Scary chocolate cupcakes for Halloween
Even as a chef, I understand how baking can be overwhelming. Especially when thinking about piped frosting on a dozen cupcakes. Whether it's working with frosting kits, reading cake decorating books, …
Genovese Walnut Salad
Celebrate Columbus Day Weekend at Cuvée Bistro! The cuisine of Genoa demonstrates clear influences from its Mediterranean neighbors including Spain, France and North Africa. If you've ever been in …
Summer Grilling in the Fall: End of summer tomato salad with grilled Hanger Steak
The end of summer is always bittersweet. On the North Fork, we all look forward to the wine harvest. Live music on the vines and at the tasting rooms, the cool autumn air, the pumpkins and the …
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A Chef’s Garden on the North Fork
Every year, I head over to the Long Island Cauliflower Association with my friend Michael who is a native of Greenport. He has a garden across the street, which serves as an annex for my restaurant's …
‘Loc’ au Vin for Hamptons Restaurant Week
At this time of the year we look forward to the spring, but, despite our yearning, winter remains. This is a dish that helps you make the best of what’s left of winter at dinner time. It’s a great …
Mesclun Greens with Barolo-braised cherries for Valentine’s Day
Cherries braised in your favorite wine can inspire a first course for a Valentine menu or any romantic evening. Just add a few teaspoons of this warm sauce on your greens along with candied …
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Wild Arugula Salad with Pomegranate and Blood Orange Salad with Coriander Vinaigrette
Wild Arugula with Pomegranate and Blood Orange Salad with Coriander Vinaigrette It's the last week of the party season and I didn't quite make it into the "little black dress." So despite the …
Broccoli Roquefort Bisque
Broccoli peaks from the garden throughout the Fall thriving in chilly weather. It’s a hearty cruciferous that loves the North Fork mild winters and porous soil. You will find it all over the North …
Meal ideas to lighten up after Thanksgiving
I don't know about you but I personally feel like a basted turkey after Thanksgiving week. And just about when I try to go back to lighter fare, the holidays are sprouting up with plenty of egg nog …
