Seasonal food blog of Chef Deborah at Cuvée at The Greenporter Hotel
Inspiring the consumption of local food and local wine on the North Fork of Long Island
Seasonal food blog of Chef Deborah at Cuvée at The Greenporter Hotel
Inspiring the consumption of local food and local wine on the North Fork of Long Island
Winter is the perfect time for baking the tubers of the season for dinner, and yams have many culinary and nutritional qualities. Preparing these give you a great excuse to use the oven and fill the …
Read More about Meatless Monday: Sweet baked Yams with Goat Cheese, Cranberries & Balsamic Glaze
I remember eating the most delicious grilled sardines poolside at our hotel in Marrakesh slathered with the most delicious spice paste called Harrisa. The layers of flavors left me …
Read More about Trimmer Tuesday: Roasted Chicken with Harissa
There is something about Middle Eastern spices that sends my heart and palate into orbit. The aroma of toasted spices in a savory broth with red lentils in this Egyptian-inspired recipe will transport …
I love to see different renditions of everyday comfort foods whether it be mac and cheese, mashed potatoes or a hearty Minestrone. Whether you are in New York or Italy, you will have as many …
I often think about the tender, meaty leeks I ate in the countryside in France that were often served as a starter or side dish. Aromatic and full of flavor, this winter garden darling is often …
Read More about Meatless Monday: Leek Risotto with Sautéed Kale
It's winter on Long Island and I am picking fresh cilantro and cabbages in my garden. That is the great thing about hearty herbs and vegetables that thrive in the chill of early winter. Bok Choy, like …
Read More about Trimmer Tuesday: Chicken Salad with Bok Choy, Almonds, & Apricots
Most countries have a kind of pot pie and the love affair extends across borders. Golden crust bearing rich, savory fillings that spill into our forks, oozing with soul and warmth: thus the state of …
Read More about Meatless Monday: Gluten-free Mushroom and Lentil Pot Pies with Gouda Biscuit Topping
The simplicity of Northern Italian flavors are perfect for anyone living in Long Island Wine Country or any agricultural region where fresh ingredients are always on hand. On the North Fork we have …
I am a big fan of "conserving" the bounty of the season to be able to enjoy it year round. During the summers I pick the raspberries that grow just off our terrace and make jam. Towards the end of …
