This Hungarian Pea Soup recipe, courtesy of my mom, is a simple dish that can be made in less than 30 minutes. The nokedli, or traditional Hungarian dumplings, add body to the soup without weighing down the delicious blend of sauteed onion and authentic Hungarian paprika.
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For the soup:
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
¾ cup white onion, [...]
Del Frisco’s Steakhouse in midtown Manhattan is one of my all-time favorite restaurants, and while their steaks are some of the best in the city, their crab cake appetizer is what brings me back every time. The restaurant keeps the coveted recipe a secret, but after some searching online I was able to combine several [...]
I’m gearing up for the start of my second semester of grad school, and with the pressures of the first draft of my master’s project due in less than a week I’ve resorted to one pot cooking for the night. A simple fried rice dinner is my go-to on days when I’m left feeling drained [...]
Many people shy away from salads because the leafy entrees either lack flavor or leave their stomachs wanting more. But this salad with smoky bacon, crisp water chestnuts and a tangy vinaigrette will satisfy even the biggest of appetites. I love to create salad recipes because you have the freedom to pick and choose your [...]
Tomato soup and triple grilled cheese. If anyone knows comfort food, it’s Ina Garten. And with snowstorms blowing from New York to Chicago and even to Las Vegas this year, this perfect pairing provides warm comfort even on the coldest day. Using canned San Marzano tomatoes in place of fresh tomatoes not only adds extra [...]
We’re hosting company over the holidays and Noni and I wanted to make a special dinner for our guests. This beef bourguinon recipe was inspired by a recipe in one of my cookbooks, however I have balanced the proportions of red wine to beef stock in order to produce a thicker sauce with less of [...]
My aunt introduced me to this amazing recipe during our recent Thanksgiving potluck, and it quickly became the star appetizer for the evening. This salsa-like dip is great served with chips, and can also be used in salads or atop grilled chicken and fish. I’ve tweaked the marinade proportions slightly to lessen the sugar load [...]
I’m finding less and less time to cook as the pressures of grad school build up, so this quick and easy fajitas dish has become one of my staple mid-week meals. You can do a majority of the prep work the night before, just make sure to store the marinated chicken and the pre-sliced peppers [...]
Marinated flank steak was always a crowd-pleaser in our household growing up. And while the meat alone may satisfy carnivorous cravings, marinating the steak overnight in honey, soy sauce and ginger will serve to kick up the juiciness. Grilling the steak on a pannini rather than a barbecue will provide an evenly heated cooking surface [...]
This recipe was originally created by Esther Katrenics, a devoted chef and long-time friend of my grandmother. Veggie Bars are one of several “must have” dishes at every Carberry Family gathering, and while hand-chopped veggies add a personal touch, there is no shame in cheating a little with a food processor. I have substituted light [...]
