Cooking dinner tonight with my new BFF, The Hestan Cue. This is seriously one of the *hottest* gadgets on the market, and my new favorite kitchen accessory. It makes preparing meals a breeze and not to mention, puts a world-class culinary experience at your fingertips. The Hestan Cue Smart Cooking System is a total game-changer, with Bluetooth […]

Happy National S’mores Day! S’mores have always been one of my favorite sweet treats, and when I found out about National S’mores Day I just had to make something special. These donuts have all of the components of the classic campfire treat. A graham cracker donut is topped with homemade toasted marshmallow, drizzled in chocolate […]

True life: I’m addicted to heirloom tomatoes! But seriously… I really am. I’ve been using them in everything lately, and this salad is my favorite way to eat them. This simple preparation brings out the best in seasonal produce and fresh herbs. A simple drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and some salt and […]

As many of you know, I’ve been going to Nantucket for over 25 years, so I think I can offer some advice on how to plan a great trip and how to hit up some of the hottest spots on the island. However, every time I go I feel like I wasn’t able to squeeze […]

Hummus, a dip/spread traditional in many Middle Eastern countries, is usually made with chick-peas (garbanzo beans), but I like to use white beans for a change of pace. Not only that, it’s very simple to “dress up”. Today I will show you how to add pureed roasted beets, and pesto to the dip, to make […]

It goes without saying that there is nothing better than cooling off after a long day at the beach or pool with a popsicle. The only problem with traditional summer treats is that they tend to be a little too heavy on sugar and calories, while not fully utilizing the freshness of seasonal ingredients. When […]

You say tomato… I say, let’s cook with them! Heirloom tomato season is here, and a rainbow of plump, juicy heirloom tomatoes are popping up in stores. There is nothing I love more than crusty bread, topped with soft mozzarella cheese and heirloom cherry tomatoes. This crostini makes a wonderful appetizer, lunch, or dinner (when […]

It’s time to celebrate summer and my favorite way is always a cocktail party with friends. A delightful outdoor cocktail party instantly invokes the words “fresh,” “summer,” and “mingle” – right!? Get in the spirit with this delightful Peach Fizz, a sweet cocktail that includes a fresh peach nectar. You know what I always say, […]

There is nothing better than a morning with hot off the griddle pancakes… especially with blueberry compote. The sweet blueberry sauce just takes these pancakes to the next level! Pancakes have always been a weekend staple in my house, because they’re simple, delicious and always a crowd favorite. This summer I’ve been topping them with […]

Listen, I love tacos. I love them for lunch, I love them for dinner, and I especially love them for late-night snacks. I love them with meat and I love them with beans, and I’ll happily eat them any day of the week (whoever came up with the idea of “Taco Tuesday” was severely limiting […]