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One of my favorite Must-Read Spring books this year is Ready or Not by Cara Bastone! See the other Must-Read books here!
The New York Times recently wrote an A-Z guide for all things romance and they included The Slow Burn in the actual definition of the term ‘slow burn’. So that’s pretty exciting!
What an honor! The Slow Burn is an instant USAToday bestseller. Hope you’ll give it a try!
I wrote an article for the New York Times about my favorite romances that take you on a trip
Sometimes a dish is so delightful and surprising I just have to learn how to make it. Often I'm disappointed by the difficulty level. But at Nickel & Diner I was surprise to learn how easily their perfect little bites of ricotta dumplings come to be.
Read MoreThere are few things better than chess pie - it's basically just butter and sugar. Who can argue with that? But then I discovered Popina's Chocolate chess pie, courtesy of chef Chris McDade. It takes one of the best things in the world and combines it with chocolate, arguably the other best thing.
Read MoreI am lucky enough to read a lot of great cookbooks every year, but few of them fundamentally change the way I cook. But Raquel Pelzel's Sheet Pan Suppers Meatless did just that. Who knew you could cook rice, quinoa and even mac and cheese on a sheet pan?
Read MoreI'm such a sucker for rice balls of any kind. But what about if you could make rice balls even better by injecting a bit of cheese into the proceedings? We went to Trappizino to get their recipe for suppli, a rice ball that has a surprising cheesy interior.
Read MoreWe found the perfect twist on the classic chicken and dumplings from Chef Thomas Boemer of Revival and Corner Table in Minneapolis. It's like a pot pie with a biscuit on top - and you will never look at either dish the same again.
Read MoreYou might be familiar with Korean food, but there's growing interest in Korean Temple Food. Based on the diet of monks, it avoids meat and aliums like garlic or onion. But it's anything but boring - instead they focus on fermenting and other techniques to give a unique and exciting flavor. We delved into a simple recipe for pan-fried potatoes you can try at home.
Read MoreScott Conant is known for his stints on shows like Food Network's Chopped, but he is renowned for his pasta. If you've ever been to one of his restaurants you know that he has a seemingly magic touch.
Read MoreI love all the techniques that let a food sit passively and improve itself - pickling, brining and marinating all tend to make things better in my book. Why do more work when you can just let the liquid do it for you? Short ribs are particularly great for this, and Cote seems to have it down to a science.
Read MoreStawberries are no exception. Those tiny, perfect summer strawberries seem to be needed in everything this time of year. But I am always looking for the savory option. I want to take the summer fruit out of its typical sweet context. So when I had an abundance of strawberries recently I decided to do more than just add them to my spinach salad.
Read MoreWhen the ingredients are good, I am a big fan of simplicity. In the dead of winter I am ready for braises and long-simmering soups. But in the summer just give me a few fresh ingredients and try not to mess them up.
Read MoreIt's hard to draw the line between a salad and a vegetable side dish sometimes, but I think that middle ground is actually a pretty great spot. There's no reason why raw vegetables can't marry with cooked. And this time of year I am partial to also combining the best of summer: raw tomatoes with anything charred from a grill or broiler. So this 'salad' accomplishes it all.
Read MoreFew things are as comforting as fried rice. It's that perfect food when you're sick/hungover/tired/ravenous. But why are we in a rut with making fried rice in the same style over and over again?
Read MoreGrain salads are often tilted in one direction or the other - you either have a ton of grains with a few vegetables thrown in or something that just has primarily lettuce and a grain as a small item to add texture. I've never understood why they can't have equal billing. This farro salad tries to remedy that quandary.
Read MoreCan we just shout from the rooftops about stone fruit season? It's my favorite time of year and I'll find any excuse to throw a peach in something. And luckily it makes a pretty incredible addition to your average gazpacho
Read MoreGrowing up in Charleston, pickled shrimp seems like one of those obvious foods. It's probably because both shrimp and pickling are such a way of life. But in NYC I haven't seen it as much, and its a real shame because it's such an easy option.
Read MoreThis recipe is one of those easy-to-throw-together Salad Heroes that has one special ingredient that ties everything together. A quick fry of the blueberry changes the game. It adds a new flavor and texture to an otherwise simple salad. And when combined with the rosemary you'll have a delectable summery treat.
Read MoreThese tart little delights are addictive and practically perfect on their own. So why mess with the original? This recipe keeps the fruit itself front and center but with a slight brulee'ed twist.
Read MoreSoft shell crabs for some reason are intimidating. You can't just throw them in a pot like their harder-shelled brethren so that makes them seem finicky. But actually they are even easier - you just place them under the broiler for 6 to 8 minutes and then they're done. All you need is a good sauce to start and you're golden (literally and figuratively).
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The Slow Burn was featured as one of 13 Charming Books to read on Book Bub! Read it Here!