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Melissa d’Arabian To Bring Ten Dollar Dinners to Philly

August 13, 2012 By 3 Comments
Melissa d'Arabian - Ten Dollar Dinners Cookbook

Cookbook season has arrived my friends and, according to some sources, there are going to be a plethora of book signings in the next few months from various celebrity chefs, authors and food bloggers. Some I can't divulge JUST yet, but the minute I get the a-ok with confirmations, you know I'll give you the scoop. I was thrilled to hear that Food Network's Melissa d'Arabian is scheduled to visit Philly this Thursday, August 16th to sign copies of her first cookbook, Ten Dollar Dinners: 140 … [Read more...]

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Tried and True: Roasted Cipollini Onions

May 17, 2012 By 3 Comments
Balsamic Roasted Cipollini Onions

It never fails - whenever I head to the Italian Market, I always pick up cipollini onions. The same goes for when they cross my path at Whole Paychex or Wegmans. I love roasting them with potatoes as a quick side dish and there's this tried and true recipe that I can't believe that I haven't shared with you yet - Giada de Laurentiis' Roasted Cipollini Onions. This recipe couldn't be any easier - blanch the onions, roast them with some balsamic vinegar and you have a side dish that will be asked … [Read more...]

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Tried and True: Giada’s Tri-Color Orzo Salad

April 5, 2012 By 1 Comment
Tri Color Orzo Salad

For SL's dinner party, we played it simple – serving the Chicken Sauvignon Blanc with a flavorful tri-color orzo salad from Giada de Laurentiis. With all the hustle and bustle going on in SL's kitchen (I was trying to save a banana pudding dessert that kinda went the wrong way), I didn't take the multitude of pics I normally do with a recipe. However, as SL and crew will attest, once it was plated, I flew out to the dining room to get the beauty shot. … [Read more...]

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Giada de Laurentiis Heads Back To Philly For Weeknights With Giada

March 1, 2012 By 3 Comments
Weeknights with Giada

The 2012 Cookbook Season has begun, my friends. And, to kick it off will be one of my faves, Giada de Laurentiis. Giada de Laurentiis has written her latest, Weeknights with Giada: Quick and Simple Recipes to Revamp Dinner, and it will be in stores starting March 27th.   For us Philly peeps, we have some great news - she will be visiting the Williams Sonoma in King of Prussia on March 29, 2012 at noon. As always, it will be a packed house so, a bit of advice - wear the flats and leave the … [Read more...]

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Tried and True: Pumpkin Goat Cheese Risotto

December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Pumpkin Goat Cheese Risotto

I have a habit of thinking some recipes are overcomplicated and tend to think "I can never make that" even though it might be somewhat simple. Risotto is one of those recipes. I have seen it made time and time again on various shows and never had the urge to try it until I saw this Pumpkin Goat Cheese Risotto recipe from Giada de Laurentiis and decided to give it a whirl. For the record, the most effort is stirring the rice constantly. I have a habit of making "crispy toasty rice" and not in … [Read more...]

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Cooking School Is In Session With Sherri Shepherd, Nate Berkus and Aaron McCargo, Jr.

November 10, 2011 By 1 Comment

I feel bad for my poor neighbors last night and have to apologize for the hysterical laughter coming from the house.   I was watching a DVR'd ep of The Nate Show and The View's own  Sherri Shepherd was his co-host.   Not only are they a hoot together, but the producers decided that it was time for "Cooking School." Now if any of you watch either The Nate Show or The View, you know that both Nate and Sherri have admitted that cooking is not their forte.  Well, one of my fave FN peeps, … [Read more...]

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Fall Flavors -Beef and Butternut Squash Stew

October 10, 2011 By 2 Comments
Beef and Butternut Squash Stew

Not only is Fall my favorite fashion season, but it's also my favorite season for cooking and entertaining. I am a sucker for all things butternut squash, pumpkin, short ribs, stews, and other various comfort dishes. This weekend, I decided to play with one of Giada de Laurentiis' recipes for Beef and Butternut Squash Stew. I added some red pepper flakes for a bit of heat which played nicely with sweetness from the squash.  Another change I made is to omit the Marsala wine as I never seem to … [Read more...]

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Anne Burrell To Show Fans How To Cook Like A Rock Star

September 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
AnneBurrell-CookLikeARockStar

If you watched the Food Network's Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, Worst Cooks in America and Iron Chef America, you already know that Chef Anne Burrell cooks like a rock star. For years she was Mario Batali's right hand on Iron Chef, with recipes that would often secure the defeat of any challenger and they got it done in under an hour.  Since her show's debut, Secrets of a Restaurant Chef  has taught viewers tips and techniques to make any dish fabulous and is a constant on my DVR. Last … [Read more...]

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A New Take on Tabbouleh

September 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
Quinoa Tabbouleh

When I lived in Orlando, I would often run out for lunch with one of my friends, Ms. M., to this one specific restaurant down the street because she adored their tabbouleh. For the life of me, I cannot remember the restaurant's name but she thought that they used more lemon which made it pop. I didn't have an interest in making it ever because I'm not a fan of bulgar (why, I don't know - I'll eventually get over it much like my issues with grapefruit, etc.) Now it's almost 5 years later and I … [Read more...]

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Food Network New York City Wine and Food Festival Is Just Around The Corner

September 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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I was looking at my calendar the other day and noticed that the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival is coming up fast. I seriously don't know where the time went. One minute we were at SOBE, the next the Atlantic City Wine & Food Festival sipping on some Bourbon Cider cocktails and now I have some serious wardrobe planning for NYCWFF. There's something about being in New York City during the crisp fall months - it's pure magic from the minute you arrive. Food Network New … [Read more...]

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