And, just like that, the particularly glorious summer we have had here in New York this year is over. Despite the often sweltering heat that envelops the city at that time, it remains my favorite season as most weekends during it involve some kind of alfresco dining – on terraces, side walks or the parks….
Category: Appetizers
Gin Cured Salmon, Grilled Peach & Burrata Crostini, Oil Poached Tuna Steak with Fennel Salad
There are some dishes that I want to experiment with but just cannot make in a larger format for my group gatherings. Things that involve more technique, or greater attention to details when it comes to plating, are just harder to execute for bigger crowds and so I was delighted when my friend Eric, who…
Homemade Foie Gras Torchon, Deviled Eggs, Lamb Loin with Potato Gratin, Addictive Asparagus & Roasted Baby Tomatoes
I had been thinking for a little while about trying my hand at making a foie gras torchon from scratch. My mum has made homemade foie gras terrine for as long as I can remember but it wasn’t until I read an article about the only couple of farms in Upstate NY that are ethically breading…
Grilled Peaches, Sous-Vide Mediterranean Squid, Chicken Thighs with Roasted Cauliflower Risotto and Grilled Radicchio Salad
I hosted a slightly smaller Sunday lunch than usual recently for my friends Brian, Ernesto and Larry. I usually go up to 6 people as it’s the perfect number for the size of my apartment (and the amount of matching dinnerware I own!) but I really wanted to make this roasted cauliflower risotto I had read…
A French Affair
It is always a very special time when my parents visit me in New York. I have now spent over half of my life abroad, first in London and now here, and I know it can’t have been easy for my parents to always accept the fact that I will probably never come back to…
Thanksgiving 2016
I never knew what Thanksgiving really was until I moved to New York 9 years ago. I had vaguely heard about it of course but I never truly realized what it meant and how important it is to American culture until this country became my home. Over the years I have had many kinds of Thanksgiving…
Saumon à l’Oseille, Seared Scallops with Avocado Mousse, Roasted Garlic Cherry Tomatoes Crostini
When my parents stayed with me for a couple of weeks, we watched the new Chef’s Table season on Netflix, which happened to be focusing on French chefs. Handy since I didn’t have to worry about them not understanding English! If you haven’t watched the program yet, I highly recommend it – it is literally…
Almond Crusted Halibut with Basil Butter & Parmesan Risotto, Red Snapper Ceviche and Spiced Lamb Meatballs
It had been a little while since I hosted my last Sunday lunch. With New York being in full summer swing, the gorgeous weather outside has been less conducive to staying indoors and slaving over hot stoves! But if course it wasn’t long until I wanted to have some friends over and started to think…
Salmon with Morels, Edamame & Green Goddess Sauce, Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream Crostinis
When I started to get more seriously into cooking, I also began to read more about it online and in magazines. I came across Chef Steps and immediately loved the content and style of it. The primary format they use is video which makes it easier to understand the more advanced techniques that they share….
Chicken with Morels & Fingerling Potatoes, Crab Rillettes and Thyme Bread Rolls
Although moving to New York had been a dream of mine since I first visited in 1999, when the opportunity did present itself, some 8 years later, it all happened quite quickly. I was working at American Express at the time and a director role become available in our sister team in NYC. I had…
Lamb Loins with Tarragon Aioli, Mum’s Potato Gratin, Deviled Eggs and Shrimp Salad
With one of my best friends over from London for a few days, I decided to host an Easter feast at my place. It ended up being a girlie catch up with Elizabeth, Caroline, Fionuala and I eating and drinking well into the evening. Having spent 10 years in London, and now almost 10 years…
Beef Loin Steaks with Mushroom Gratin, Tuna Tartare with Avocado & Lime Ice Cream and Smoked Salmon Paté
One of my favorite restaurants in my neighborhood is called Tessa. They have a small but perfectly formed menu of pan-Mediterranean cuisine and I particularly like eating at the long and beautiful curved bar there – on top of excellent food, it is also probably one of the prettiest restaurants I’ve ever seen. While last…
Gourmet Sundays 