When it comes to finding an inexpensive fish, there’s not always a lot of good options. Basa and tilapia tend to be widely available and cheap, but they can be almost entirely devoid of taste. Catfish, although reasonable, can be off-putting. Preparations generally are limited to frying or cajun-style to mask any dirt-like taste. For…
One of the best things about NYC in the summer is the free events in area parks. Pack some wine, cheese and other snacks, grab a few friends or go on your own for a wonderful night, weather permitting. Here’s a few options for you to mark on your calendar: SummerStage: The lineup continues to…
Blue cheese and bacon are two of my favorite ingredients. And great additions to any salad. Most are familiar with a lettuce wedge topped with bacon and blue cheese dressing. While that is usually delicious, you can get a little more creative. A variation of this frisee recipe may turn up as a main course…
The farmers’ markets are filled with the first signs of spring. Pungent ramps, tightly curled fiddlehead ferns and plump morel mushrooms should now be available. Having eagerly awaited something fresh besides kale all winter, these ingredients are greedily scooped up by all the greenmarket shoppers I know. Unfortunately, the prices reflect the short-growing season and…
Cooking with someone else can be challenging. With limited kitchen space, you may be constantly on top of each other. One person might be obsessed with following every word of a recipe, and the other may prefer to experiment. Much like a vacation, it can bring two people closer together or tear them apart. If…
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