Greenmarket Cassoulet Cook-Off is January 16th
6 Jan 2010

Greenmarket Cassoulet Cook-Off is January 16th

by | posted in: Cook-Offs, NYC Events | 11

Soak those dry beans! It’s almost time for the second annual Cassoulet Cook-Off at Jimmy’s No. 43, a fundraiser for the Greenmarket of CENYC. Last year, a handful of cold cash was given to the nonprofit organization that feeds so many home cooks and chefs alike throughout the city. (Very cold, I might add, as it was also held in January.) This year, we’re hoping to raise even more, to show our appreciation for the folks who run the show, … Read More

Cheeseburger Dumplings
4 Jan 2010

Cheeseburger Dumplings

by | posted in: Dumplings, Meat & Poultry, Recipes, Sides & Salads | 24

Hold the fries with these: who needs them when you have a crisp on the bottom, chewy on the top homemade noodle encapsulating a juicy nugget of better-than-Grade-A beef, with melted shreds of sharp cheddar and caramelized onions inside? That’s a happy meal for me alone. Alright, and some soy sauce (or ketchup? I can’t decide!) doesn’t hurt for dipping.

What’s Hotter: Spicy or Sweet? (call in to chat!)
2 Jan 2010

What’s Hotter: Spicy or Sweet? (call in to chat!)

by | posted in: Events, NYC Events, Ruminations | 13

The perfect date meal, you name it, go! This has been one of my favorite questions of 2009 (happy New Year, by the way!). Until recently, I may have asked the same friends to describe their dream dinners way too many times, but now on nearly every episode of Let’s Eat In, I get the chance to put it to a great new pair of guests each week. From food writers, sex writers, musicians, and overall food fanatics, each awesome … Read More

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