I'm not even going to pretend I don't love Halloween candy but I also want a grownup treat. Cool weather and fall flavors mean a com...

Is my house in full pumpkin mode all through autumn? Yup, it sure is. Not only do I love decorating with them but it's a full pumpkin-fe...

Happy first day of autumn! It's my favorite season and I wish I could say the weather was autumnal but, if we bake like it is then perha...

Sometimes a single ingredient in my fridge or pantry inspires an entire meal. And that's exactly how this dinner of Mediterranean flavor...

You can eat honey cake to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year. Or you can eat it just because it's delicious. I vote for doing ...

This is my summer of awesome sandwiches. It started with a new gourmet sandwich place in my neighborhood and now I'm addicted to creatin...

I got my love of scones from my mom, back when they were not nearly as popular. These days they're a staple offering at fancy coffee sho...

Normally when we think about grapes and alcohol, we think wine. But fresh grapes taste completely different than fermented ones and actually...

It's hot and I want ice cream. Sometimes in a dish, sometimes in a waffle cone and sometimes in the form of an easy to grab popsicle. I ...

There's a fairly new gourmet market in my neighborhood and they specialize in beautiful, over-stuffed sandwiches. The menu is long and i...

Frosé became popular a few years ago when lots of restaurants and bars set up machines to turn out these slushy drinks all day. What is it e...

It's the middle of June and, shockingly, these were the first cherries of the season that I bought. Normally I scoop them up the second ...

There's a new French bakery in my neighborhood. In addition to croissants and delicate fruit tarts, they also sell slices of their fresh...

Last week we had our first mini heatwave. It's not usually in the 90's in New York in May but it happened and we all got an unexpect...

I have a hard time resisting anything in a crust, sweet or savory. So, when I'm developing recipes, I frequently ask myself - would this...

Do you have a "buy nothing" group in your neighborhood? They've become super popular around here and I love my local one. Lots...

A couple of weeks ago I had a wicked craving for a cupcake. Sadly the best cupcake bakery (cupcakery?) in my neighborhood is closed for reno...

We're kind of in that shoulder season between all the good winter citrus and all spring fruit. Coming home from the market with a load o...

We may call them turnovers here but, in the Middle East, these filled puffs of dough are called bourekas. Popular in Israel, they usually co...

Starting a home bar doesn't have to be fussy or expensive if you begin with some basics and then add to your collection over time. Unlik...

The Cosmo cocktail came into fashion when Sex and the City was airing but it's never left. For that matter, Sex and the City never reall...

March is acting true to form - coming in like a lion with snow and freezing temperatures but quickly becoming a lamb. We'll still have s...

OK, I seem to be a little obsessed and can't stop creating hot cocoa bombs. It can appear a little daunting at first. You have to buy a ...

Is there anything more comforting than tucking into a warm skillet cookie with ice cream melting into the gooey chocolate? Yes, when you add...

The first time I tried cooking these puffy pancakes, I was not expecting them to rise as much as they did. Some kind of photography/food sty...

You've probably been seeing hot cocoa bombs everywhere on the internet for the past few months. Costco now makes them and sells them in ...

There's very little that I like about winter but those first couple of months of the new year do have one high note and that is the abun...

I totally understand wanting a healthy food reset in the new year. But, there's a strong argument to be made for comfort food in January...

All you Rear Window fans will understand why I love looking at windows. James Stewart's character watched his neighbors' lives thro...

For most of the past decade that I've been writing this blog, I've ended the year with a round-up of the recipes you all liked best ...

I am definitely a bourbon and whiskey lover, both for sipping and for mixing. So, when I hear about flavored whiskeys, my ears perk up. And ...

Shortbread is already a buttery cookie but browning the butter makes it go from good to wow. You'll know how delicious it will taste jus...

If soft, fudgy centered cookies are what you like then crinkles are for you. They're easy to make and bake up soft with a gooey chocolat...

These crispy little balls of cheesy, potato goodness are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. Normally there aren't a lot of ...

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Let's talk about holiday appetizers. Sure, gatherings may be small this year. But even if it's just family, you still want to serve ...

I made these snack cakes to go with an amazing cup of hot cocoa. The cakes have a bit of pumpkin, a touch of spice and a whole lot of chocol...

It's not too early in the season for gingerbread, right? Especially when it's a gingerbread cake that's covered in a layer of ba...

Not only is it officially autumn but I was toying with the idea of turning on the heat the other day. I held out, for the time being, but th...

The kids can load up on candy at Halloween but the adults should get a treat as well. OK, this adult also eats all the peanut butter cups. B...

Are you a fan of pumpkin or is it just a seasonal flavor you're happy to see the back of quickly? Personally, I love it. I love all squa...

Let's talk about figs. Also let's talk about cheesecake. Figs are such a short-lived treat and we only get them for a few short week...

One surefire way to make everyone happy at dinnertime in my house is to serve steak. It actually makes most of my guests happy as well. Obvi...

My mom used to bake apples sometimes, when I was a kid. The house would smell wonderful with that aroma of cooked apples and cinnamon. All t...

Last month, a couple of my friends took me out for a birthday dinner. It's still outdoor dining only in New York City but it was a lovel...

Normally, the post Labor Day, back-to-school, back to busy life is my favorite time. And it may look a little different this year. But one t...

I'm a sucker for pretty fruit and champagne grapes definitely qualify. These mini dark purple grapes are little bursts of sweet and sour...

Souffles are always so tempting on restaurant menus, right? But making them at home seems daunting. It's actually a simple recipe but st...

I've been craving a fried chicken sandwich for weeks now. Not even kidding. But every time I look at take out menus I can't decide w...

Mangoes are definitely one of my summer treats and they're usually destined for a yogurt smoothie. Although some of them invariably e...