Red, White and Blueberry Cake Serves 10-12 Adapted from Martha Stewart Ingredients for the Cake: 1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for baking sheet – stock 3 cups cake flour (not self-rising), plus more for baking sheet – $3.59 2 teaspoons baking powder – stock 1 teaspoon salt – stock 2¼[…]
The Classic Lobster Roll
Mary Anne here. It has always astonished me that the scavengers of the sea command such ridiculous market prices. A century or so ago, these hard-shelled crawlers were actually considered peasant food, but you’d never know it if you’ve bought Lobster Rolls on the eastern tip of Long Island. Last year, fresh shelled lobster meat[…]
Picnics in the Park: Vegetarian Tex-Mex Puff Pockets
The following recipe was created specifically for our guest post on Kid City NY and although it’s geared towards the adults, it VERY easily translates to a kid-friendly entrée as well. After all, grown ups have to eat too! For kids, simply eliminate the jalapeno pepper and cut the cumin by half, as childrens’ palates[…]
Apple and Mango Crumble Pie
Mariel here. Nothing is more American than an Apple Pie and in honor of the looming holiday, I thought I’d put together a new take on an old favorite. This rendition incorporates mangoes, because, well, I heart mangoes. As you’ve probably noticed, I tend to cook things I like to eat, makes life easier that[…]