When I was about 6 or 7, I remember getting into a fight with my best friend, Mike. He went home and all I remember is being really upset. The next thing I can remember is making chicken cutlets with my mom … Continue reading →

I love the holidays. It’s the time when lots of yummy recipes come into my inbox for sharing. This one came in a few days ago, and I thought I would share. It’s Gail Simmon’s version of the Kentucky Derby classic … Continue reading →

If you feel like celebrating Cinco de Mayo, but are no fan of tequila; this cocktail may be just the thing. You can head to one of Haru’s participating locations (Gramercy Park, Wall Street, Broadway, and Sake Bar) and pick one … Continue reading →

I have never liked scallopini. It’s seriously too acidic for me. Antonio loves it, so I make it from time to time. Yesterday was his basketball night which means our meal needs to be full of protein so he can … Continue reading →

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Antonio plays basketball every Saturday evening. I like to have a nice meal ready for him to help him replenish calories. This past Saturday, he asked for a cassoulet. I had never made one before, but I knew exactly who … Continue reading →

No matter the color, eggs are inexpensive, high in protein, and contain only 70-80 calories each. As Blanca has pointed out, egg yolks — while feared for high cholesterol levels — should be revered for their richness in minerals, vitamins … Continue reading →

All the blog buzz surrounding criticism that Gwyneth Paltrow employed a ghostwriter on her 2011 cookbook, My Father’s Daughter, and Paltrow’s subsequent vehement denial, boils down to a comment by Julia Moskin, a New York Times reporter for the Dining … Continue reading →

On March 6th, Oreo cookies turned 100 years old, and are now sold in more than 100 countries around the world. More than 490 billion Oreos have been sold since first introduced at the Nabisco factory in New York in … Continue reading →

Renaissance Hotels all over the U.S. have started a great cocktail program to celebrate St. Patrick’s day. They were kind enough to share some of their cocktail recipes with us. If you’re home and want to get a little funky on … Continue reading →

The problem with translating from Spanish into English is that somethings just make no sense. Trucha sudada is a Colombian dish from the Cundinamarca & Boyaca areas of the country. I was born in Cundinamarca but did not live there … Continue reading →

I adore mayonnaise. I hardly ever eat it because of its health (and waistline) implications. When I do it is a treat and I make a ritual out of it. Basically, this means I make my own. It’s actually quite … Continue reading →

In a city where one drink can cost you $16, it is a good thing we have food and drink themed holidays. This Margarita Day (Wednesday, February 22), Oficina Latina in Nolita will be offering a $16 3-Margarita deal. You … Continue reading →

Recipe on the bottom. I had the honor of meeting Chef Claude Godard recently. Outside of being an incredibly nice person, he’s also a killer Chef. This Burgundian Chef was born into a family of chefs which included his grandfather, Gaston … Continue reading →

Recipe Follows: National Margarita Day takes place on Wednesday, February 22. They’ve decided to celebrate with us with 1/2 priced pitchers of their signature Ginger Margarita ($24 instead of $48). If you can’t make it to Spice Market, make them at … Continue reading →

I love when restaurants and chefs share recipes with us. This time, Sushi Samba shared their special Carnaval Cocktail recipe. You can get it at both locations for $12…but if you’re not in NYC, you can try it at home. … Continue reading →

When I got the opportunity to interview Chef J. Joho, I was thrilled. His formal training began as a 13-year-old apprentice for Paul Haeberlin (not a bad start), and by 23 he was the sous chef at a Michelin three-star … Continue reading →

I am not a soda drinker. I used to be. I stopped drinking soda for various reasons including the high caloric intake and the amount of harmful ingredients in your standard brands of soda. I would make an exception for … Continue reading →

If you’re like me, you’ve decided to stay home on Valentine’s day. I think it makes for a perfect excuse to spend all day cooking and baking. I received two great recipes from The American Culinary Federation just for the … Continue reading →

I love holidays. Tons of restaurants and press agencies send me recipes. This is one I particularly liked. It comes from ultra trendy, ultra popular Spice Market in New York. Chef Anthony Ricco’s Thai fried chicken wings are made with … Continue reading →

I think there’s not one person in the world that dislikes potatoes. They may be the ultimate comfort food. When I lived in Colombia I saw a myriad of varieties of potatoes. This quickly ended when my family moved here … Continue reading →

This is another of my grandmothers/mother’s recipes. Colombians use pretty much every part of the cow. When you go to the galeria (the farmer’s market) you will find all yummy parts that are unusual to people in the US: brain, … Continue reading →

Christmas and Hanukkah have past, but there is still another reason to rejoice. 2012 is the Year of the Dragon (along with 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988 and 2000) and it starts on January 23.  It is said that … Continue reading →

Many people are intimidated by cuts of meat they are not familiar with. I know when I started to get into cooking lamb was one of those meats that intimidated me. That was until I was given this recipe. It’s … Continue reading →

Everyone needs to have a quick and easy chicken soup recipe in their arsenal. Sancocho is my default, but sometimes I just want old fashioned chicken soup. This is one of my favorites. It is super easy to make and … Continue reading →

There are lots of different choices you can make in oils. If you are deep frying, you need to select an oil that has a smoke point that is higher than the frying temperature. For example, if a recipe instructs … Continue reading →

This is a guest post by Roger Edison, the mastermind behind the Cowboys and Chuckwagon blog which was chosen by the FriendsEAT community as one of the best food blogs of 2011 (#11 to be exact). Chuckwagon cooking is something that most … Continue reading →

If you thought I was only going to recommend leafy greens for 2012, you were wrong. There are plenty of other delicious and colorful things you should include in your diet. To start 2012 the right way, pick up some … Continue reading →

After becoming addicted to the scotch eggs at Sweet Revenge, I knew I had to learn to make them. These delicious morsels are great for a fancy brunch, but work well as a to go snack. I know they are … Continue reading →

This is an incredibly easy (and healthy) recipe. I learned this recipe from my (now ex) step dad who is from Lefkada in Greece. Try it out over the holidays, it will be a hit. Ingredients 1 pint of plain … Continue reading →

I am usually a homemade kinda girl; but tonight I was in a bind. I took a few shortcuts to create a super tasty side dish inspired by my trip to Tuscany. If you want to make this a more … Continue reading →

Many of us will start the New Year with a hangover. You could try one of our tips on preventing a hangover, but if you happen to have skipped that one; you use one of our hangover cures or could … Continue reading →

When my mom married into a Greek family, I had no ideas about their culture. I was about to become a teenager and basically all I knew was that Greece was the birthplace of democracy and that they once believed … Continue reading →

I was born south of the Equator and absolutely dread winter. I am not a fan of cold weather and I only like snow because my dog loves to play around in it. Any recipe that keeps a chill away … Continue reading →

Mulled Cider is a holiday classic. No home should be without a batch of this on Christmas morning. Heck, even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, this is something you should incorporate into your December schedule. It’s comforting and delicious. Ingredients … Continue reading →

What do you think of when you hear the word “breakfast”? I think of two eggs, sunny side up. Sometimes I think of a Tamal Tolimense, others I think of Changua. This all roots from my Colombian background. Each week, … Continue reading →

As an immigrant from Colombia, when I came to the US in 1987, I was amazed by food in boxes and cans. I was used to going to the galeria to pick up all our goods from farmers in the … Continue reading →

Christmas is a big holiday for the Italian community. One of my favorite Italian Christmas celebrations is “The Feast of the Seven Fishes.” It is said the feast originates from the Southern part of Italy where families prepare different seafood dishes … Continue reading →

I’ve been obsessed with Italian cooking ever since I came back from Italy this summer. I’ve been playing with basics and not so basics. I think I’ve finally perfected the Carbonara after trying out lots and lots of recipes. Ingredients: … Continue reading →

If you are like me, you thought you had your fill of turkey yesterday. Then you awoke to remember that you still have leftovers to deal with. Sure; you can make turkey tacos, turkey salad and turkey sandwiches; but there’s … Continue reading →