I have to admit that I am always a skeptic when someone says 'gluten-free'. Often-times substitutions just mean something that tastes a lot worse than the original. But when something is already gluten-free - like a great flourless chocolate cake - I am right on board.

You would not think that empanadas fit into that category but in Ecuador they actually do. That's because they use starchy plantains to make the dough. When I first head about Luis Jaramillo's version at his restaurant Fifty I was intrigued. And then I tasted them and now I am a convert.

Video, Chefs, Food, Cooking, RecipeAli RosenApril 24, 2018recipe, gluten-free, appetizer, Ecuador, South America, pork, dough, foodComment

Oh Hey, Oprah and Martha Love Bring It! Too!

It's been so amazing in the last month to see Bring It! out in the world. When you write a cookbook it is years of testing and tasting and writing and then suddenly one day everyone gets in on the action.

And it's also been super exciting to see support from all kinds of places. Oprah shared 4 of the recipes - too bad she doesn't have a book club! Martha Stewart shared some of my potluck tips. And Good Morning America recommends a girls night in.

And if you want to blow off work and watch me cook some watermelon ribs and mango puffs while getting a little bit tipsy with Food and Wine's Justin Chapple on his show Mad Genius, you can watch the video below.

And if you haven't ordered it yet, you can always do it at this link - and if you want a signed bookplate to put in the book just shoot me an email at bringitcookbook@gmail.com and I will send you one!

Blog, CookbookAli RosenApril 19, 2018Bring It, Martha Stewart, Oprah, Food & WineComment

The Secret to Fluffy Scones

What if there was a perfect scone recipe that didn't make rock hard scones an option? Well you are in luck, because we have found it.

Blog, Chefs, Dessert, Cooking, Food, Recipe, VideoAli RosenApril 18, 2018baking, scones, dessert, afternoon, snack, pastry, Brooklyn, foodComment

Ginger Beef on Home & Family

Watch me make the ginger beef from Bring It! on Hallmark's Home & Family

Blog, TVAli RosenApril 10, 2018Bring It, ginger, steakComment

Loaded Sweet Potatoes

I'm such a sucker for anything with potatoes and a loaded baked potato is something I can never say no to. But I'm always ready for a twist on a classic and starting from scratch with sweet potatoes is the perfect place to rethink the dish we've come to know and love.

Greg Proechel of Ferris showed us his aspirational take using purple sweet potatoes. Watch his recipe to get inspired for a version of your own.

Blog, VideoAli RosenApril 9, 2018sweet potato, foodComment

The Perfect Ice Cream Sundae

Spring is here and with it I think we can fully declare ice cream season has started (although lets be honest - does it ever really go away?). But I'm truly a sucker for a great ice cream sundae. There is something about the combination of flavors and textures that can hit the spot and feel so nostalgic.

VideoAli RosenMarch 28, 2018ice cream, foodComment

Rethink Everything You Know About Combining Flavors

I know it might seem like Bring It! is the only cookbook out this spring (ha) but I just had to sit down and chat with one of my favorite chefs, James Briscione, about his new book The Flavor Matrix. It delves into the science of what makes certain flavors work together - and a lot of what he discovered in his research will surprise you.

Video, InterviewAli RosenMarch 20, 2018cookbookComment

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus With a Twist

Bring It! is finally here and I can't wait to share it with everyone. To give you all a sneak peak I'm the one cooking on camera for once (ha, no one for me to interview now!) and I'm sharing one of my favorite recipes.

Cookbook, Video, Ali's RecipesAli RosenMarch 13, 2018Bring It, asparagus, appetizer, entertaining, 30 Minutes or Less, Served Cold, party, foodComment

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