We’ve posted some tasty and innovative new recipes this week, so if you haven’t flagged one to make yet, now is your chance. These recipes are all perfect for the season, and easy enough for a quick weeknight meal. Try one and let us know what you think! Read More

With spring in full force and beautiful weather on the forecast, what better a time to round-up a few cocktails inspired by the season.

The Aviation, Strawberry-Bourbon Spritzer, St. Germain Cocktail, Cucumber Martini

Strawberry Rhubarb Sangria: This recipe calls for the classic combination of strawberry and rhubarb mixed into a delicious and strong sangria.

St. Germain Spring Cocktail Recipes: Follow this link for many ways to use this elderflower liquor that is ever-so popular right now, and is versatile enough to pair with many traditional spirits.

Strawberry Basil Bourbon Spritzer: This cocktail is just as delicious as it is beautiful. Start taking full advantage of using fresh berries muddled in with your favorite liquor and mixer of choice. Read More

Pasta nights can be had every day of the week.

I grew up eating family style. Whether at a restaurant or at home, forks were stabbed here, spoons scooped there and knives split the last roll. That way everyone got a taste. That way we were constantly engaged in the  dance of a meal. That’s why after working at Tre, an Italian restaurant in the Lower East Side, for 3 years I came to find the family meal (the meal served to the staff before service) was always my favorite part of the day. I looked forward to that big bowl of pasta and was always amazed at how the chef was able to toss that much in one pan. As everyone ate we would tell stories from the night before between perfectly al dente bites of rigatoni carbonara, or spaghetti bolognese. It was the calm before the storm. A time we could get out any of our last minute frustrations, and a time to strengthen the family bonds that made that restaurant ship sail so smoothly every night. Read More

We all know when Friday afternoon rolls around that the last thing you want to do is make finding that perfect happy hour cocktail difficult. These visuals are here to help! Whether it’s to give you some ideas, get you excited for what’s to come, or help pass the time until that “work is over” o’clock finally arrives. Whether you’re a martini drinker, margarita sipper or looking for something with a twist, there is a cocktail here to tickle your taste buds. So take a look…go ahead!…let the happiest of hours start a little bit early. Read More

Photo: Olga Vasilijeva

If finding something to make for dinner is hard, finding a side dish to accompany the main component is even harder. Once you come to the realization of what to cook for dinner, the joy comes to a pause when a side dish is also needed. A plain vegetable or simple mashed potatoes sometimes just doesn’t cut it when you want something amazing to shake off the stress of everyday life. A great meal can put you in a even greater mood, so this weekend delight your palate with these 10 amazing side dishes. Read More

In Sweden, Christmas entails a long celebration, from the beginning of December all the way through the middle of January. With short days and scarce light, the festivities (and the food) are hugely important and widely enjoyed. Read More

It’s not a real brunch without booze. Make any one of these liquid libations to accompany your next weekend brunch. Read More

Hurricane Sandy has wreaked her havoc and we are all still recovering from the loss of power, the flooding, and the general turmoil the storm caused. For those of you at home in need of a sweet pick me up and a little distraction from the troubles that be, try baking any one of these delicious cookie recipes.

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Photo: Anthony Baker

Happy election day! Over the course of the past term, Chef Samuelsson has had the tremendous opportunity to prepare important meals for President Obama and his family, such as at his first State Dinner or at a DNC fundraiser held at the Chef’s restaurant Red Rooster in Harlem. Though not for the faint of heart in the kitchen, these recipes will certainly get you in the mood for the good ‘ol democratic process. So eat like a President as we all vote to decide upon the next one. Read More