Sirloin Cheese Burger with Yam Fries & Salad
This dish was inspired by my favorite burger from a place called Zaitzeff. Their burgers are delicious, but what really makes them special are the Portuguese buns that they use. I have looked long and hard for these buns, twice finding substandard versions. A few days ago I finally found them at Citarella and so came to be this very “summery” dish in the middle of winter. It was perfect… I just can’t wait until I... [Read More...]
Ham Egg & Cheese Savory Crepe
What can I say about this other than the fact that I love crepes - savory or sweet - they are delectable. The crepe batter recipe below is classic and fantastic. I used some Buckwheat flour in it as I like the nutty flavor and color it imparts on the dish. But if you don’t have buckwheat flour, simply substitute with all purpose flour. You can also use this recipe for sweet crepes, add a bit more sugar or don’t - it will still be good.... [Read More...]
Veal Chops with Fontina White Truffle Polenta & Sauteed Mushrooms
Lately Bouley Market in Tribeca has been getting better and better. It seems every week they have a new spectacular addition. Their meats and fish case have beautiful pre-cut and cleaned pieces of meat or fish that are amazing. I have been eyeing the Milk-fed Veal Chops for a few weeks now, and I was finally able to get around to buying them and making them. I didn’t want to make anything too fussy as I could only imagine how much the veal... [Read More...]
Bo Luc Lac - Vietnamese-Style Beef
This dish was very refreshing. It was also easy to make in very little time. Instead of using tenderloin, I used sirloin, and instead of using watercress, I used baby mache. I did not feel that the changes altered the deliciousness of this dish at all. And when it was all done and plated, I reserved the left over juices/sauce from the pan to use on another day to go with dumplings. If you a looking for a low-carb, quick to make dinner, this... [Read More...]
Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Cider Spiked Sprouts and Pear Sauce
It snowed again today in New York. It seems like it has been snowing every day for the past month. Its cold and windy, and I was in the mood for something comfortable. For me, brussel sprouts define cold weather food. I decided to pair them with a spiced pork tenderloin, and instead of the more usual apple sauce garnish, I made a pear sauce to go with the loin. The meal came together really beautifully, and it perfectly quenched that comfy food... [Read More...]
Argentine Steak with Chimichurri
Time for a quick yet satisfying dinner - steak and potatoes, but why not make it better, alright ready… Give me some jazz hands… lets do steak with the oh so yummy chimichurri sauce and lets make the potatoes shoestring (the crunch is always my favorite part of french fries or papas fritas - or whatever other name they are called… well other than “Freedom Fries”, ugh… shivers). After looking through a bunch of chimichurri... [Read More...]
Braised Short Ribs & Kuri Squash Orzo
This dish was just so absolutely delicious, and now my new favorite orzo is squash orzo. This is the second dish I have made from The Babbo Cookbook by Mario Batali, and I have realized what a great purchase it was. Its one of those cookbooks that doesn’t just have great pictures and what read like good recipes, it actually has good recipes - ones that you can re-create and turn out tasting as good as the pictures look in the book. Just a few points... [Read More...]
Indian carrot & lamb salad
Tonight was dinner alone for me, and I wanted to have something light but balanced. I also didn’t want it to take a long time to make. I often DVR certain TV Shows and save them for a time when I can later watch them. I have the entire series of Jamie at Home with Jamie Oliver DVR’d. One episode was solely on carrots, and he made this dish rather quickly. It seemed easy enough and looked good. I realized that this would be perfect for tonight. And... [Read More...]
