‘Tis the season for holiday cheer… and if you’re looking for something a little different in the “cheer,” category give the Figgy-Orange Cocktail a try. This recipe from Food & Wine combines the beautiful flavors and aromas of the season in one festive glass. The cocktail calls for Punt e Mes, which is an Italian vermouth. It’s […]
Recipes
Marvelous Ginger Snap German Pot Roast
As soon as beef starts to melt while it’s cooking, you know you’re in for a treat. Next question, what’s the sauce you’ve added, to make it praise-worthy? In this case, Saveur magazine gives as a German sauerbraten, as it’s traditionally called, with everything you need to make it fabulous on the plate and on […]
Christmas Dazzle: Lemony Veal Piccata
We know it’s the time of roasts, chops and steaks, but we liked the sound of going Italian this year with Steve Martorano’s version of veal piccata, brightened with lemon, Pinot Grigio and capers. We’re going to serve roasted potatoes on the side, and drag every forkful through that veal sauce. Steve’s fans in Florida […]
Maybe the Best Meatballs in the World
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 […]
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 […]
