Several months ago, I smoked a turkey and froze the leftovers. Tonight, I used the last ration from my freezer in this innovative take on Turkey Tetrazzini by Tyler Florence. No heavy cream or cheese here. Just an incredibly savory and lightly creamy sauce with tender mushrooms, sweet peas, fresh herbs and a sprinkle of [...]
Archive for October, 2008
Tetrazzini
Posted in Recipes, Recommended Meals, tagged egg noodles, garlic, mushrooms, parsley, Peas, smoked turkey, thyme, turkey, turkey tetrazzini on October 27, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Craving Pumpkin
Posted in Desserts, tagged pumpkin, pumpkin pie on October 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »
What is it about the colder temperatures, falling leaves, and musty autum smell that sparks a craving for all things pumpkin? Every year the change of seasons elicits childhood memories, wrapped in the golden hues of autumn, that include finger-licking-good treats fresh out of mom’s oven: warm pumpkin bread, cream cheese frosted pumpkin cookies, pumpkin [...]
Roasted Chicken with Mustard-Tarragon Sauce
Posted in Recipes, Recommended Meals, tagged bosc pear, chicken, gorgonzola, mustard, potatoes, tarragon, walnuts on October 19, 2008 | 1 Comment »
With the weather turning cooler and the leaves beginning to turn in New York City, this autumn menu is perfect for a Friday night dinner party. The chicken breasts were marinated in fresh herbs and white wine for several hours before being pan-roasted and finished in the oven with Dijon mustard on top. The creamy, [...]
Fresh Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauces
Posted in Asian, Party food, Quick bites, Recipes, tagged chili oil, cilantro, dipping sauce, garlic, lime, mint, peanut, rice paper, Shrimp, spring rolls, Vietnamese on October 12, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Chewy on the outside and fresh, crisp and crunchy on the inside. Fresh spring rolls are a light and refreshing appetizer packed with flavor. Turns out, they’re pretty easy to make at home! Preparing the rolls’ numerous elements is the hardest part; wrapping and rolling is all the fun. These shrimp spring rolls included cilantro, [...]
A Vietnamese feast at Nha Trang
Posted in Asian, Restaurants, tagged New York, Restaurants, Vietnamese on October 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Nha Trang, on New York’s lower east side, may not stand-out among the myriad Asian shopfronts and restaurants off Canal Street. But inside this lower level Vietnamese eatery, you will find an extensive menu of delicious, traditional Vietnamese fare at bargain prices. The pan-fried salt and pepper shrimp come atop a bed of salad, dressed [...]
A slice of Japan in NYC: Sake Bar Hagi
Posted in Asian, Restaurants, tagged beer, chicken, Japanese, New York, Restaurants, Sapporo, sashimi, tuna on October 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
My dad and brother have raved about this place for years. It’s been written up in the New York Times as a “critics pick.” And tonight, I finally experienced it for myself! It truly is a slice of the Ginza transplanted to West 49th Street in NYC. The food is Japanese “bar food” at its [...]
