My good friends at CBS’ The Couch reached out to me for the perfect Mother’s Day brunch recipes- something to go along with my famous “Mom-osa.” I’ll be demonstrating these recipes LIVE on Friday, May 9th- So be sure to … Continue reading
INGREDIENTS: 1 lb red or yellow cherry or pear tomatoes, preferably heirloom 1 cup small basil leaves 1 lb bocconcini packed in water extra-virgin olive oil, or truffle oil for a twist fleur de sel METHOD: Thread … Continue reading
INGREDIENTS: (Serves 4-6) 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp kosher salt 2 large bunch small or medium asparagus 1 lb imported gemelli or fusilli 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ½ cup pine nuts, toasted (some reserved for garnish) 1 … Continue reading
INGREDIENTS: (SERVES 4-6) **You’ll need: electric mixer 8 extra-large eggs ½ cup light cream ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano ½ cup grated Gruyere ½ cup basil leaves, torn into bite-sized pieces plus a few sprigs for garnish ½ cup mint leaves, … Continue reading
INGREDIENTS: (SERVES 4-6) 4 large eggs, separated 1 1/3 cups ricotta 2 tbsp confectioners sugar 1 1/2 tbsp freshly grated lime zest 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Melted butter for brushing the griddle Confectioners sugar on top to dust DIRECTIONS: In a bowl … Continue reading
Wow, what a weekend! After a long winter in NYC, I was really looking forward to the Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival. While the weather didn’t cooperate exactly to my liking (I was hoping for that California sunshine!) it … Continue reading
INGREDIENTS: (SERVES 6-8) You will need an electric mixer 18 oz. full-fat, plain Greek yogurt ¼ cup sugar 2 egg whites ¾ cup heavy cream juice of 1 lemon 1 small seedless watermelon, cut into 1” cubes Maldon sea … Continue reading
INGREDIENTS: (SERVES 4-6) FOR FRENCH TOAST: Butter, for greasing Challah bread 8 whole eggs 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon of lemon … Continue reading
INGREDIENTS: (serves 12) PASTA FROLLA: 3 cup all purpose flour ½ cup granulated sugar 1 tsp kosher salt ¾ tsp baking powder 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter 3 large eggs FILLING: 2 pounds ricotta 6 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt … Continue reading
Ah, it looks like spring is finally here! If you’re gearing up to throw an Easter or Mother’s Day brunch, I’ve got a few recipes just for you. From a traditional Italian dessert to my personal spin on a few … Continue reading
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