Posts under ‘Meats’

There are few things better than homemade meatballs. These Polpette Fritte hail from the northeastern region of Italy and combine spicy Italian sausage, ground turkey and beef with raisins, pine nuts and Parmesan. Roll this killer combo of sweetness and spice in breadcrumbs then saute them until golden brown for the perfect appetizer or addition [...]

My mom, Noni, has been my inspiration in the kitchen for as long as I can remember. From her famous Fried Spaghetti to her unbeatable Baby Back Ribs, Noni is known for her killer cuisine. So while I’m more than 3,000 miles away from my mom today, I’m sending her all of my love and [...]

Bolognese + Asian fusion = Bologasian.
Sounds strangely appetizing, right?
Welcome to the the perfect marriage of traditional Italian cuisine and intense Asian-inspired flavor. My far eastern kick continues this week with two recipes from Cuisine at Home that balance hot and savory with chilled sweet and sour. This quick-fix duo begs for original interpretation, so feel [...]

From the hills of Hollywood (think Nicole Richie and Ms. GOOP herself) to the stone-cold streets of New York City, this recipe is making the celebrity rounds. But it wasn’t until my stylish sister alerted me to it did I decide to put my spin on it and give it a go. I’ve tweaked the [...]

I reported and produced this story with Hannah Yi for DownsizeNYC, a production of The Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University. The story focuses on downsizing in the current economy from lavish restaurant dinners to cheaper, home-cooked meals.
We challenged a former Lehman Brothers employee to throw a “recessionary dinner party” for four people that [...]

Low carb doesn’t have to mean low flavor. An overnight marinade ensures a pungent punch of fresh ginger, garlic and soy sauce in these Asian Beef Lettuce Cups. And all that flavor means there’s no need for high-sugar, high-calorie dipping sauces. A touch of honey carmelizes the meat, while crisp lettuce, carrots and scallions add [...]

From recessionary-themed dinner parties to “recessipes,” we’re all feeling the crunch. And I’m not talking about the sound of my hand diving into a bag of potato chips. Tough economic times means even tighter budgets, and I’ve found that shopping what’s in season is the number one way to cut costs. In addition to being [...]

Cooking a healthy meal doesn’t have to mean spending tons of money on groceries and endless hours in the kitchen. This quick-fix Southwestern meal is not only affordable and easy to prepare, but it’s also low in carbs and high in protein.
The fajita burgers are a blend of my favorite Southwestern flavors, but without the [...]

This recipe combines the flavors of garlic, cilantro and cumin into chimichurri, an authentic Argentinian sauce and marinade. Using the chimichurri as a sauce, this recipe is part pizza, part quesadilla. Leaving the quesadilla open-face allows the tortilla to crisp up and adds a visual benefit to enjoying the meal. You can toss on some [...]

The name for this traditional Spanish stew literally means “I sowed a garbanzo.” The recipe comes from a close friend’s grandmother, Bibi, who created it along with her parents more than a century ago in Asturias, Spain. It’s a one-pot meal with a hearty blend of steak, chorizo and ham. The proteins accent the traditional [...]