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Sorry to all of you for the delay since the last post, but I have big news to share! This past weekend, we got married! And naturally, it’s been a busy couple of weeks with a lot of eating out and ordering takeout. But now I’m back in the kitchen with all sorts of new … Continue reading »
I love oysters, and I think the best ones I ever had were in California at Hog Island, where we ate them right after they were pulled from the cold water. We can’t get them quite like that here in NY, but these are pretty close to being that good. If you’re not a master … Continue reading »
It’s been two years of M&M! I can’t believe the blogiversary managed to sneak up on me again, but it’s been quite a year! Here are a couple of my favorite recipes from the year, hope you enjoy them and thanks for following the blog this year! White Wine Sangria One of my favorite springtime … Continue reading »
I admit this recipe sounds a little strange. Canned tuna combined with eggs doesn’t really sound like something I want to eat. But somehow, it becomes something much better than it’s parts. The sweetness from the onions and the tangy, salty bite from the anchovies really makes this a memorable brunch or breakfast, and I … Continue reading »
I’ve always been a big fan of fruit roll-ups, even though it’s somewhat embarrassing to admit. They are a guilty pleasure from when I was a kid, so when I saw how easy it was to make them at home, I was intrigued. To be fair, these are really more like the healthy fruit leathers … Continue reading »
Originally I found a recipe for gluten-free meatballs that used a yakitori technique of cooking part of the meat and then stirring it into the rest of the uncooked meat to then form balls. This was supposed to keep them light without the use of breadcrumbs. I have to say, my attempt at this failed … Continue reading »
A frittata is the Italian version of an omelette, but much more forgiving to make. They’re also great if you’re trying to feed a couple people, because you can make a big one and you don’t have to stand over the stove for too long. They start stove-top and then move into the oven to … Continue reading »
I love a good smoothie, and I make many varieties of this one depending on what I have in the fridge and freezer. I’m not averse to throwing in some frozen fruit, but obviously fresh is better. The addition of kale gives this smoothie some extra fiber and vitamins. Strawberry Kale Smoothie 1/2 apple, cut … Continue reading »
I’m not a big fan of ricotta. I never have been. There are lots of things I used to stay away from because they had ricotta, although now I’m not quite as serious about it. I still don’t eat lasagna with ricotta, or anything that looks like it was made with the mass market supermarket … Continue reading »
This idea spawned from an excess of sweet potatoes in the fridge and a recipe I happened to have pinned from Whole Living. Their version was so healthy though, that I thought it wasn’t going to stop my craving for hummus. Initially, the sweet potato just absorbed all the flavorings and left the hummus rather … Continue reading »
Spring is an exciting time of year– new vegetables and herbs at the farmer’s market, fruit is finally back in a meaningful way, and there is always the possibility of eating outside. While it’s still early and we can still get decent citrus, I love this Bay Scallop Crudo with Tangerine to start off a … Continue reading »
I love soup in general, but this is definitely one of my favorites. It combines the delicate crab flavor with sweet corn and little spice from some paprika to make a quick and easy lunch or appetizer. It’s better with fresh corn, but in the winter I don’t hesitate to use frozen. Crab and Corn … Continue reading »
These are a perfect appetizer or weekend lunch, even if you’re not trying to eat healthy– but if you are, they’re even better. Citrus gives it a nice, bright flavor and the avocado adds some richness. You could substitute corn chips for the lettuce, but you certainly won’t miss them if you don’t. Crab and … Continue reading »
Summer rolls are one of my favorite Vietnamese foods, but you may also know them as spring rolls (not to be confused with the fried spring rolls). They are almost like a salad with shrimp and rice noodles wrapped in rice paper served with a sweet citrus dipping sauce. They are very healthy, but also … Continue reading »
This is one of my favorite new weeknight recipes because you can have it on the table in 15 minutes. If you make the chimichurri ahead of time and marinate the chicken, you literally are only in the kitchen for the time it takes to put the chicken in the oven. The chimichurri is also … Continue reading »
I love the brightness of citrus in the middle of winter, when we don’t have a lot of good fresh fruit. I add it to salads and grains, but you can’t go wrong with half a grapefruit and a spoon. When I’m looking for something a little more elegant however, this salad is perfect. A … Continue reading »
We are back! Sorry for the wait for a new post, I’ve been transferring M&M to a new host and it took a while for everything to go though. New post to come tomorrow! Please let me know if you have any problems with the new site or any comments/suggestions! I’m still working through some … Continue reading »
If you’ve been wondering about the draught of posts this week, I’ve been busy making changes to the site! I think I’ve got the kinks worked out, but I apologize in advance if anything wacky happens as I switch to the new version. Please feel free to drop me a note with complaints or suggestions [...]
This may be the last pasta post for a little while, as I’m going to try to be a little healthier for as long as I can stand it. Sweet potatoes are a favorite around the apartment, and they make light and fluffy gnocchi with more depth of flavor than regular gnocchi. Combine them with [...]
This may be the last pasta post for a little while, as I'm going to try to be a little healthier for as long as I can stand it. Sweet potatoes are a favorite around the apartment, and they make light and fluffy gnocchi with more depth of flavor than regular gnocchi. Combine them with some crisp sage and pecorino, and they become truly delicious little clouds. Sweet Potato Gnocchi 1 1/2 pound s
This crisp broccolini is topped with toasted almonds and breadcrumbs to give it some texture and depth of flavor from the almonds. The oils from the almonds permeate the breadcrumbs, and help to give some crunch as well. Best of all, this is a quick and healthy side that you can make in under 10 [...]
This crisp broccolini is topped with toasted almonds and breadcrumbs to give it some texture and depth of flavor from the almonds. The oils from the almonds permeate the breadcrumbs, and help to give some crunch as well. Best of all, this is a quick and healthy side that you can make in under 10 … Continue reading »
As soon as I saw this recipe, I knew I had to try it out. It’s a dense chocolate loaf cake that I like best warmed with some vanilla ice cream although it’s also great as a breakfast treat. This cake is definitely worth a try, and it’s really quick and easy to make. It’s [...]
As soon as I saw this recipe, I knew I had to try it out. It’s a dense chocolate loaf cake that I like best warmed with some vanilla ice cream although it’s also great as a breakfast treat. This cake is definitely worth a try, and it’s really quick and easy to make. It’s … Continue reading »
Bread pudding is the perfect way to use up leftovers, whether it’s vegetables from last night’s dinner, bacon from yesterday’s breakfast (who has leftover bacon?!), or bits of cheese after that party. The important thing is to have some flavorings like onions, garlic, and herbs along with cheese and eggs to soak into day old … Continue reading »
Bread pudding is the perfect way to use up leftovers, whether it’s vegetables from last night’s dinner, bacon from yesterday’s breakfast (who has leftover bacon?!), or bits of cheese after that party. The important thing is to have some flavorings like onions, garlic, and herbs along with cheese and eggs to soak into day old [...]
I’ve had some rolled oats in the cabinet for a while, and I decided to try this recipe to use them up. It’s a healthier version of my cheddar parmesan crackers, and the oats give them a heft that makes them a more filling snack so you will eat fewer and get full faster. Perfect [...]
I’ve had some rolled oats in the cabinet for a while, and I decided to try this recipe to use them up. It’s a healthier version of my cheddar parmesan crackers, and the oats give them a heft that makes them a more filling snack so you will eat fewer and get full faster. Perfect … Continue reading »
These make a great snack with drinks, before dinner, or just about anytime. These will be on my table for New Year’s Eve, but they were also out throughout the holidays and were great to munch on between all the big meals. I first had these kind of specially roasted almonds in LA last year, … Continue reading »
These make a great snack with drinks, before dinner, or just about anytime. These will be on my table for New Year’s Eve, but they were also out throughout the holidays and were great to munch on between all the big meals. I first had these kind of specially roasted almonds in LA last year, [...]
This was an incredibly easy weeknight dinner after a week of long and involved meals. You can also potentially use up holiday leftovers, since I pre-roasted the squash the day before and added the mashed squash right at the end. It still has all the holiday flavors, but it’s great all winter long. Butternut Squash [...]
This was an incredibly easy weeknight dinner after a week of long and involved meals. You can also potentially use up holiday leftovers, since I pre-roasted the squash the day before and added the mashed squash right at the end. It still has all the holiday flavors, but it’s great all winter long. Butternut Squash … Continue reading »
Macarons have become so trendy that you see them in every bakery, specialty food store, and blog post. They are the new cupcake, and with good reason. They are a perfect French cookie, light and rich at the same time with so many flavor choices. My only objection is the price per cookie at all … Continue reading »
Macarons have become so trendy that you see them in every bakery, specialty food store, and blog post. They are the new cupcake, and with good reason. They are a perfect French cookie, light and rich at the same time with so many flavor choices. My only objection is the price per cookie at all [...]
These crunchy chocolate mint cookies are a riff on Thin Mints, and I suppose if you dipped them in chocolate instead of drizzling, they would be exactly alike. I’ve always been a big fan of Thin Mints, and I will definitely be making these again. They’re a great addition to your holiday cookies, but they’ll [...]
This year’s Feast of the Seven Fishes is probably going to be reduced by a couple courses to maybe 5 or even just 3. The important part of the Feast is that it’s an odd number of courses. The most traditional of my courses is the baccala alla vicentina, which is one of my favorites. [...]
These tiny, sweet bay scallops are perfect as a quick bite to start a special meal. I paired them with a small glass of my shrimp bisque in this duo of seafood appetizers, and they were both among my favorites. The scallops have a tangerine juice reduction drizzled over the top, along with some wonderful extra [...]
These chewy ginger cookies are really gingery from three kinds of ginger, and you can make them crispy if you bake them longer. They are also apparently great with peanut butter slathered between to make a cookie sandwich. It’s not the holidays until we have some spice cookies around the house. Chewy Ginger Cookies 2 [...]
I created this recipe one night this week when we had only a few minutes to cook dinner but wanted some green veggies to go with some braised chicken. The lovely crispy leaves add texture and the orange zest gives it a light, citrusy aroma. It’s going to become a holiday favorite, and you can [...]
Frequently when I make ravioli or another stuffed pasta, I have leftover filling. This is a great way to use it up, but it’s also an incredibly easy appetizer for parties or when you need a snack in a hurry. I have made this before with mushrooms and there are endless variations. It’s also another [...]
I love making homemade ravioli because the process is so relaxing. It’s also fun to do with other people, and if you’re just getting into cooking, it’s very gratifying to see the final product that YOU made. It’s a time commitment, but you can make any kind of ravioli you feel like. I once made [...]
