Hot Smoked Bluefish with Tamarind Glaze
I love to make believers out of people who think they hate Bluefish and now during a fishing season where Bluefish abound, I have many opportunities. I remember when I was invited to cook at the …
Sweet and Sour Tamarind Barbecue Sauce
I love to grill year round and enjoy barbecue sauce on meaty roasts but many store-bought brands are loaded with sugar and can be very sweet. I have been making this savory, slightly spicy and sweet …
Budget Bride: The Four Seasons of North Fork Weddings
North Fork vineyards and pebble beaches are the perfect backdrop for any bride who wants to have a destination wedding in Eastern Long Island. The North Fork of Long Island offers many options for …
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Meatless Monday: Chilled Tomato Soup with Fenugreek, Crispy Vegetable Garnish and Ricotta
I always say that I must have been Indian in my former life. From the first time I stepped onto the subcontinent I felt as if I had been there before. From the hills of the Kulu Valley to the steamy …
Savory Corn Pudding off the Cobb with Manchego Cheese
A creamy corn pudding brings the taste of summer to the grill like no other dish. Bits of fresh corn off the cobb mixed with eggs, cream and Parmesan cheese, topped with grated Manchego cheese. The …
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Pumpkin Seeds on Your Dinner Plate: The Way to Health and Happiness
I still dream of the colors and smells of Mexico City where I spent countless hours, over many years, wandering through the markets and street stands. From the market of San Angel in the Southwestern …
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Crazy for Snappers! North Fork’s “sardine” but “bettah”.
I discovered these baby bluefish many years ago while on the water with the local fisherman and once I learned all they have to offer, I've never looked back. I have long been a lover of flavorful, …
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Apricot Soup with Fennel & Yogurt
Apricot season is coming to a close, which, sadly, signals the end of summer. Make sure you don't miss your window to bring this fiber rich fruit to your dinner--the smooth, tangy and slightly sweet …
Gardener’s Herb Orzo
The unseasonably chilly nights on the North Fork feel like Fall to me, and signal me to start using the herbs in my garden before November. The mounds of Greek Oregano, the rifts of Thyme and Sage, …
