Spring raab is making it’s first appearance at the farmers markets this month, but what exactly is it? Spring raab is a member of the broccoli family, but looks nothing like broccoli. It looks a little like broccoli raab, for which the name might imply, but the taste is quite… Read More →
Spring raab is making it’s first appearance at your local farmers market. It’s a younger version of broccoli raab, but with several differences: the floret heads are much smaller, leaves tender and taste mild and delicious. Raw in salads or cooked briefly, you have a healthy leafy green and can’t… Read More →
This is a perfect way to repurpose your leftover rice, making it into a delicious and tasty brunch dish using asparagus and egg. To read my story about asparagus click on this link. Print Asparagus, Black Rice and Poached Egg: Seasonal Chef Recipe Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time:... Read More →
Asparagus is another spring vegetable making its way to the farmers market this season. It’s a delicious ingredient that is wildly versatile and easy to cook. Incorporating it into any meal is simple: it can be the star of a dish or a supporting character. Steamed, grilled, sautéed or pureed. Asparagus,... Read More →
Ramps are in season for a brief moment in the Spring. What better way to extend their short time with us than pickling them? This recipe for pickled ramps was adapted from Saveur. Using their measurements I adjusted the ingredients slightly. It’s quick, easy and very tasty. To read more about… Read More →
The time as come, they are here, but only for a brief moment … yes, I’m speaking of ramps, truly the harbinger of Spring. Well, at least for me it is. Last week, this week and perhaps maybe one more you will see them at the farmers markets and specialty… Read More →
Thyme is an earthy herb that pairs beautifully with mushrooms. Add quinoa and nuts and you have a veggie burger that is a real hit! The best part: this burger is not only vegetarian, but vegan as well. Click this link: to read about the herb thyme and see my story… Read More →
Thyme is one of my favorite herbs to cook with. It’s an aromatic herb, generally purchased in little bundles. The tiny leaves found on the thin woody stem are typically stripped off and thrown into dishes whole or finely chopped. The whole spring can also be used in slow cooking… Read More →
Leftover chicken gets a new spin by updating it with tarragon and chives. To read more about my post about tarragon click here for the post. Print Chicken Salad with Tarragon, Chives and Blackberry Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 4 This updated chicken salad… Read More →
Tarragon is an herb that is used quite frequently in French cuisine, but not a typical mainstream herb in the everyday kitchen. It has the aroma of licorice, and tastes like a cross between basil and anise. You will generally find it used with fish, chicken or even with eggs…. Read More →
Pickled celery makes this sandwich just a little bit different. Combined with fresh dill, it really takes your egg salad to the next level. To read more about this fresh herb click this link to see Seasonal Chef Maria Reina’s article about cooking with fresh Dill. Print Egg Salad Sandwich… Read More →
Cooking with dill is not something I generally do. Generally it’s parsley, basil, thyme and occasionally rosemary. Dill has a particular flavor, a cross between anise and parsley, and lingers slightly on your palate. My earliest memory of tasting dill was probably in my mother’s Stuffed Grape Leaves. Her version… Read More →
Spring is technically here, but officially I’m not so sure. Yesterday the temperature topped out at 60 but dropped to 35 in the evening. We’re also at that point in the year, at least for me, where inspiration is challenging. I’m so tired of Winter vegetables and the Spring crop… Read More →
With my friend Shari I ventured to The Beehive, in Armonk, for Restaurant Week. I’ve been to Armonk many times with my husband for dinner, but strangely never there. The Beehive is located only about a half mile from Main Street, on Old Route 22. I noticed it on the HVRW… Read More →
The end is near for Friday Fish Dishing. During the weeks of Lent, leading up to Easter, Small Bites has been bringing you many different fish dishes. I jumped on that bandwagon too, creating some fun and interesting dishes with fish. Today I have my take on Sea Bass, Chilean… Read More →
About a month ago I visited Village Social, in Mt. Kisco with my fellow blogger Margaret Rizzuto. For Christmas this year Larry got me a new camera for my food pictures and she offered to help me figure out all the bells and whistles. Village Social not only is a beautiful… Read More →
Today is the first day of Spring. You would not really know it by the weather we’ve been having in the Northeast. The day before yesterday we got nearly 6 inches of snow, which thankfully melted away yesterday. I think we’re all ready for the change of seasons. Over the… Read More →
Last week the Friday Fish Challenge winner was a wonderful looking trout dish from Eastchester Fish Gourmet. So it got me to thinking about what I might be able to do to mix things up a bit with trout. If you know me by now, mixing things up is what I… Read More →
It’s Hudson Valley Restaurant Week 2013, and I am jazzed about the new twist on things! Liz Johnson is mixing things up this time and put together a fun Scavenger Hunt for everyone to participate in, while dining out at our magnificent Hudson Valley restaurants. Last night we decided to… Read More →
Dry beans, you find them in the relatively non-descript aisle at the the supermarket, usually positioned right next to the canned beans. You’re probably saying to yourself, “why bother? the canned ones are here and ready to use.” Truth be told I would have agreed with you a half dozen… Read More →
Halibut, very much like salmon, has tremendous nutritional value. It’s a mild flavored dense fish that has the perfect texture to grill, pan fry or even simmer in stews and soups. Halibut is loaded with Omega-3s, B Vitamins and a whole host of other nutrients. It’s a flat fish that… Read More →
When I found out last week that this week’s #FridayFishDish was going to be salmon, I wanted to jump on that bandwagon. Salmon ranks up there with not only being a super healthy ingredient for you to eat, but incredibly versatile and easy to cook. Salmon is high in protein… Read More →
If you’re like me, getting out to a restaurant in the middle of the week can be tricky. The hours don’t line up if you or your spouse are working late or the idea of sitting down for two hours in a restaurant is not that appealing. Frankly, sometimes it’s… Read More →
It’s February, the holidays are over and we’re in the dead of Winter. My computer weather icon is showing the low 20’s all week and we even got a dusting of snow. The good news is that we’re at the midway point of winter and I could not be happier…. Read More →
Lentejas, lentilles, lenticchie … whatever language or culture you look to you will find this tiny powerhouse. Lentils have been part of our diet for thousands of years. It’s thought to be one of the first domesticated crops during the Neolithic era. Lentils are a relatively inexpensive ingredient and come… Read More →
Last weekend I found myself with a free Saturday morning and feeling the “itch” to go to a farmer’s market. Except for a quick demo in late December at the now defunct Rye Brook Market, I’ve been pretty much off the “circuit” since mid-October. November and December are generally the… Read More →
So here we are, right in the middle of winter. It’s cold and snowy in my neck of the woods, and the vegetables are starting to all meld together for me … potatoes, parsnips, squash …. but what a pleasant surprise to come across this very special ingredient! Meyer lemons,... Read More →
The holidays are behind us now and everyone is making their New Years resolutions. Truth be told, I generally never make a bold statement of resolution. I pretty much feel that you should be resolving every day of your life to do better, live well and be happy. I have… Read More →
You pretty much just have to say “The Cookery“ to me and I’m game. I’ve totally loved everything I’ve ever eaten by chef David di Bari. His food is creative, inspired and just downright delicious. I’ve had the great fortune of dining at The Cookery on many occasions, not the least of which… Read More →
For the people that know me well, “looking back” is not part of my thought process. Moving and looking forward is how I live my life each and every day. However, taking stock of what you accomplished seems to be appropriate for all of us, at the end of the… Read More →
