My friend Kirstie posted on January 1st a fantastic summation of 2012 come 2013, “Last year my good friend Molly proclaimed 2012 the year of doing…and we did. We did many things. But it was more like the year of building the scenery. Setting the score. Building the foundation. So let 2013 be the year of accomplishment. This year […]
An afternoon of tasty bites, decadent sweets, a splash of vino and some girl talk? I’m there! I recently had the pleasure of hosting a private cooking lesson in our home. If you’ve seen our kitchen, you know that it’s cozy. It cranks and bakes and refrigerates proudly chanting Gordon’s quote, “the best food comes […]
Cool and creamy soup with a snappy bite of citrus-spicy shrimp…sink your teeth into the last week of summer. This soup is a mood and complexion booster thanks to the cukes and avacodo. Serve it as a satisfying starter or as an appetite whetting amuse bouche in a shot glass or demitasse…great for passing as […]
Sometimes the best souvenirs come in the most delicate of bites. Last weekend, AJ and I ventured seven hours north by car, then by ferry to Vinalhaven, Maine for our friends, Katie and Peter’s, wedding. Vinalhaven feels genuine and authentic and the wedding was a reflection of the close knit community that Katie’s family […]
I grew up next to Judy. She is one of the many gems on Bainbridge who I wish still lived a stones throw back in Boston. Anyone who knows Judy, knows that she is an extraordinary, generous and enthusiastic woman and is a force of inspiration and skill in the kitchen. Among her circle, she […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pressure test? psssh! This dessert will wow🙂 My recipe is quick and easy. The trick is to measure and prep every ingredients so you can quickly combine once you get moving. This chocolate heaven is best served immediately out of the oven…(as you will appreciate if you watched episode 7 of season 3 of MasterChef) […]
In the heat of summer, I like to use my oven and cooktop as little as possible. I love using flash baked pizza dough as a foundation for a fresh and hearty summer salad. Baby beets + goat cheese are ever a winning combo in my book. Lucky for us, a beautiful bushel of […]
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 […]
Kohlrabi is another new favorite of mine. Based on appearance, when it arrived in my CSA box, it could have easily been confused with cabbage. Instead, it reminds me of a cross between radish and potato. This great textured vegetable is extremely versatile- whether you shave it raw for a salad, puree it for a […]
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, […]
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 […]
Berries and stone fruit are on sale right now in New England! AJ and I are talkin’ pies tomorrow AM on FOX 25 Boston. Try this 5 minute pie crust as your foundation for celebrating summer in New England! Tomorrow we will be featuring: Strawberry Rhubarb Pie with Thyme and Cointreau Rainier Cherry and Habanero Crostata […]
Monday is Fish Day for the Rossi’s! Every Monday between 4-6p we meet Fisherman Nick in Cambridge to grab the latest catch from Cape Ann Fresh Catch Community Supported Fishery (CSF). The fish is literally fresh off the boat that morning and I love the pleasure of shaking hands with the guy who caught it. If we […]
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 […]
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