Casey’s Rockin’ Red Chicken
It was an unseasonably warm day in February in NY. 75 degrees in February! It’s unheard of. We broke a new record. It was a nice break from the cold winter, even if it was...
Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Sea Salt
Sunday afternoon is a great day for baking. My son absolutely loves chocolate chip cookies. He asks for them for dessert almost every night! I decided to make a more adult version with chocolate chunks...
Pear Walnut Bread
Lately, I’ve been kind of obsessed with pears. They taste great, and I love the way they look when they’re baked. I’ve been trying to put together more recipes that include these little beauties! In...
Aromatics
On Groundhog Day this year, the groundhog in Pennsylvania so his shadow, so we all know what that means…. six more weeks of winter! Guess we’ll be waiting a little longer for Spring flowers….sigh....
My Day at ABC’s The Chew!
When I first walked through the doors of the studio, I felt the butterflies in my stomach. I was nervous, excited, and so anxious all at once. I was at The Chew… THE CHEW!...
Lemon Madeleines
I can remember the first time I had a Madeleine. My aunt took my parents, my now husband (then fiancé) and I to the French restaurant, Chez Lucienne in Harlem. After we dined on mussels...
Williams-Sonoma Nonstick Madeleine Pan
The French Madeleine is the perfect little bite of cake. A little crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. To make the perfect Madeleine, you need to either eat one from...
Pear Cheese Tart
I love cakes and brownies, but I really, really love fruit desserts. I make apple pie year-round, not just during Thanksgiving. When summer comes, and all the varieties of fresh fruits hit the market, fruit...
Roasted Tomatoes
Tomatoes are one of the great vegetables that can be found year round. Well, technically they’re a fruit, but we eat them like a vegetable. In the summertime, you can pick some fresh from a...
Aluminized Steel Brownie Bite Pan
If you’re hosting a dinner or having a gathering, you want your desserts to look spectacular, whether it’s a fabulous creme brule or a simple fruit bowl. If you’re making brownies, one way to bring...