From Faith: What does a bartender do in a huge snowstorm with no ingredients for a cocktail? If that bartender is our contributor Anthony DeSerio, he starts scrounging and brainstorming. Now he’s inspiring us, too. Anthony was house-sitting at his sister’s when the storm hit and wouldn’t quit. After running around shoveling and buttoning up the […]
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Earl Grey-Honey Martini: Healthy, Calorie-Friendly
From Faith: In keeping with our recent theme of calorie-friendly cocktails, we asked our frequent contributor Anthony DeSerio for something that could be served hot or cold, and would be health and calorie-friendly; he produced a lovely martini using Earl Grey tea and honey, mixed with vodka, tequila, or gin (around 60 calories per ounce.) This […]
Michael’s Fennel Spice Rub
This simple, flavorful spice rub is one of my favorites, and will transform your roast turkey as it cooks sitting atop a bed of fresh rosemary sprigs. The best part is that you can make the rub ahead, then freeze it or store it for when you need it. When I led a food and […]
Thanksgiving Special: Crispy Lemon Broccoli with Shaved Parmesean
Especially at the holidays, we want side dishes to taste terrific and not stress us with a million complicated maneuvers. The added bonus of these recipes is that they will also work for any meal this Fall and Winter. (Food Schmooze® listener Danielle Padula, is a home cook, food writer and staffer in the test […]
Ina Garten: Make the Whole Turkey Ahead of Time
Seriously? You can actually roast an entire turkey ahead of time and serve it hot at the table? Yes, says Ina, and she now does it often, including on Thanksgiving. Here’s the thing… it’s not only Ina’s taste in flavor combinations and technique that always win us over—it’s her knockout ideas. And they are as dazzling […]
Foil Packet Velvet Steamed Salmon with Razzle Dazzle Sauce
If you’ve eaten a velvety salmon and wondered how it’s done, wonder no more. Now you can easily do it at home by steaming your salmon in an aluminum foil pouch in the oven. And what’s more, we’re providing you with what I call Lucinda’s Razzle Dazzle Green Sauce to drizzle on. The recipe comes […]
