Path Train Bacon Sticky Buns. And 70’s Music.
There’s a lot happening in this city. But I’m confident that a few Saturdays ago I was the only person in the entire NYC transit system smuggling half-risen dough for Bacon...
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Problems with Everything(s)
Here’s a solution to a problem you never knew you had. You buy the “Everything” bagel, but in the shop/cutting board/toaster/plate transition, it’s become more of a “So...
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The Bacon Trick
We love us some crispy bacon. Which takes forever in batches in a pan on the stovetop, snapping and splashing grease all the while. Here’s a better way: Oven to 375º, lay ou...
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Boozy Berries
Fresh cut berries on your parfait? Ok. OR you could soak them in booze… Your call, but I know which way I’m leaning… Toss some mixed fresh berries – here: blueberries, ...
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Brandade Brunch
Brandade — a brunch love labor. Patience rewarded. Salt cod soaked in three changes of water, lightly poached until gently flaked. Yukons cooked way soft. Cream, long simme...
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Brioche Toast with Fig Butter
A few good ingredients and some personal restraint. Leave it alone! Put in on the table! Softened butter whipped with fig jam. Good brioche, lightly toasted. A few berries a...
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Frisée aux Lardons a/k/a Bacon and Egg Salad
Here’s a New Year’s Day brunch for you. Soft poached eggs, bacon lardons and toasted brioche croutons. Over bitter greens tossed with fresh chopped herbs and lightly dresse...
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Crispy Polenta Cakes
A breakfast treat for sure. Crispy polenta cakes- a little crunch outside, a little creamy inside… Three parts milk to one part coarsely ground cornmeal. Milk heated with a k...
Audition Plate 2015 – 2d Time’s a Charm??
If you remember the Audition Plate from last year, you may also recall I didn’t make the final cut for the FN show. But I got asked back to try again for this season, and her...
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Steak Caesar
Seared sliced steak. Crisp romaine, crunchy baguette croutons, shaved parm. Anchovies. Maybe some red onion. And bringing it all together- the classic dressing. Olive oil, ...