This is an adaptation of my Oma’s Basic Scone recipe. Just for fun, I rolled the dough like a jelly roll loaded with some yummy Ficoco spread slathered inside. I loved the sweet treat but could also see going savory with cheese and herbs. So fun to twist it up every now and then and […]
It’s the first week of August and basil is in abundance. Not only is it thriving on our back patio, it has also arrived spilling over the top of our Farm Share from Siena Farms for the past 2 weeks. That’s my queue to whip up some PESTO! I first learned how to make pesto in […]
AJ and I are passionate about seafood. This was our first year participating in the Cape Ann Fresh Catch Community Supported Fishery out of Gloucester, MA. Their direct-to-you model has been awesome, allowing us to chat with Fisherman Nick when he comes into Cambridge on Monday afternoons for the weekly share drop and enjoy […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I just tried Sorrel for the first time last week when it arrived in our CSA from Siena Farms. For those of you who haven’t tasted it before, it’s a beautiful, bright leafy green (upper left in photo above- it kind of looks like large arugula leaves but a bit brighter) that has a delicious, […]
I am in Farm Share heaven right now, thanks to Siena Farms. I just picked up this weeks CSA box and am blown away by everything that is pristine and thriving right now in New England. First out of the box were gorgeous Cherriette Radishes. The sophistication of this “amuse bouche” comes in it’s simplicity: […]
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 […]
For the Top 36 Elimination Challenge on Master Chef, the judges launched Ground Beef at us. I typically only buy ground beef if I am grilling burgers out back. Instead, I like to use ground turkey, pork, chicken or a mix for most of my cooking (chili, meatballs, bolognese, meatloaf…you name it.) I thought “Hamburger” […]
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 […]
What does a man who has been born and raised in New England serve to 3 of the most influential guys in the culinary scene? NEW ENGLAND. DIRTY. LOBSTER. This dish is AJ’s rendition of Jasper White’s amazing Pan Roasted Lobster from the Summer Shack. My favorite part of this dish is the countless […]
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 is one of AJ’s and my favorite pizza combinations, inspired by Todd English’s Figs restaurant on Charles Street in Boston. The fig paste is rich and sweet and is beautifully balanced with the earthy Roquefort and salty prosciutto which crisps nicely in the oven. I like to garnish with chive after I’ve pulled the […]
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 […]
“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. […]
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