The Best Whole Grain Grilled Cheese with Pickles
Recipe by Chef Annette Tomei
makes 2 servings
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A Sexy Hot Sorrel Drink Recipe with Caribbean Rum
This hot cocktail is my new, Caribbean drink for cold winter nights. I like the idea of drinking something tropical in winter like this Jamaican rum hot toddy. And since this is a hot sorrel drink recipe, it’s also a great antidote for the cold.
Charcuterie Board for Two: how to build a date night charcuterie board
If you want to plan a romantic evening at home but don’t want to spend hours creating a multi-course dinner, make a date night charcuterie board for two. A charcuterie board can please all your senses, including your sense of adventure. Best of all, it can be fun to prepare – unleash your artistic side […]
Sautéed Courgette Flowers Stuffed with Herbed Ricotta Cheese
It is hard to believe a pile of pretty orange and white flowers can be transformed into a flavorful appetizer in a matter of minutes. If you’ve never made stuffed courgette flowers, also known as zucchini flowers, prepare to be amazed at how you can make a stunning vegetarian appetizer in a matter of minutes.
Homemade Prawn Thai Green Curry Recipe
This recipe highlights all that is sexy about Thai food: the contrasts in texture, layers of aphrodisiac herbs and spices, and an abundance of coconut. This prawn Thai green curry will awaken your senses with the exotic flavors of Southeast Asia. Yet it’s surprisingly easy to make and it’s so much better than takeout.
Mediterranean Olive Salad with Celery Recipe
My grandmother’s cooking was one of the highlights of my childhood. The aromas of the finest Mediterranean ingredients always swirled about her kitchen. One of my favorites was her olive salad, made with thickly sliced Greek, green olives.
Braised Chicken Breast Recipe with Orzo & Olives
What a chef eats at home Rarely do I take the time to prepare myself dinner – no matter how simple of a recipe. But when I treat myself, it’s with simple dishes like this humble home-cooked, braised chicken breast. This braised chicken recipe is easy and nutritious. But its combination of bold and subtle […]
A Tequila Hot Toddy Recipe
A tequila hot toddy? Why not? Most hot drinks fall into the category of Hot Toddies. The history of these beloved cocktails, unsurprisingly, is full of lore. Barroom histories say as much about the teller of the tales as the drinks themselves. And the Hot Toddy is no exception. TO TRY: Love hot cocktails? Don’t […]
A Delicious Hot Apple Cider Cocktail Made with Aged Rum
Hot cocktails are my go-to for winter. And this hot apple cider cocktail is one of my favorites for heating up a cold night. Drinks with both balanced flavors and a bit of warmth are as good as the best comfort food for bringing back your glow even in the depths of the darkest months.
