Chef Steve was a little touchy when Gourmet magazine suggested he is the meatball king of the world, which isn’t exactly an insult. But back in the day, Martorano wanted people to know he could cook other things well, too. That’s not news to the crowds who wait for tables at his Florida and Vegas […]
Recipes
Healthy Sweet-Savory Noodle Kugel
We’re excited about this mouth-watering kugel from our contributor, Danielle Padula. Her mission, and our dream, was to create a kugel with a beautiful balance of spices that could shine through without being overpowered by cream. What Danielle made for us has true richness without all the fat, yet sings with flavor. Make a lot; […]
Delicious Holiday Cheer: Italian Aperol Sour
From Alex Province: While I was looking for the perfect (low alcohol) cocktail to serve over the holidays, I stumbled across this martini courtesy of Bourbon & Branch of San Francisco for Williams-Sonoma and it was love at first sight. Now, anything served in a martini glass is festive in my opinion. And, because it […]
Apple Skillet Cake
There are foods that appear at the Jewish holidays that I crave all year, including brisket and latkes. Now I’m adding to the list Martha Stewart’s easy apple cake made in a skillet, and it is to die for. You could certainly make this with a variety of colorful fruits, though apples are especially good this […]
Quickie Melted Ice Cream Egg Nog
Last minute guests arrive on a Sunday afternoon near the holidays…what to do? Head to the freezer and take out a container of ice cream with lots of egg yolks in the recipe (Haagen-Dazs and Ben & Jerry’s vanilla are examples.) Defrost it in the microwave, stir the melted ice cream into a bowl and […]
Steak with Velvet Peppercorn Sauce for the Holidays
Here at last is a mistake-free sirloin steak with a peppercorn sauce that feels like velvet in the mouth. Velvet in the mouth is important as a sensual experience, but it also means you’ve avoided the common problems associated with this dish — bitterness and an overpowering edge to the crushed peppercorns, obliterating any taste […]
