Appetizers

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Fennel Romano Coins & Salad Greens with Buttermilk Sriracha Dressing

09/19/2014 |

Did you know that September 7th was Grandparents Day? Yes, I’m sure you all did. But here I am, a…

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Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes from Chef Mary Ellen Rae at Personal Touch Gourmet

08/30/2014 |

I went to my first cooking class taught by Chef Mary Ellen Rae in April of 2010. My photos of…

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A plate of food with egg in meat and potatoes.

Scotch Eggs with Garlic Butter Parmesan Fries

06/29/2014 |

The signature or national dish of a country or state or city can be counted on to be interesting and…

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A plate of food with some sauce on it

Pork Pot-Stickers with Lemon Soy Ginger Sauce

04/30/2014 |

About a month ago I showed you how to make your own gyoza wrappers, and then I left you hanging.…

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A white plate topped with steak covered in sauce.

Rib-Eye Carpaccio with Salmoriglio Oregano Sauce

04/23/2014 |

In my experience, there are two kinds of beef people. On one side of the spectrum are the rare or…

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A plate of food with shrimp and vegetables on it.

Brunch Roasted Shrimp & Pineapple Salad from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen and A 20 Year Anniversary

04/12/2014 |

Easter Family Brunch was the theme of the Lunch With Friends class at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms in Manhattan…

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A meatball sitting on top of dough next to some other food.

DIY Gyoza Wrappers + My New Apartment

03/25/2014 |

Isn’t it amazing what you can do with a little flour and water? I wanted to make pot-stickers, but I’m…

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A table topped with green cookies and red tomatoes.

Witches Fingers & Apple Lips

10/13/2013 |

Witches Fingers. Troll Toes. Alien Eyeballs. Tomato Gremlins. Apple Lips. These are going to come in handy when Halloween rolls…

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Two hot dogs on a plate with corn chips.

Shrimp Salad Sandwich with Spicy Lime Aioli

09/06/2013 |

I love leftovers. There’s just no two ways about it. And I swear, leftovers are the mother of invention, at…

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A plate of food with some type of fried food.

Fried Tomatillo Wedges with Apple Ham Vinaigrette & Cilantro Lime Aioli

08/25/2013 |

Sunday. I am all alone in my house for the whole day. This doesn’t happen very often. When my eyes…

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