I've hired a caterer for all my kid's parties and that caterer is me (and my friends). Whether it's with a friend or solo, I've been cooking and freezing throughout the years to successfully host celebrations. I've got my kid's many friends in mind as I mold crab cakes, stuff empanadas and brine ...
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Savor Summer in a Two-Bite Morsel
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Hiding in the Catskills all summer has made me miss two things about Jersey: the organic corn and tomatoes. I’ve waited weeks to sink my teeth into a just-picked piece of sweet Jersey corn and so this time when I returned for the day I made sure to stop at my favorite farm stand to get some overripe ...
Serve up a Farm Fresh Freaky Halloween
Transform your farmers’ market veggies into eerie foods for a pre-trick-or-treat party with deliciously daring (and healthy!) Halloween nibbles! Lizard Skin -- With just a bit of imagination, kale chips become crispy pieces of lizard skins this Halloween for a melt-in-your-mouth crispy ...
Countdown to a Farm Fresh Freaky Halloween — Jack-o-Lantern Potatoes
Use Halloween cookie cutters to transform potatoes into crispy Jack-o-Lanterns, ghosts & goblins. You’ll need the largest sweet potatoes and potatoes you can find and some small to medium sized Halloween cookie cutters. To create these treats, peel the skin off of the potatoes and slice ...
Cooking with Friends Party Time!
A few times a year I will donate my time for a charity event. Last night it was for a group of twelve fellow fifth grade parents who won a Cooking with Friends evening at a silent auction. When I run a cooking party, my life stops for two straight days as I'm hyper focused on prepping and ...
Marscapone Cream Filled Strawberries
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Salmon Cakes with Chipotle Lime Mayo
These fresh salmon cakes served with Chipotle Lime mayonnaise are packed with spices, peppers and scallions which give them plenty of zing. Trust me, they will hit just the spot. Plus they freeze exceptionally well and can be pulled out for individual meals throughout busy work days. Make ...
Mini Lobster Pot Pie Bites
This creamy, delicious lobster pie filling when topped with a flaky puff pastry crust will make an impressive and sophisticated appetizer or main dish for a dinner party. You can make them in mini muffin pans to serve as an elegant cocktail party appetizer. They freeze beautifully too, which makes ...
Small Plate Cooking Party
I’ve been busy this week planning and prepping for the cooking party I am running this evening. (That explains the Friday blog this week.) I’ll be teaching, cooking and having fun with 14 women, most of whom I’ve never met! It’ll be a small plate/tapas evening with multiple courses, fruity sangria ...