Food and Recipes

The Best Holiday Menu

The Best Holiday Menu

How was your Thanksgiving, friend? Mine was great. We hosted this year for my sister-in-law and her family. A big enough group to warrent a real turkey, but not enough to worry about family drama. I think our menu was perfect and I think I’d repeat it for Christmas or […]

Braise Culinary School Graduation Dinner

Braise Culinary School Graduation Dinner

What an experience. That sums up all I have to say about this past Sunday when we, Braise Culinary School students, took over the restaurant’s kitchen and cooked for our friends and family. We had our hands in everything from the piles and piles of perfectly batonette root vegetables to the […]

The Supermarket Guru Discusses 2015 Food Trends

The Supermarket Guru Discusses 2015 Food Trends

Well, this was exciting. Last week, I got to interview Phil Lempert, The Supermarket Guru and Today Show food contributor, to talk about 2015 food trends. You can take your fashion trends, this is much more up my alley! Known as The Supermarket Guru, Phil Lempert is a distinguished author and […]

“Tooned Up” Chicken Paprikash With Vegetables

“Tooned Up” Chicken Paprikash With Vegetables

This classic weeknight chicken dinner has been updated to include vegetables, orzo, and a leaner cut of meat. Just because we are adding in more nutritional value doesn’t mean we have to lose on flavor! What are some of the favorite dishes your parents made when you were growing up? Or […]