Ratatouille Succotash with Herb Pistou
In honor of Bastille Day, I decided I wanted to make a ratatouille with all the beautiful summer vegetables I found at the farmer’s market in Prospect Park this past weekend. It’s always such a pleasure to make ratatouille when all the veggies are in peak form, and in my mind, it’s a dish that…
Hurricane Cocktail
Fat Tuesday; the day before Lent (if you’re into that sorta thing), is a great excuse to tie one on midweek and there’s no better way to do that than with the Hurricane Cocktail. Transport yourself to one of my favorite cities, New Orleans, and throw on some Preservation Hall Jazz Band, make yourself a…
Miso Sweet Potatoes
I love sweet potatoes and yams but I’ve never understood the need to make them any sweeter than they already are. The traditional candied yams during the holidays are lost on me, as is the casserole topped with marshmallows, though I’m sure many of you reading this think I’m crazy for feeling this way. I…
Cantaloupe Basil Agua Fresca
Job got you down? It’s summertime and I’m sure there are many places you’d rather be than sitting behind a desk, toiling away for the man, all while you could be downing a refreshing beverage on a beach somewhere. Or a boat. Or a park. I’m sure an alleyway would suffice with this glorious Agua…
