Quick and Easy: Spinach, Asparagus and Prosciutto Quiche

If there’s one thing I become obsessed with in the spring, it’s fresh produce. There’s something about the blooming trees, shining sun and warmer temperatures that puts me in the mood to cook with fresh veggies and eat lots of seasonal fruit. Thankfully, a good friend and co-worker has introduced me to the wonderful world… more »

There’s No Place Like New York City: Black and White Cookies

What comes to mind when you think of New York City? The Empire State Building? World-class shopping? Broadway? Bagels? While these are certainly representative, by now you know I’m going for the sweet stuff. For me, there’s nothing better about New York City than Black and White Cookies.  If you’ve never been here and haven’t… more »

Tri-Color Cookies: Take Two

Faithful TRB readers may recall how I conquered one of my biggest baking fears this past Christmas, when I whipped up a batch of Tri-Color Cookies (aka Rainbow Cookies and Seven Layer Cookies). I’m not really sure why I was so apprehensive. You’ll be glad to know I’m now fearless in the face of these red-white-and-green-almondy-raspberry-chocolate bites. … more »

Celebrating Earth Day with Sauteed Greens and Pistachios

In honor of Earth Day, TRB has teamed up with Tamara Jacobi, holistic health coach of JungleGirlHealth, to bring you a “green” recipe. I met Tamara while working on an edition of “Well-Being” for BELLA NYC magazine, and asked if she would contribute some healthy tips for my TRB readers too. She graciously obliged. As a… more »

Comforts of Home: Mac-n-Cheese with Pancetta and Peas

Some days you just don’t want to leave the house. You know exactly what I mean. You putter around, watch TV, go online, read a book, find things to do here and there, and before you know it, it’s dinnertime. I’ve been having a lot of those days lately. I attribute it to the fact… more »