Top Chef’s Andrea Beaman visit’s Cuvee Bistro and Bar at The Greenporter Hotel. See footage of Chef Pittorino’s dishes, restaurant and her own chef’s garden on Long Island’s North Fork.

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  I find that getting people to think about eating Watercress in anything other than a salad can be a bit of a challenge. Even the most seasoned palates can be shocked to come across it in a soup or sauteed on their plate in place of another leafy green. Cruciferous Greens and Their Benefits […]

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  Saute 1/4 cup of shallots in 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Once lightly carmelized, add two bunches of fresh Watercress with bottom part of stems removed. Salt to taste and saute for 5 to 7 minutes and allow to cool. In separate pan, add lightly salted scallops (5 to 10 if bay […]

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I use my grill year round from sweet summer corn to Veninson tenderloin. My favorite way to have a Salmon steak or filet is on the grill with just a bit of salt and pepper, some citrus and a drizzle of olive oil. It’s the perfect backdrop for a dressing of Watercress cream and some […]

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Cod Fish Cakes 1 pound of seasoned and sauteed fresh cod 4 small potatoes, peeled and quartered 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro 1 egg one egg yolk (save the white for breakfast) 1/2 teaspoon of lime juice Salt and pepper your cod fillet and saute, browning on both sides.  […]

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Radishes are in season from May to October and Watercress from April through November.  Although Granny Smith apples are available year round in any supermarket, they are in season locally through the Fall. Rinse your radishes and remove tops.  Slice in quarters and set aside.  Then core your apples and cube.  Then thoroughly rinse your […]

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