Vatan Restaurant—An Escape in the City You’ll feel like you’ve escaped New York and arrived in India, specifically the state of Gujarat, when you walk into Vatan Restaurant, with its painted walls, enchanting booths, statue of Ganesh, and the overall ambience of this dramatic-looking restaurant. The vegetarian menu is “all you can eat” and there

How to make a dreamy brioche bread pudding If you’re looking for a cozy, satisfying, old-fashioned dessert, bread pudding checks off all of those boxes. And when it’s made with fluffy brioche (I used the brioche swirls with chocolate chips from European company St. Pierre), a pinch of cardamom, and a dash of bourbon, then

Host a Bake Sale to Help Fund Cookies for Kids’ Cancer When my daughter Sabrina was born 10 1/2 years ago, I lived in NYC’s Chinatown and was a member of a parenting group named Bowery Babes, which is how I found out about local mom Gretchen Witt and her son Liam, who very sadly

A lobster roll recipe, this one with a twist Summer is winding down, which means I’m trying to savor all of my favorite summer foods like corn, tomatoes, berries, and of course lobster rolls. Always happy (and eager) to try new versions of classics, I was excited to learn that Chef Tim Labonte of BlueFin

I love the combination of fresh lime juice, garlic, jalapeño peppers, along with a dash of fish sauce, plus mint and crushed peanuts. It all adds up to a tangy sauce to coat y rendition of Vietnamese noodles. While Vietnamese sauces like this one used to feel complicated to me, they’re actually quite easy to

This free form phyllo tart is very forgiving; the layers don’t have to be perfect at all because you’re going to cover them with creamy ricotta and slices of fruit. For some crunchy texture, add crushed, spiced pecans or perhaps some toasted pine nuts.

Ceviche, a specialty seafood dish popular in Peru and many other Latin American countries, might seem like an intimidating dish to make at home, as if it’s something to order only when dining out. But in fact, the making ceviche is quite simple—and you can get creative with the types of fish and seasonings you

Friends coming over? Need something super easy but impressive, not to mention flavorful, to serve? I recommend these 5 recipes for phyllo dough shells. The shells are already cooked so all you have to do is add a variety of ingredients, both sweet and savory.Your guests will enjoy these one-bite treats. My 10-year old daughter

#ad There’s nothing like a juicy burger on a summer day, especially at a barbecue or beach party with family and friends. That first bite is always so enticing…the soft bun, the taste of the burger, the sauce, and cheese. Oh la la! When it comes to burgers, what are your favorite flavor combinations? I