ARTICLES For Christmas
PUMPKIN FLAN
WITH 3 COMMENTS
This savory, sweet and spicy pumpkin flan is silky smooth with a kick of spicy toasted pumpkin seeds. It is the perfect make-ahead dessert as it needs to be made at least the day before you serve it. BTW, it is gluten-free.
PAVLOVA WITH BERRIES, BROWN SUGAR AND SOUR CREAM
WITH 6 COMMENTS
Like the prima ballerina who inspired it, a good pavlova makes for a show-stopping culinary performance that will not readily be forgotten. This brown sugar, berry pavlova "cake" gets a standing ovation. Simply finger-licking good!
MODERN ROASTED CUCUMBER AND TOMATO TEA SANDWICHES
WITH 3 COMMENTS
Roasted tomato and cucumber tea sandwiches paired with a hand-muddled Upper East Sider, make for the perfect summer afternoon cocktail party.
UPPER EASTSIDER GIN COCKTAIL
WITH NO COMMENTS
And I didn't think I liked gin! This light, refreshing, herb-infused cocktail will make you to a gin enthusiast.
QUICK-ROASTED TOMATOES
WITH 5 COMMENTS
Luscious flavor bombs, roasted tomatoes are perfect accompaniments to meat or poultry, stand-alone appetizers or add-ins to countless recipes. This hot-oven short cut, is great when you don't have 3-4 hours to slow roast.
SLOW-ROASTED TOMATOES WITH WHOLE GARLIC CLOVES
WITH 22 COMMENTS
Slow-roasting transforms a great tomato, or even a not-so-great tomato into a luscious, flavor-dense, chewy treat. They stand alone in a tapas platter or can be worked into salads, soups, bruschetta, eggs, pasta, salsas and more. A slow-roasted tomato is the little black dress of your culinary wardrobe.
GINGER SMASH CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL
WITH NO COMMENTS
Muddled ginger, fresh mint and lemon are the bases for this very special holiday cocktail. You may like it so much you will want to make it all year long.
RACK OF LAMB
WITH 6 COMMENTS
Rack of lamb is a special treat that is surprisingly easy to make. You will love this simple herb-crusted recipe.
POTATOES GRATIN
WITH 5 COMMENTS
Potatoes gratin are a near fool-proof, sublime indulgence. And let's be clear, they are an indulgence, but worth every mouthful for that special occasion meal.
ROASTED PROSCUITTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
WITH 2 COMMENTS
This is so easy, I hate to even call it a recipe. There is nothing original about it, but it is a great appetizer to pull out of your hat on short notice or when you want to wow without a time investment.