Post Holiday Detox Meal

I’ve acquired certain survival tips that I find are helpful when dealing with holiday gatherings that revolve solely around food. First, there’s the post-meal nap — an obligatory revival period that allows the body to process the food consumed and the energy spent preparing it. If you’re ambitious, a good evening walk also helps [...]

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Miso Scallops over Wilted Spinach and Rice

Tuesday was Gennaro’s birthday, and I did something I have never done before to make his day special: I deep fried. This was all part of a greater plan to prepare a Nobu knock-off meal, since unfortunately, I couldn’t afford the real thing. Gennaro has long regarded Nobu as his all-time favorite restaurant, and the thought of a [...]

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Baked Calamari Salad with Avocado Vinaigrette

This is one of my favorite dishes — and Gennaro’s, too. It’s easy to make, healthy, and versatile. You can add just about any fruit to the salad. I have used pomagranate and dried cherries in the past.  It’s great to be able to enjoy calamari that isn’t heavily battered or deep fried. I have also [...]

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Fish Tacos with Chipotle Slaw

I love, love, love fish tacos. After having some of the best ever at Panchos restaurant in L.A., I went on a quest to find the best fish tacos in New York. This mission may seem like an oxymoron, given plenty of people have written off any place east of Arizona for Mexican cuisine. But I did find some [...]

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