Pad Thai with Shrimp

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”62653″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Pad Thai, a stir fried rice noodle dish, is one of the most popular dishes in Thai cuisine. It’s definitely a favorite in my household, so much so that instead of always ordering it from the many wonderful Thai restaurants we have here in NYC, I learned how to make it. […]
Parsee Red Chicken Curry with Hall Wines

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”62613″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] My philosophy is: Why wait to enjoy something special? In this case, why wait for a special occasion to open up the remarkable Jack’s Masterpiece Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 from Hall Wines. I also love to wander around and see new things, which here in NYC is not only an easy feat, […]
Za’atar-Crusted Cod with Summer Vegetables

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”62388″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]I make dishes like this often because they involve one pot and using whatever vegetables you have sitting around. Add some wine or stock and a protein with some spices, roast in the oven and dinner is soon ready. For this dish, I used za’atar, a Middle Eastern spice blend that includes […]
Fig and Goat Cheese Galette with Orange Marmalade and Hot Honey

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”62342″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] You’ll love how easy it is to make this fig goat cheese galette, a classic French pastry that is basically a free-from pie. There is an Italian version, too, called a crostini, but either way, they’re easy to make and you can throw in whatever you like, bake it, and you have […]
Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Icing

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”62316″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Enjoy this pretty-in-pink cake next time friends come over” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Redressed%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text] This pretty pink strawberry cake is light, sweet, and slightly tangy with the addition of sour cream. Serve with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, if you like. Bake it as I did in a silicone mold or you can use […]