Normally at this time of year, I post recipes exclusively for Blackberries and Salmon. I go back to British Columbia, where I was born and where my mother has retired in August to celebrate the birthdays of my family who are almost exclusively born under the sign of Leo. To celebrate Leo birthdays you in BC…
Watermelon Gazpacho (Vegan and Gluten-Free)
I’ve written about this soup before, but I feel that the praises I sing bear repeating. When I am called upon to make a summertime dinner for a crowd of people, this watermelon gazpacho is usually involved. For example, I made it last August when I was the chef for The Freight. The Freight is a…
Tomato Eggplant Appetizer with Sweet Moroccan Spices/ Savory Seed Crackers (Vegan and Gluten-Free)
I recently put this ridiculously delicious appetizer on the summer Eight Course Vegan Tasting Menu for the Illuminati Ball. I’m really enjoying changing the dishes out to use seasonal ingredients. The Illuminati Ball has been extended until the end of October! If you read these recipes and think “That sounds great, but I’d rather have someone…
Soul Food for a Soulful Dad
My husband, Chris, is spending a week with his dad in Tennessee while his mom is out of town for a memorial service. My father-in-law is an amazing person to talk to. He’s full of wit and funny stories. He drops deep into philosophy and spiritual matters. If you’re struggling with a personal or professional…
Tangy Cold Pea Soup (vegan and not vegan)
Last weekend, a friend had a bunch of women over to her backyard to make preserved lemons and dolmades, and infuse bottles and bottles of alcohol with herbs, spices, fruits and flowers. It was a glorious event and I’ll be posting about it soon. For a week previous to the gathering, I had been trying…
Cardamom Cashew Cream and Rhubarb Rose Parfait (vegan)
This is a blog post about food. It is definitely not an excuse to post pictures of the stray (available) kitten who lives on the back porch of a friend who had my husband and I over for brunch last weekend.Even if there had been no kitty it would have been a glorious springtime Brooklyn brunch….
Charred Broccolini with Black Forbidden Rice and Sweet, Spicy Lime Sauce
This dish was created for the Decadent Eight Course Vegan Tasting Menu for The Illuminati Ball (see above photo), but it’s also morphed into a simple and excellent every day lunch salad (see photo below)! I wanted to replace the Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Sweet Sriracha Lime Sauce on the menu for the with a vegetable that was a…
A Decadent Eight Course Vegan Tasting Menu for The Illuminati Ball
For the last few months three years, I have been creating and perfecting the menu for the immersive excursion “The Illuminati Ball” created by artist, protectress of animals and all around bad ass Cynthia Von Buhler. The Illuminati Ball is a surrealist soirée that includes intricate cocktails, mouth-watering delicacies, inspiring music, devilish dances and esoteric rituals. The guests…
Sautéed and Salted Medjool Dates with Whiskey
At The Illuminati Ball, we serve Medjool Dates sautéed in very good olive oil and sprinkled with Maldone salt as an amuse bouche. Pairing sweet dates with salt, usually bacon or goat cheese is pretty classic. I didn’t invent the idea of simply using flakey salt rather than meat or dairy. I ate this delicious…
Creamy Lime Shots with Dark Chocolate and Ginger (Vegan)
I created this dessert to finish the 8 course vegan tasting menu that I am cooking for The Illuminati Ball. We will try it out for the first time at the March 12th show. It has been pretty fabulous having these in my freezer while I’ve been testing the recipe. The flavors are totally satisfying….
Big Sis Little Dish 