As I mentioned before, I received so many great Mother’s Day brunch ideas at the Sauza/Cathy Riva event that I attended last week. Today, I am writing about the food ideas that I liked the most. 1. Cathy was kind enough to share her recipe for a simple coffee bundt cake. I don’t drink coffee (except for Starbucks Caramel Frappuccinos!), but I … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Brunch Recipe Ideas
Recipes
Cocktail Recipes: Cadillac Rio Margarita (Cinco de Mayo) and Pear Ginger Fizz (Mother’s Day Brunch)
Last week, I attended a “Ladies Who Brunch” event that was hosted by Sauza Tequila and party planner Cathy Riva. The fact that the event was held in the evening added a special twist that I especially enjoyed. Sometimes, we have breakfast for dinner. Why not have a brunch in the evening? (I will definitely be borrowing that idea in the future!) … [Read more...] about Cocktail Recipes: Cadillac Rio Margarita (Cinco de Mayo) and Pear Ginger Fizz (Mother’s Day Brunch)
How to Make a Bento Box (Healthy Lunchbox Recipe Ideas)
I recently took a lunchbox-making class at Taste Buds, an NYC kid and family-focused spot that offers cooking classes and parties. For this event, the instructor focused on how to make a bento box (which literally means“meal in a box”). How to Make a Bento Box There were five steps that the kids were instructed to take in order to create a … [Read more...] about How to Make a Bento Box (Healthy Lunchbox Recipe Ideas)
Easy Oven-Roasted Leg of Lamb Recipe
I was really excited about this month’s “Cooking With My Friends” post. My friend Mike Petti was going to help me cook a traditional Easter main dish. I was looking forward to his leg of lamb recipe!A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Mike has cooked at a variety of NYC restaurants and hotels. The Grand Hyatt, Plaza Hotel (one of … [Read more...] about Easy Oven-Roasted Leg of Lamb Recipe
Passover Recipes: The Best Brisket Recipe (And More)
When I asked my friends on Facebook, what they served for Passover, brisket was the practically unanimous answer! (Chicken and turkey were also mentioned.) As such, I wanted to share a couple f their ideas for both brisket and special Passover sides. Enjoy! The “best” brisket recipes: -Monica Storch: She was kind enough to send me “the … [Read more...] about Passover Recipes: The Best Brisket Recipe (And More)
