Posts under ‘Recipes’

A meal just isn’t a complete meal unless the last taste is something sweet. Whether it’s Mini Macaroons after dinner, Monster Cookies after lunch or red licorice after breakfast (yep, the scrambled eggs just weren’t doing it for me this morning), a sugary finale is an absolute must.
And dining out is no different. If there’s [...]

The photograph pictured above, which I took while at The Institute of Culinary Education, was just awarded the 2010 People’s Choice Award by the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) at this past week’s 32nd IACP Annual Conference. The award was presented during the IACP Awards Gala, hosted by former Gourmet editor-in-chief Ruth Reichl [...]

I’m the first to admit that when I entertain, my focus is on the entree and dessert, with appetizers being a bit of an afterthought. I usually prepare, and I use the word “prepare” very loosely, a riveting cheese plate and my guacamole, whether it goes with the night’s Italian/Moroccan/Hungarian/Asian menu or not (I know, [...]

Master baker Nick Malgieri’s Perfect Chocolate Loaf Cake was, well, perfect.
And chocolate cake perfection can only be topped by one thing – chocolate custard perfection. So, naturally, I referred back to one of the nation’s best bakers for the seamless marriage of creamy and crunchy and sweet and savory. Meet Chocolate Pots de Crème with [...]

One day. Three bakeries. Five miles. Nine doughnuts. Welcome to The 2010 Just a Taste Doughnuthon.
I know what you’re thinking, “This girl needs to get a life.” But I’ve lived in New York City for almost two years now, and I still have yet to find a jaw-dropping, fancily frosted, circuitous ‘nut-o-perfection that leaves an [...]

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 [...]

I bet you wouldn’t guess by my undying love for donuts and Cheetos that deep down, I’m a champagne kind of girl. But I don’t drink it because it’s fancy. And I definitely don’t drink it in an attempt to harness my inner Olivia Palermo (champy, anyone?).
It’s refreshing. It tastes great. And call me crazy, [...]

Monet was to the art of painting as Nick Malgieri is to the art of all things confectionery. Author of nine cookbooks and Director of Baking Programs at The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE), Malgieri has established himself as the foremost authority on delectable desserts. From Supernatural Brownies to Chocolate Chunk Zucchini Cake, this man [...]

I have been eagerly awaiting Module 4 of my culinary arts program, as it signals the start to four straight weeks of intensive pastry and baking. From cream puffs and croissants to pâte à choux and palmiers, we will be covering every inch of sugar-topped and butter-stuffed glory.
We’ve made the transition from culinary lessons, where [...]

I’ve always dreamed of touring the California coast, stopping at wineries to taste the fruits of Napa and Sonoma. Thanks to last night - and in all honesty, a recent episode of The Bachelor (go Team Tenley) - my desire to sip my way through California’s vineyards just got a bit stronger.
The 3,000-mile stretch between [...]