Lobster Roll

A good lobster roll is hard to find but the more satisfying one is the kind you make yourself. Topped with crispy and seasoned fried potatoes, this recipe comes special from the innovative palette pleasers of Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo from Son of a Gun in Los Angeles. Read more about their creative restaurant ventures here: Kitchen Takeover: Animal House.

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Powerful in name and taste, La Mitraillette (Belgian Machine Gun) Sandwich is one fully loaded burger topped with ketchup, caramelized onions and…French fries? Clearly this is something that hails from Belgium.

This recipe for La Mitraillette comes from Petit Abeille, the Yves Jadot-owned Belgian cafés in New York, and home to American classics with a decidedly French and Belgian twist such as Croque Monsieur (Belgian ham and cheese sandwich with béchamel) and Vol au Vent (chicken pot pie). And now La Mitraillette.

Photo Credit: Paul Brissman

Photo Courtesy by Paul Brissman

Most of the time when a craving hits, it’s for two things: carbs and cheese. Usually together.

And while I generally try to convince myself that even though I may think I want mac and cheese all day every day, what I really want is an apple or a salad or both….sometimes I just have to give in. On those days, I make grilled cheese.

Not only is it a pretty portion controlled way to get your carb/cheese fix, but it can also be dolled-up to give it a bit more “oomph” factor.  These grilled goat cheese sandwiches are the perfect example of this. Read More

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Uh oh! Your weekend BBQ got rained out and now your fridge is full of leftover steak. What a delicious problem to have! I am of the mindset that all leftovers can be brought back to life by whipping them into a sandwich – a good loaf of bread goes a long way. This sandwich is a combination of classic flavors nestled between two slices of fresh Ciabatta, making it portable and easy to eat. Read More

Photo: Emma Haberman

I don’t always have time for breakfast, which is a shame because my day is infinitely better when it starts with a breakfast sandwich. Whose isn’t?

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Photo: Lindsay Hunt

The days have been rainy in New York, but that doesn’t stop me from dreaming of summery picnics in the park. My apartment is close enough to a park that I can go on a whim, but far away enough that once I get there, I can’t return home for a snack.

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