It’s blueberry season and I had been having a craving for this Best Blueberry Pie- it’s the pie by Rose Levy Beranbaum from Food 52. Only now I have remade the recipe - Best Blueberry Pie - Mary’s Version! The weekend before last, I was invited to my new friend Maria’s house in Bayville, NY. Her … [Read More...]
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Wheat Germ Saucer Cookies
The favorite! Wheat Germ Saucer Cookies. Food makes so many memories. The smells, the tastes, flooding back happy moments, complete conversations and pure joy! These Wheat Germ Saucer Cookies are a … [Read More...]
Ginger-crusted Halibut
Beautiful deliciousness in dappled sunlight! I adore halibut. And I love ginger. So I made up this dish of Ginger-crusted Halibut, not sure how it would really work and it was amazing! You must … [Read More...]
Spicy Maple Glazed Nuts
Total delish Spicy Maple Glazed Nuts These Spicy Maple Glazed Nuts are super simple to make and super delicious, particularly with a cocktail or glass of wine at the end of the day. Not too sweet, … [Read More...]
Lovely Citrusy Shrimp
Lovely Citrusy Shrimp with Bulgar and Haricot Vert Crisp, cool, clean. I think that is what we need right now. And that is what you have in a dish like this Lovely Citrusy Shrimp. I certainly … [Read More...]
Sicilian Orange Cake with Dark Chocolate Glaze
I had a little trouble getting this cake out of the pan... This Italian cake is not too sweet but super moist so you can make this a day ahead and eat it for several days without losing anything. … [Read More...]
Pork Chops with Ginger Blackberry Sauce
My lead construction guy told me, with a wry smile, that this would be my “last supper” in my kitchen. You see, I am completely renovating my kitchen in the city apartment and this recipe that I threw … [Read More...]
Thanksgiving 2020
Thanksgiving is around the corner and what are we to do with the pandemic and the growing rise of Coronavirus cases? We’re not supposed to get together with anyone outside of our “pod”. I get … [Read More...]
Braised Short Ribs – savory and a little sweet!
Finished Braised Short Ribs - savory and a little sweet! I love this time of year - the beautiful fall colors, the weather getting crisper and cooler, sweater-time, bundling up in front of a … [Read More...]
Salmon Rice Bowl with Ginger-Lime Sauce
Finished Salmon Rice Bowl with Ginger-Lime Sauce and a side of roasted broccoli. I have been wanting to post this recipe for quite some time. Probably before I even had this blog - ha! Truly. I … [Read More...]
Grilled Flounder with Sweet Tomato and Chili Chutney, Rosemary and Sage
Flounder hot off the grill! How many of you adore eating fish but are longing for ways that are quick and easy and would love to add a new zing to just a regular old piece of grilled fish with … [Read More...]
Dinner
Sweet and Sour Coleslaw
This recipe is SWEET! It’s both super easy and super delicious! You will LOVE it and get compliments to boot! The day after I served it, requests for the recipe came rolling in. This Sweet … [Read More...]
Smells
Tomorrow is the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Our offices were located downtown near the towers at One Wall Street Court at the time. While our building was unharmed and all of our employees safe, we were … [Read More...]
Appetizers
Zakuska!
Okay, so here is a question: What is a zakuska? (zuh-KOOS-kuh) Tick tock tick tock tick tock.... HMMMMMMMM!!!!!!! an hors d'oeuvre! This Russian word for a snack, zakuska, entered the … [Read More...]
Super easy nachos
This is so easy, it’s almost stupid. But it’s really, really good!! I have seen the most sophisticated people not want to stop eating these in my home. And they are perfect for Super Bowl Sunday. You … [Read More...]
