Monkfish, or “poor man’s lobster”, came in our Cape Ann Fresh Catch CSF this week! Monkfish are opportunistic feeders and have a sweet tooth for shrimp, shellfish and sand eels. The flavor is rich, sweet and succulent reminiscent of lobster, without the hassle of a shell. The texture of the meat is more firm than […]
Guilty pleasure confession: I love to sit with an entire, chilled watermelon half on my lap and chow. Give me a spoon and 15 minutes and there will be nothing but rind and one happy soul left over. However, that’s when I’m alone, without a witness, as it looks like I am about 7 months […]
Braised Bluefish with Baby Bok Choy in Saffron Jus We received a whole Bluefish last week in our Cape Ann Fresh Catch CSF. Bluefish is another great example of why buying whole fish really works to your advantage when it comes to quality and flavor. One of the reasons why this delicious fish has a […]
Fish and Chips are one of my favorite flavors of summer. I love this recipe because it is a healthy, “bikini approved” alternative to the often deep fried version. And, the clean up is quick and painless as you do not have a vat of oil to dispose of. I also love the use of […]
What a night! My friend Kaimana Chee just sent this over. Not only is he an incredible cook himself earning a spot among the Top 100 best home cooks in America, but he also has the ability to bring light to even the most difficult of evenings. Thank you, Kaimana, for adding a little levity […]
AJ and I love curing our own sausages and meats. As we live in the Back Bay and have a “galley” size kitchen, duck proscuitto has become a superb “alternative” to making room in our fridge for an entire dry cured ham. (Trust me, if it was up to AJ, our produce and condiments would […]
When I was 16, I lived in Denmark for 6 months. Some of my nearest and dearest friends are Danish and I grew up with special Scandinavian traditions and specialities mixed into my life back on Bainbridge. I think “rød grød med fløde” or Red Porridge with Cream is the prize of Denmark…well, at least […]
Fisherman Nick brought us 4 gorgeous whole grey sole this week from our Cape Ann Fresh Catch CSF. If you are lucky enough to get your hands on a whole fish, here is a great fillet demo from their website. Flat fish have a different bone structure than cod or salmon so the technique is slightly […]
This is one of my favorite summer desserts. There is nothing like chilled custard-y lime flavors to refreshen the palate on these hot summer nights. This recipe is extremely quick and easy. The texture tastes like a delicious egg-based custard, however, the creamy consistency is achieved with sweetened condensed milk. I like to romanticize this […]
This recipe is another one of my mom’s that I remember from when I was little. She used to make the most delicious Banana Coconut Tea Bread that she would serve when friends would come for an afternoon visit. Traditionally, her recipe is made with toasted coconut and coarsely chopped walnuts and is lovely sliced. […]
My folks were out here this past week to celebrate the MasterChef premiere with AJ and me. I didn’t waste a minute asking them to whip up a few of the dishes that remind me of my childhood. I have lived over 3,000 miles away from them for over 10 years, so recipes are how […]
Here she is… This White Clam Pizza is about to go National!!! I will be preparing this classic New England Pizza for Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot as my Signature Dish on the premiere of MasterChef USA/FOX tonight and tomorrow night, June 4th and 5th at 9pm on FOX. My hope […]
There are many reasons why I love this dish. AJ made this for me the first night he cooked for me, early on in our “courtship.” It was more like a test. Could I “mangia” the bi-valve with as much passion and enjoyment as he had since he was a little boy? Needless to […]
It’s soft shell crab season in Boston! Soft Shell Crab is a Blue Crab that has recently molted its hard shell, making the entire crab delicious and edible. The meat is tender, delicate and sweet. When you find these little guys fresh and in season, there are 3 simple cleaning steps necessary to prepare them […]
This spring, I took an amazing pastry class out in LA from Pastry Chef, Clemence Gossett. So while Pillsbury may have a place in my freezer, this 5 Minute Pie Crust has become a fantastic addition to my culinary arsenal when the ingredients are too perfect not too dote on just a little extra! Yesterday […]
If this drink could talk it would say, “I has hoping you would swing by!” This is a toast to AJ and some of our most fun times together, laughing and making plans for our future over Cava Sangria at Pipa in NYC. While I tried to weasel the exact recipe from the bartender without […]
“A burning desire that has yet to be unleashed.” Gordon Ramsay From Le Cordon Bleu in Cambridge, MA back in November, to a whirl wind pilgrimage to the Master Chef Warehouse in LA this past Spring, AJ and I are thrilled to share our love for each other and our passion for cooking with America. […]
I just came across this quick video that AJ and I shot back in November just before we walked into our first Master Chef Audition at Le Cordon Bleu in Cambridge, MA! Little did we know that we would BOTH make it to the Top 100 of America’s Best Amateur Home Chefs out of over 52,000 […]
Our friend Rick lives just north of Boston on a beautiful farm and keeps our fridge stocked with fresh chicken eggs. Friday, we got an extra bonus when he brought us nearly 5lbs of RHUBARB. ‘Tis the season for all things rhubarb! This Cakette is kind of like an upside down lemon pound cake “topped” […]
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