perfect boiled eggs

A simple delight and a classic food find, the boiled egg is to the culinary world as the little black dress is to the world of fashion: it’s one of those things that never seem to go out of style and for good reason! The incredible, edible egg is one of nature’s most finest foods, packed with protein and loaded with vitamins, minerals, unsaturated fats and antioxidants. And even with all that, a large egg only has about 70 calories… incredible, indeed!

Boiling an egg is definitely a no-brainer… [...]

chimichurri

My introduction to this delicious Argentian sauce occurred around 8th grade when a group of friends and I went in search for an after-school snack at La Esquina Criolla, an Argentian restaurant a few blocks down from my home in Queens, New York. I remember ordering a Chorizo (sausage) sandwich and the cook asking if I wanted it with chimichurri. Since I was wary of the color of the sauce, I asked him to put it on the side. I took a bite of the sandwich without the [...]

holiday biscotti

What better way to wake up on a cold, wintery morning than to a warm cup of English Breakfast tea and a sweet & savory biscotti on the side to deliver all the tastes of the holiday season. A sprinkle of lemon zest brightens up the warm flavors of fresh rosemary and dried autumn fruits, which all come together beautifully in this recipe inspired by Katie Lee Joel’s Wedding Biscotti. If you want to omit the savory component, a sweet variation to try involves dried cherries or figs [...]

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