Planning a Happy Thanksgiving 2019 – 1 week to go!

This post has been edited from the original which was published on November 17, 2011. It’s always hard to accomplish your Thanksgiving tasks when you don’t know how many people you’re having over or what your menu is!  The menu is done and I think I have the final count and we’re going to be […]

Herb Roasted Spatchcocked Turkey Recipe

I don’t use the words “game changer” or “life changing” lightly.  I mean for something to change the game, it has to be revolutionary.  Uber has been life-altering.  Cauliflower rice is a game changer. I could name a few more, like cooking a “spatchcocked” turkey.  I didn’t even teach a turkey recipe in my classes […]

Planning a Happy Thanksgiving 2019 – 3 weeks and counting!

This post has been edited from the one originally published on Thursday, November 3, 2011. If you followed the advice in my post last Thursday, perhaps you now have a general idea of how many guests you will be hosting on Thanksgiving. If not, it’s time to get on the phone and do some inviting! […]

Oven Baked Giant Beans With Tomato, Dill and Feta Recipe

My friend Devon, the one who also gave me the recipe for my favorite Spicy Guava Tequila cocktail, served us these unbelievable giant Greek beans for dinner one night and I immediately asked for the recipe.  Not only did Devon give me the recipe, but sent me home with some leftover beans, too.  I stashed […]

Clamboil Recipe

The favorite meal during my summer week on Long Island is always, hands-down, the clam boil.  What’s not to love?  It’s super fun, delicious, and just screams summer.  In past years my son and my nephew have actually collected mussels at the beach to contribute towards the clam boil.  They require a lot of cleaning, […]