My mom is renowned for her grilled cheese sandwiches. I am not exaggerating here. Truly, making grilled cheese is an art form. Her sandwiches are an amalgamation of melted swiss… Read more Grilled Ham and Cheese with Sliced Apple and Fig Preserves →
This very retro appetizer remains one of the most requested recipes in our family’s portfolio. My dad would make these every year around Christmas time. As a kid, they were… Read more Drunken Dogs →
I made this Baked Egg Strata filled with ham, cheddar, mozzarella, and chives for a small family brunch gathering and everyone went crazy for it, asking how long they would… Read more Ham, Cheddar, and Chive Baked Egg Strata →
This recipe for stuffed mushrooms is modeled off of Julia Child’s recipe in Mastering the Art of French Cookingand they are delicious! Dry sherry, which works fantastically in nearly every mushroom… Read more Stuffed Mushrooms →
I adore these cookies. They look like perfect little snowballs and are fitting both at Christmas and all winter long! Just as there is debate as to the name and… Read more Russian Tea Cookies or Mexican Wedding Cookies →
The sauce known as hollandaise is made with warmed egg yolks, flavored with lemon juice, and loaded with butter, making it a favorite brunch option for special occasions and holidays.… Read more Eggs Benedict →
One of my favorite old Christmas movies is It Happened on Fifth Avenue where a bunch of former WWII soldiers enjoy the Christmas season in a mansion in New York City. In… Read more Slumgullion (Sausage and Cremini Mushroom Bolognese) →
I first learned of Tsimmes from the Barefoot Contessa herself- Ina Garten. A traditional vegetable stew which is often served on Jewish holidays, Tsimmes traditionally has carrots, sweet potatoes, and… Read more Tsimmes: Root Vegetable Stew with Orange and Cinnamon →
Three Peas in A Pod 