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 […]
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) […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
I love duck. I actually learned how to perfectly cook duck breast from Gordon’s youtube video about a year ago. My favorite way to serve this beautiful, rich protein is medium rare, sliced on the bias, and served with homemade pickled rosehips from Vinylhaven, ME, creamy Mascarpone Polenta and a Micro Green Salad. No […]
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 […]
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. […]
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