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When my friend said she wanted me to make a custom board for her Galentine’s get together I was so excited! I knew it was the perfect...

Happy Monday! No better way to kickstart a new week then by getting organized in work (and in life!) One of my favorite things to do is...

When it comes to pizza, NY and Italy just do it better. I always push for my family to grab a pie when we're home on Long Island but my...

While hanging out in the North East for Christmas this year I knew we had to find a way to get out of the house to do something fun (and...

This is one way to add some zest into your normal lunch routine...pun intended! This spin on a classic grilled cheese is tart, sweet, and oh so creamy. INGREDIENTS: 4 slices bread 1 cup blueberries 2 tsp water 1 tsp sugar or honey Brie (sliced) Lemon Curd (homemade or store bought) 4 tbsp butter RECIPE Cook blueberries, water, and sugar together in a pan over medium heat until they have popped. Remove from heat. Spread butter on one side of bread and cook over medium heat. Ad

Coming home to NY to visit my family for the holidays is always one of my favorite things to do. We spend so much time around the fire and cooking in the kitchen together. After weeks of stalking the weather to see if we'd get snow on this trip (and it was not looking good,) on our first full day together it started snowing! After seeing the snow fall down, I knew that we needed to make something good for a cold day. My brother had requested Daniel Boulud's Short Ribs and alt

When the Christmas parties and holiday gatherings have left you feeling unhealthy or in need of a quick refresh, this is the type of salad I like to turn to. In my opinion what makes a great salad is variety. I like to mix textures, flavors, sweetness with a kick of spice, and colors. This winter salad is a great option for a dinner party, a night home, or a quick lunch! Top it with your favorite dressing and meat of choice or eat it as is and keep it vegetarian! Recipe: 1 ba

Around this time last year we were preparing for our trip back to see my family for the holidays. One of the best ways to break up a long...

When it comes to appetizers...nothing beats melty cheese wrapped in puff pastry to me. The creamy, salty, sweet, buttery flavors all work so well together but it's definitely a guilty pleasure. This is not your average low-carb, low-cal, low-fat dish but boy, is it worth it! This baked brie is doused in honey and covered with almonds then wrapped perfectly up in a rolled out puff pastry & designed to fit whatever your theme may be. This is perfect to slice up and serve plain,

This Christmas cocktail is sure to be a crowd pleaser! This is my spin on a White Russian, but with a Cap’n Crunch twist! Ingredients: 2 oz Vodka 1 oz Kahlua 2 oz Milk Cap’n Crunch Cereal Cinnamon Stick (garnish) Ground Cinnamon (garnish) Whipped Cream (optional) Pour approx 1 cup of cereal into a glass or bowl and pour milk on top to soak for 5-10 minutes Fill a cocktail glass with ice and top with 2 oz of vodka and 1 oz of Kahlua Top glass with strained cereal milk and stir

When I was doing the Keto diet a while back I discovered these low carb noodles that saved me from the boring routine of just meat and veggies. Shirataki noodles are made of a flour derived from the konjac plant and have little to no carbs or calories. They're called the "miracle noodle" for a reason! They also make this flour into a rice substitute and thinner/thicker noodle shapes for a variety of options. I really enjoy them when I'm doing low-carb as they're the closest t

If you've ever met my family, you know my dad is not afraid to try recipes from any cuisine. He is particularly obsessed with Asian food...

Quarantine got you down? Ready for your next escape somewhere? Anywhere but here? Unfortunately I can't suggest places to travel to...

Exercise? I thought you said extra fries!! This post highlights one of the best foods on this planet AND its an adult and kid favorite!...

As I've mentioned before, my favorite way to feed a crowd is good charcuterie board! We had an impromptu bonfire last weekend with a few...

Move over PSL...it's PLS season! Potato & Leek soup has been a favorite of mine for years. This creamy soup is so versatile, you can really make it your own with a variety of toppings. This recipe is topped with bacon and loaded with flavor...the perfect soup for fall! Ingredients: 8 Slices of Thick Cut Bacon 2 tbsp Butter 2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, Diced 3 Leeks, Chopped (Rinse thoroughly & only use the white/light green portions) 2 Cloves of Garlic, Minced 1 Medium Onion, R

Fall is the perfect time of year to experiment with your soups. This recipe is inspired by Jet Tila and was a big hit with our family! The butternut squash pairs so well with carrots and Granny Smith apples, making it perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. Topping it with bacon and a maple sour cream is the perfect touch for a nice fall, fireside lunch! Ingredients: Dutch Oven (or a heavy large pot) 2-3 slices of thick sliced bacon 2 Cloves of Garlic (minced) 2 Sprigs of

This dish is one of my mom's staple crowd pleasing dishes. It's not too spicy but is packed with flavor and vibrant colors. Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Chicken 2 tsp Fresh Ginger- Minced 1 Clove Garlic- Minced 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes 3 tbsp Soy Sauce 1/2 Bottle of "House of Tsang Bangkok Radang Peanut Sauce" 1 tbsp Corn Starch 2 tbsp Peanut Oil or Vegetable Oil 1/3 cup Water Chestnuts- Finely Chopped 1/3 cup Green Onions/Scallions (Sliced Thin- for garnish) 1/4 cup Chopped Pea

This post includes a recipe I learned from an authentic Thai Chef while visiting the incredible city of Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. My friend Jenn and I experienced these dishes first hand and had such a fun time making (and eating) them all! Part 1- Features Vegetable Spring Rolls! POR-PIA THORD (Vegetable Spring Rolls (or Egg Rolls!) with Sweet & Sour Sauce) Ingredients (Yields 10 spring rolls- double up for bigger batches!) 1/2 cup Thinly Sliced Cabbage 1/2 cup Thinly

Let's face it...food on a stick is more fun to eat. From fondue to hors d'oeuvres, shish kabobs to roasted marshmallows- you can't go...