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Irish soda bread, or that which I know it, is not exactly 100% Irish. The original recipe called for merely flour, baking soda, buttermilk and salt, which is a bit plain compared to the juiced up versions with anything from...
A Parisan Macaron is a sweet meringue-based treat made with egg whites and ground almonds. The macaron is commonly filled with ganache, buttercream, jam or curd sandwiched between two cookies. Not to be confused with Macaroons, which are commonly made...
The folks at HumbleRecipes are excited to announce the launch of Feederly.com! Feederly is a brand new (launched just yesterday!) online marketing solution built specifically for the small / mid sized caterer. With our initial launch, you can: List your...
Meyer lemons are a cross between a lemon and either a mandarin or common orange. The taste is sweeter and less acidic in comparison to regular lemons. As a result, recipes with meyer lemons require less sugar. They are usually...
Cannoli are the irresistible Sicilian desserts with a tube shaped pastry shell and a creamy filling inside. Last year, I attended a wedding with a red velvet cake layered between perhaps the best cannoli filling I've ever had. At that...
This recipe was modified to remove the iconic red food coloring. Many people do not know that food coloring is a known carcinogen. Obviously, the adverse effects only arise after excessive consumption, but most processed foods have food coloring these...
Nothing says "Summer" better than Watermelon, Cherry and Peach salsa. The fruit provides a lot of natural sweetness, and this recipe does not require sugar. Add jalapeno to taste. Serve chilled with chips, and enjoy! This recipe makes about 3...
"Why does it take a minute to say hello and forever to say goodbye?" Yet another one of life's mysteries. While saying goodbye is never easy, the process is always best when accompanied by a delicious cupcake. At least in...
Here is a recipe for a delicious pastry cream that will compliment almost any dessert with absolute deliciousness. This recipe makes about 3 cups of pastry cream. INGREDIENTS 2 cups half and half 6 egg yolks 1/2 cup granulated sugar...
Cherry curd is a rich, delicious treat that is often used inside of pies and tarts. Curd can compliment anything from crepes to cupcakes to toast to macarons. It can be stored in the fridge for a week or two,...
In Spanish, Paloma means dove. Is is also the name of a popular mexican cocktail consisting of grapefruit juice, club soda, tequila and splash of lime. Here is the recipe for the boozy cupcake counterpart: grapefruit cake filled with lime...
With summer just around the corner, salmon burgers are a great way to welcome the season. This recipe uses a roasted veggie puree, egg and panko to give structure to the burger. Fresh dill, lemon and parsley add an invigoratingly...
Its funny how a simple event like changing jobs can flip your world inside out. In my case, my new coworkers decided to share a delightful cold with me. The office is small, everyone is in one room, and apparently,...
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, here is a fresh take on a classic comfort food. The pizza starts with a whole wheat base and fire roasted salsa. Next, the pie is dotted with a southwestern bean dip, caramelized onions...
This cupcake will play your favorite song with a lightly sweet coconut cupcake, filled with raw honey pastry cream, and topped with matcha green tea italian meringue buttercream plus toasted coconut. Mellow Mood has got me, let the music rock...
Classic. Baked Macaroni and Cheese endures as a timeless favorite, but I haven't met many folks who bother to make it at home. Maybe the cheese sauce frightens them off. In the end, it's easy and comes together quickly. And...
Think spicy exotic sweetness: Ginger pear spiced cupcakes, filled with a miso soft caramel core, topped with chocolate italian meringue buttercream frosting and garnished with crystallized ginger. This cupcake was engineered to honor the guy who eats unusual exotic foods...
Only one cupcake is savory yet ever so subtlely sweet enough for consumption by the Professor. The cupcake starts with a yellow cake base, filled with peach rosemary preserves and topped with goat cheese frosting. Any savory preserve can be...
Satori is now more attainable with this healthier twist on the classic Carrot Cake, transposed into a delightful cupcake. The cupcake starts with a base of whole wheat pastry flour and fresh carrots. Crystallized ginger is added for a zesty,...
Here is a delicious variation to the original Car Bomb cupcake recipe. Instead of Bailey's ganache, substitute Bailey's pastry cream for a gooey and delicious treat. INGREDIENTS 300 ml Heavy cream 100 ml milk 6 large egg yolks 100 g...
How can brown sugar and caramel be topped? With moe. brown sugar and maple. This cupcake starts with a brown sugar cake, filled with a salted soft caramel blast, topped with a brown sugar maple buttercream and finished with smoked...
This is perhaps the best soup I have ever made. My only regret was skipping the fresh basil. It has a minestrone flavor, yet the feel of a chicken soup. The organic fingerling potatoes really added pizazz. INGREDIENTS 2 lbs...
Onion rings are a timeless comfort food classic, yet do not exactly fit in well with "healthy eating". However, I am here to inform the world that non-fried, tasty onion rings do indeed exist! Here is a recipe that can...
INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp mango or peach preserves 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 4 (6-ounce) center-cut sockeye salmon fillets with skin Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil DIRECTIONS On a...
Shallots are an easily forgotten, yet delectable cousin to onions and garlic. This recipe showcases their brilliance while providing an alternative to boring, predictable onion dip, and can even make you the hero with the best snack at the Super...
After an exhilarating New Years Eve with Phish, a hearty, healthy meal was in order. My freezer happened to have a pound of wild shrimp, and lobster tails were on sale. Paella became our New Year's Day destiny. I used...
For Christmas this year, I made Fleur de Sel caramels for my friends and family. Its actually quite simple to make with the right tools. One of the essential tools is a gas stove. Using an electric stove took 2...
INGREDIENTS 1 cup smoked sun-dried tomatoes 1/2 large onion 15 garlic petals 1/2 large bunch italian parsley 1/3 of a fresh herb box of Oregano 4 -5 large basil leaves 1/3 cup parmigiano reggiano 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 tbsp...
Huevos Rancheros is classic Mexican breakfast fare consisting of a fried egg on top of a corn tortilla, covered with salsa. My parents occasionally ordered this delicious dish when we lived in New Mexico, despite the grease factor. Traditional Mexican...
This recipe is always a winner, who doesn't love fresh salsa? INGREDIENTS Yield: 3 cups 9 vine ripe tomatoes 1 small onion 1 jalapenos, diced 9-10 petals of garlic 1 petal of garlic, minced ½ bunch fresh cilantro 1 1/2...
Blackberries are the center piece of this sinister halloween themed treat. The cupcake is made with a spooky blackberry puree, filled with a hair-raising blackberry lime curd, and topped with a frightful lime frosting, along with eerie blackberry puree and...
Garo's Kol Nidre Salmon - a simple one pan recipe that you won't have to apologize for.
Peaches en Regalia is a modern jazz fusion standard, and one of the most well known songs by music legend Frank Zappa. The song is included in the underground version of The Real Book, which is a series of books...
This recipe is inspired by my boyfriend's roommate, Jeff. He regularly drank Mojitos and Pinojitos this summer, because his garden bore an abundance of mint. Jeff has quite the green thumb and is extremely generous with his vegetable bounty. It...
Lemon curd is a traditional English spread, often served with bread or scones at afternoon tea or as a cake filling in the 19th and 20th centuries. In comparison to custards or pie filling, the high proportion of juice and...
The inspiration for this recipe came from a grilled cheese sandwich made by Roxy's Gourmet Grilled Cheese truck on a recent episode of the Great Food Truck Race. The original sandwich contained caramelized onions and shallots, walnuts, granny smith apples...
This boozy recipe is inspired by the Smitten Kitchen. The recipe was modified to more accurately represent a Car Bomb cocktail and create a lighter, more delicious treat. A traditional Car Bomb begins with a shot of Irish cream that...
This is adapted from two recipes. My initial recipe from Epicurious tastes fabulous and is exceptionally moist, however it tastes more like a muffin than a "cornbread" muffin. I found another recipe that uses equal parts corn meal and flour,...
You don't have to be in the Nation of Islam to love the bow tie.
Wow. Mid-October already. Too many hobbies, I suppose. But, fall is here and it was time for some soup. Last weekend I roasted an Acorn Squash on the weber with a bit of maple and nutmeg and it put me...
There are times when respect needs to be paid. You've seen the movies. A kiss on the pinky ring, an envelope full of money. But for those who know him, you understand that those petty tributes mean nothing to "The...
I'm quite fond of fennel. Mostly, I eat it raw - on its own or in a salad. I've put it in soups from time to time, but I also like to roast it. Fennel, like other vegetables when they're...
Finally, we found something my younger son will eat at a Mexican restaurant. Okay, so, he doesn't eat the whole fajita - no tortilla or sour cream or salsa or guacamole or peppers or onions or anything - just the...
With summer getting closer it's time to brush up on some quick sides and salads that are versatile enough to serve with just about anything. This one came from my wife asking me to pick up a bean salad from...
Years ago, when I lived in a small studio apartment on East 61st Street in Manhattan, I grew fond of the Hungarian Mushroom Soup recipe in the Moosewood Cookbook. When the weather would turn, I'd make myself a batch -...
