Italian Chicken Noodle Soup
January 12, 2011
I couldn’t have had a better morning waking up to the sun shining brightly on all the newly fallen snow across the city. It’s a perfect day for a cup of homemade chicken noodle soup.
Combining my favorite ingredients from the traditional chicken noodle and Italian wedding, you get a fantastic mix of the best. I brown chicken, add in the chicken stock and water, and allow to cook for an hour and a half. Then putting in the vegetables- carrots, celery, kale and onions, I cook until tender. Next step is removing the chicken, debone it and add a box of pastina. Finally for the Italian wedding part, I take dime-sized cooked meatballs, stir in the mix and there you have a delicious bowl of soup.
My father's soup recipe made with chicken, mini meatballs, carrots, pastina, kale and some seasoning
Winter Hor d’oeuvres
January 3, 2011
Before my holiday break came to an end, I enjoyed my final day in Syracuse relaxing and snacking on toasted cheese and my father’s famous spanakopitas by the fireplace. While his recipe consists of the traditional spinach and feta cheese combo wrapped in triangles of filo pastry sheets, he adds a topping of raspberry jam that is just the right amount to satisfy your sweet tooth. A perfect treat for a damp winter day.
Honey & swiss cheese on toast with a side of mixed nuts and blueberries
Spanakopitas with raspberry jam
Holiday Brunch
January 3, 2011
A Sunday holiday brunch with family friends.
Crepes and a snowflake themed table setting
Baked ham with pineapple and a fresh fruit salad
Happy New Years!
January 1, 2011
Bringing in the new year at the Deutsch’s at Mount Snow in Vermont.
Some of Vermont's best Indian dishes at the Deutsch's
Happy New Years from Vermont
Oreo Truffles
December 30, 2010
My cousin’s oreo truffles he made for a family gathering were a huge hit. Simply done, you crush oreos into a bowl, mixing in creme cheese, and then rolling out to balls and dipping in melted chocolate. On to the fun part– drizzling white melted chocolate and powdered sugar to make them look like they’re worth a million.
Oreo Truffles
Merry Christmas!
December 24, 2010
Candy canes are the perfect final touch
Never too old to put cookies out for Santa
Sunset Grille
December 23, 2010
To kick off the weekend in Aruba we enjoyed a delicious girl’s night dinner at the Sunset Grille. Below is my Prime Kurobuta Pork and Leslie’s Chilean Sea Bass entrees.
Prime Kurobuta Pork: Two medallions of sirloin wrapped bacon; herb-crusted Caribbean chimichuri with tropical relish. Chilean Sea Bass: Topped with balsamic whole grain mustard, green herbs pesto sauce, ove roasted Roma tomato and Bermuda onion rings
Sunset Grille
Aruba Preview
December 22, 2010
I’ve just returned from a long weekend in Aruba to the cold, yet festive Manhattan. For four days I feasted on amazing local dishes that I can’t wait to share. With Christmas rapidly approaching, plus more shopping left, and traveling upstate, all I can post at the moment is a preview of the beautiful sunsets and fresh coconut, but be sure to check back soon. Happy Holidays! x
Sunset and a coconut being prepped for some coconut shrimp
More Gift Inspiration
December 16, 2010
If time is limited and you aren’t into the whole DIY cookbook gift, pick up Food Fashion Friends by Fleur Wood for anyone on your gift list that has a love for entertaining. I couldn’t resist buying it the other day at Anthropologie, and have already convinced others it belongs under their tree this year as well. It’s an amazing collection of not only recipes, but everything you need for a successful and unique dinner party–styling tips, music and funky locations. The photography is gorgeous and the ideas inspiring.
Food Fashion Friends By Fleur Wood
Who doesn't love dining on the beach
More amazing ideas...
It’s Not Winter Yet
December 10, 2010
Although the cold temperatures have arrived, it’s not officially winter for another week and a half. I love breakfast, and everything about it… the apple cinnamon crepes and bacon, the chocolate croissants and fresh fruits, and accessorizing with leaf napkin rings one last time this season.
Leaves, Lemons & Limes
Tea, chocolate croissants, apple cinnamon crepes and bacon
a camera in the kitchen 