups. With the winter looming ahead and temperatures taking an unexpected dive down (we had snow here on Halloween!) all I want is WARMTH. And with election stress […]

It is officially fall which means ALL I’m craving is pumpkin and some warm, cozy soups! The only downside to this time of year is the return of cold season and it was my family’s turn this week! We will all passed around a case […]

What’s the next best thing after flying to Singapore and ordering up one of their famous chili crabs? Staying home and recreating them with my incredibly easy – but nearly identical – recipe! These sweet and spicy stir-fried crabs got their start at a small […]

  I love a good creamy soup (à la my Roasted Cauliflower Soup), especially when it’s one chocked full of veggies! But DYI you can achieve that same thick, creamy texture without any added milk or cream? It’s healthier, more satisfying, and arguably more delicious! […]

As I mentioned in my last post (One Pan Maple Dijon Pork Chops), a big goal for this week was trying to simplify my recipes. Partially because I hit a wall this week and am struggling to keep my head on straight, but mainly because […]

What do I love most about food blogging? The inspiration that comes from the community of food bloggers and other chefs.  I love writing my own recipes, but I’m also constantly bookmarking posts on Instagram and pinning recipes on Pinterest – there is no shortage […]

Thanksgiving is a week behind us, which means it’s time to focus on the next holiday, well in our case holidays: Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve. I have a solid line up of recipes for the former, but this is a big year for the […]

Whoever told you that cauliflower is “so last year” could not be more wrong. Cauliflower is most definitely still having a moment and this recipe is living, eating proof. I can’t even tell you how many requests I got for it after I posted the […]

Thanksgiving is SO close that I can almost taste it, can you? Maybe that’s because my office hosted a Thanksgiving potluck this week and I’ve already had a “teaser.” Now I can’t wait! But it also means I really need to get a move on […]

Nothing says summer quite like grilled oysters and a bottle of rosé, am I right? We log a lot of hours at the grill in the summer (and all year long too for that matter), but one of my favorite new seasonal traditions is grilling […]

Marc can trace his love for fondue back almost two decades to the summer he spent in Geneva, where he had just about the most authentic fondue you can possibly imagine. My first fondue experience was a close second: at a restaurant that is still […]

As far as seasons go, winter used to be my favorite. This may have had something to do with my January birthday (what kid doesn’t love their birthday month?), because why else would I love this dark and dreary season above all others? But then […]

  It’s hard to believe that summer is slowly disappearing before our eyes (especially on days like today when it’s 100 degrees UGH)! Frankly, it’s probably crazy that I’m posting this in the midst of a heat wave -never mind making it!- but every time […]

  We are in the midst of a crazy heat wave, with no signs of letting up any time soon, which means we’re all desperate for ways to cool off.  Well, I’ve got one for you: gazpacho!  It’s the perfect solution to the “it’s so […]

I’m going to come right out and say it – my hubby is a genius!  I don’t know how he managed to dream this recipe up, but this is the most brillant combination of avocado toast toppings I’ve ever come across.  Creamy avocado, topped with […]

Father’s Day Weekend is upon us and I’m going to bet that most households are planning a BBQ of some sort, especially if the weather’s nice!  Steaks are on the menu here, but before you get to the main course, there’s nothing like grilling up […]

  Radishes are clearly on my mind this month. I am still positively swooning over my spring radish salad, so much so that I’m making it again tomorrow night for a dinner party! This recipe is essentially that salad, in toast form, and I’m going […]

  This recipe is one I have been dying to replicate ever since we left the city (3+ years ago now!). Pita Grill, our go-to Mediterranean take out joint, sold this incredible hummus they called “California Hummus” and I always craved it like no other. […]

  Mmmm spring must really be here – it’s peak artichoke season! There’s nothing I love more this time of year than seeing the produce aisle stocked with plump fresh artichokes. These nutrient-rich, heart healthy “thistles” boast about a million and one health benefits and […]

  “It’s almost that time of year again”… quick, what immediately comes to mind?! After the winter we’ve had, hopefully you answered something, anything to do with “spring” or any variation thereof! But if you went as far as to answer “white asparagus season,” you […]

  Tomato. Fresh Crusty Bread. Two of the best ingredients in their own right and so incredibly delicious when paired together. This is probably the simplest recipe I’ll ever post; only 3 ingredients (ok 5 if you count the salt and olive oil!), but man is […]

I am a sucker for just about any cheesy party dip (who isn’t?!). Our family spinach and artichoke dip is generally our go to, but this twist on the dip (with corn and sun-dried tomatoes) might just be our new favorite. On the night we came […]

We love to entertain in our house, especially because entertaining usually means we have an excuse to go all out and cook something really fun and creative. And having a theme, like the Oscars, just takes it to the next level. We loved throwing theme […]

These are such a great appetizer for guests. Quick and easy to make, but a classy and delicious appetizer to kick off a great dinner. We used phyllo dough bought from the store, but always try to mix it up and come up with creative […]

In my opinion, tomato and mozzarella is the ultimate appetizer, if done right. Lucious heirloom tomatoes, layers of creamy mozzarella cheese, fresh basil garnish…my mouth is watering already! I know, I know, you’re thinking yawn – it’s been done a million times! But, how often […]

I admit, this is a strange problem to have, but what does one do with leftover corn on the cob? Throw the corn in a salad, bake it into cornbread, or – in our case – make up a new dip recipe! Living in NYC, […]

Could this recipe get any hotter right now? Shishito peppers are popping up on menus everywhere, but we’ve been making them for years. They’re one of our favorite go-to appetizers when we want to keep things fresh and simple. Just pop them in the skillet, heat until […]