MORE PANCAKES: Pumpkin Pancakes; Root Vegetable Pancakes; Sweet Almond Pancakes with Fresh Raspberries; Apple Pancakes; Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Raspberry Sauce My family has never been much for Mother’s Day. In the past, we’ve sometimes let my mom get away with claiming that “every day is Mother’s Day” and not having a particular lunch or brunch […]
Cooking for Others
Green Pizza
With Earth Day approaching (it’s this Sunday, the 22nd), I racked my brain for a recipe to share with you guys that felt, well, green. That emphasized saving the planet, or at least eating local. It took me a few minutes before I felt as dumb as I deserved to for approaching Earth Day totally […]
Herb & Lemon Buttered Popcorn
Alex and I started The Wire on hurricane weekend (that’s August 27-28 for those of you not on the East Coast). We were glued to the TV for at least an hour a night, sometimes more, til December. We watched the last episode not long before Christmas. I was heartbroken (spoiler alert!) at the unresolved […]
Rich Homemade Hummus
It’s slow cooker week here on BGSK and SKC! All week long, we’re teaming up with Kelsey Banfield, The Naptime Chef , to bring you the first ever Slow Cooker Challenge. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway, and read on for another great slow cooked recipe! For a lot of quarter-life cooks, store-bought tubs of hummus […]
Vodka Punch with Orange, Grapefruit, and Lemon
It’s almost New Year’s Eve. That means it’s time to run to Party City and buy a $15 plastic punch bowl. (Lucky you if your parents’ attic yields a free glass punch bowl.) It’s time to fill the punch bowl with a basic vodka punch improved by freshly squeezed juices, homemade sugar syrup, and mint. […]
Cider-Braised Pork Shoulder with Fennel and Apple
CHRISTMAS WITH FRIENDS: Puff Pastry-Wrapped Asparagus; Cider-Braised Pork Shoulder with Fennel and Apple; Fresh Bread; Green Salad; Best Brownies à la mode Frankly, most holiday main course meats are really, really expensive. Yet having a roast or a ham or a turkey can feel like a requirement, especially if you’re hosting parents or more traditional […]
Potato, Leek, and Fennel Gratin
BEST HOLIDAY SIDES: Alta Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios, Apples, and Creme Fraiche; Barb’s Corn Pudding; Glazed Carrots with Cayenne; Smashed New Potatoes with Peas, Parsley, and Chives When I think of potatoes au gratin, I think of the holidays. I also, as many of you might too, think of France. Back in 2003, when I […]
Chili Con Carne
EVENT: Steph’s NYC Homecoming VENUE: Phoebe Parents’ Apartment, Upper West Side PARTY SIZE: 10 TYPE: Raucous Chili Dinner Party MENU: Ali’s Southwestern Artichoke Dip; Chips and Salsa; Classic Chili Con Carne; Arugula Salad with Cilantro-Citrus Vinaigrette; Cornbread Chili and I go way back. As far as BGSK is concerned, all the way back to our […]
Devilish Eggs (for Halloween!)
Not gonna lie: I’m a little bit obsessed with Halloween. When I was growing up, I did the witch and tiger thing. But by age 7, I had graduated to playing real people. People who your parents hope you’ll never become, not even on Halloween. When I moved to New York City in 3rd grade, […]
Cooking For Others: Broiled Oysters with Siracha Lime Butter
EVENT: 3rd of July on the Island VENUE: Phoebe’s Parent’s House, Martha’s Vineyard PARTY SIZE: 2 TYPE: Romantic Saturday Night Dinner by the Sea MENU: Broiled Oysters with Siracha-Lime Butter; Southeast Asian Paella with Bay Scallops and Shrimp; Patty Pan Squash Sauté Since oysters have long been considered an aphrodisiac and usually appear on every […]