Spring and summer are around the corner—and you may be counting down the days until you’re sitting seaside with a plate of fresh seafood and a chilled glass of wine in hand. And, if you’re local, Norwalk’s Rowayton Seafood, with its restaurant and market, is a go-to place to find fresh offerings on the menu…
Cooking a steak in a skillet always reminds me of my time at The Lost Kitchen in Freedom, Maine. I worked in the restaurant’s kitchen for five months as a prep cook, learning everything I could from chef/owner Erin French and her incredible team. Getting to experience the love, creative vision, and hard work that…
If you ask me, blondies and brownies, like apples and oranges, should not be compared. They are distinctly different desserts, and blondies never benefit from the comparison. Brownies are a stand-alone treat, but a good blondie has a rich butterscotch flavor and chewy texture that makes it the ideal base for other add-ins—in this case,…
When it comes to party appetizers, I have a few guiding principles. First, they should be easy to make (especially when there is an entire dinner to cook!). Second, I want to be able to make them entirely or mostly in advance. Finally, and most important, they should be crowd-pleasers that set the tone for…
Ingredients Makes 6 Dozen Filling 3 cups ground walnuts, almonds or pistachios 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon rose water Cookie 2 cups clarified butter, congealed ½ cup sugar 4 cups farina or Cream of Wheat 2 cups flour 1 cup lukewarm milk ½ cup powdered sugar Directions 1. Thoroughly mix the filling ingredients with a…
This year, Valentine’s Day falls on Ash Wednesday, the Christian holiday marking the beginning of Lent. Couples who typically opt for filet mignon might be seeking some lighter fare this Valentine’s Day and for many, this means seafood. Joe Gurrera, owner and original fishmonger at Citerella, says many people tell him they are afraid to…
When I roast sweet potatoes for dinner or a salad, I always make a double batch. I love using sweet potato the next night in soups and tacos, or even, if they are large enough, cut open and filled with spicy chickpeas and tahini. One day, I decided to use them in place of pumpkin…
In this twenty-minute recipe, rice noodles are tossed with a sizzling chili oil that coats each strand with slippery, savory perfection and then are topped with crispy kale chips that wilt slightly under the weight of the pasta. There is an incredible Asian market about half an hour away from me that I like to…
If you’re an aspiring meal-prepper, overnight oats are a sensible place to start. They ask for only five minutes before a sleep in the fridge to transform into a creamy, nutrient-packed breakfast all week long. These oats are my very favorite rendition, made with fragrant coconut milk, a generous dose of vanilla, a warm hit…
If you’re an aspiring meal-prepper, overnight oats are a sensible place to start. They ask for only five minutes before a sleep in the fridge to transform into a creamy, nutrient-packed breakfast all week long. These oats are my very favorite rendition, made with fragrant coconut milk, a generous dose of vanilla, a warm hit…