From Faith: Open your liquor cabinet and grab a bottle of your favorite spirit. Open the refrigerator and grab your favorite summer fruits. A little fresh mint and you have the makings of a fabulous frozen summer punch, thanks to our contributor, Anthony DeSerio. The fresh fruit flavor of this punch will make your guest think […]
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Best Ever Easy Grilled Trout
What a fabulous idea, to soak boneless trout fillets in a little sugar, salt and water before grilling to produce fish that is moist and very delicious, thanks to the combination of fresh dill and lime that cooks with the Rainbow trout fillets. Don’t worry about bones. Simply tell your local fish market you’d like […]
Campari-Grapefruit Party Popsicles!
All you need are popsicle molds or ice cube trays for this winning recipe, inspired by our pals at the Food Network magazine. But I’ve added a little something because I adore the Italian liquer, Campari, widely available here, paired with grapefruit juice; I order that combination before dinner all summer long. — FM Photo: […]
Cocktail Invention: The Mellini
From Faith: Every so often, thanks to human creativity, cocktail-makers invent something new. That’s what Anthony DeSerio did, with help from a chef he worked with years ago, who knew he’d come up with something original… The Mellini, as Anthony calls it. What’s truly original about this drink is that the liquid is made from the […]
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 […]
Comfort Food: Mac & Cheese with Carmelized Onions and Cauliflower
From Christopher Prosperi — This is one of my favorite comfort foods to make in the oven Fall through Spring. It has a few steps that can be done ahead of time, in the spirit of Ina Garten. It’s rare to use egg noodles in mac & cheese but I love the softness of them. […]