Dining Detour

Brigid made these for the bake-off and took home a win! Take a look at her recipe.

My mom would make these cookies around the holidays, and they are always a hit!

Who doesn’t love Nutella? This cake is as Italian, tasty, and caloric as Pasta Carbonara. Decorate in a rustic fashion and imagine your Nonna placing this on the table after a huge Sunday night dinner. Nocciolato Gianduia Torta (aka Nutella Cake) IngredientsFor ganache filling and frosting: 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted [...]

One of my favorite co-workers and friends, the lovely and talented Maria B., is constantly dreaming up ways to make the office a more creative (and in this case delicious), place to work. She’s organized two annual company-wide contests; the pumpkin carving contest, and the holiday bake-off competition Batter up. And by organized, I’m taking [...]

Before the holiday baking begins, let’s talk Chinese food–more specifically sesame chicken. Although I’ve embarked fearlessly on Asian cuisine in past recipes; ginger fried rice, sesame-crusted salmon, and Asian chicken salad, I’ve always been intimidated when it comes to frying. Not just because of the fat factor – I am also terrified of burning myself with hot [...]

Happy belated Turkey day everyone! Steve and I spent the holiday with his family this year and my mother-in-law did an amazing job with all the cooking. I brought along this creamed spinach, and my all time favorite Vanilla Pear and Candied Walnut salad. Please share what you made! Now let the holiday shopping begin… [...]

Here’s a little carb-centric recipe I’ve been saving for a rainy day such as this. Steve and I have been focused lately on grill creativity, and have been branching out beyond the typical baked potato and grilled chicken. This could also easily be made in the oven. Enjoy! Twice Baked Broccoli Cheese Potatoes Ingredients 2 [...]

I can’t believe that tomorrow is the first day of Fall already. This summer flew by! Below is a transitional recipe to ease us into the season. Eggplant parm is classic comfort food, but the eggplant is baked, and the cheese is reduced fat. Maybe I am reaching. This is however, one of those meals [...]

This recipe is a simple, traditional Russian beet salad. In different families there are different variations, but the basic/core ingredients are the same. Винегрет/Vinegret (Russian Beet Salad) Ingredients3 Large Russet Potatoes 2 Large Beets – the ratio of beets to potatoes is roughly 1:1 3-4 Carrots About Half an Onion several small sized pickles olive [...]

Memorial Day weekend marks the official kick off to summer, and what a weekend it was! Along with the BBQs and Patriotism, Monday also brought along a heat wave that sent temperatures into the 90s across the East Coast. Thankfully we were at the beach and had the benefit of a nice ocean breeze. Even [...]

Rumor has it that as soon as Monday, I may be able to put my parka jacket in the closet for some much needed rest. I celebrated this potential event by bringing some Spring into my kitchen. I thought maybe if I cook and dress like it’s above 40 degrees, then maybe it will start warming [...]