It’s just a bit cooler on the North Fork in October with the verdant of summer still hanging on.  Tomatoes remain on the vines and the blossoms of Verbena and Yarrow remain bright in my garden.  The peppermint and spearmint continue to chase throught the garden and it appears that summer is hanging on despite the drop in temperature.  Oyster [...]

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Look for our dairy-free Passion Fruit-Chipotle Chocolate truffles in this month’s Plate Magazine written by Rob Benes.  To read about this recipe visit  www.plateonline.com. Dairy-free chocolate truffles with Passion fruit and Chipotle The dedicated home cook and the chef share a desire to please. We tinker, experiment and obsess, we make notes and look for alternatives [...]

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A great recipe for all those beautiful tomatoes in your garden or on the farmstands. Try this savory tomato pie or “tomato tatin.” Perfect for a garden potluck or as an appetizer or side dish.

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A little leftover lobster from last night’s dinner? Try this Summer Corn lobster bisque for dinner tonight and pick up a bottle of First Crush from Bedell Cellars.

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Summer cooking without much cooking: Crabmeat salad with fresh garden peas: for appetizer, sandwich on on a salad

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Looking for a salad idea to use all those fresh herbs in your garden this summer or on the stands? Try this Lebanese-inspired summer salad with parsely, mint, cilantro, tomatatoes and cucumber tossed with savory lemon dressing. Pick up a bottle of Festival Chardonay at the Paumanok Vineyards in Aguebogue.

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Grilled corn and black bean salsa There aren’t a lot of things better than fresh corn and fresh corn on the grill may be heaven.  It is filling yet light and is a perfect side dish with grilled beef or chicken and it is great as an appetizer with a large bowl of tortilla chips.  To save time [...]

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I love fruit desserts that can be served warm during rainy spring or summer evenings. This is an easy dessert recipe that you can make ahead of time and heat just before serving.  The creamy, custardy base with fruit is very satisfying and has less fat and calories than a regular custard.  The whipped cream is a different story and [...]

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I find this time of year to be a “tease” for gardeners in the Northeast. Other than the brief yellow bloom of Forsythia and the peering pink of Rhododendrons, herbs are only begining to sprout. Chives blossoms have not yet opened and the Lavender, Rosemary and Sage plants are still bare. So this is a [...]

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Make something sweet on or after Valentines Day. We make these cookies for our petite fours plates to serve after dinner for Valentine’s Day. We make them in small heartshapes but you can make them bigger for your loved one, even if you have more than one love. One of our customers requested the recipe [...]

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