Flanken ribs with prunes is an heirloom family recipe I’ve loved for decades. While slow-braised brisket may be the more traditional choice for Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year), my family has always been a flanken household. And honestly, once you try this recipe, I think you’ll understand why. 😉 The meat falls off the bone, the prunes and carrots add a natural sweetness (to symbolize a sweet year ahead), but it’s the rich, deeply flavored sauce that makes this extra special. In addition to holiday meals, this is one…
Continue Reading15-Minute Old Bay Steamed Shrimp
Tender, Zesty Steamed Shrimp Recipe If you love shrimp with bold, zesty flavor and a perfectly tender bite, try my steamed Old Bay shrimp! Quick to prepare and packed with flavor from the iconic spice blend, these shrimp are steamed over seasoned beer (or water) for maximum flavor without becoming waterlogged. They’re great at the start of a meal or piled high on a seafood platter. As a kid, I was horrified watching my mom pull the tiny legs off shrimp, but after years in NYC kitchens, I’ve become a…
Continue Reading5-Minute Homemade Cocktail Sauce (For Seafood!)
If you’ve got 5 minutes, you can make a classic cocktail sauce at home! This cocktail sauce recipe is quick, a little spicy, and about 100x better than store bought. Serve it with Old Bay steamed shrimp, oven-roasted shrimp cocktail, or classic poached shrimp for a simple weeknight appetizer or entrée! For a fun little twist, you can add a splash of liquor — cocktail sauce with gin is another fan favorite here! Looking for a creamy sauce for seafood? Be sure to check out my Dill Sauce! Ingredients For…
Continue ReadingQuick Pickled Cabbage (For Sandwiches, Salads, & Tacos!)
Imagine this: in less than 10 minutes you can core and cut a cabbage, then make a quick, simple pickling brine. Put them together and you’re left with a crunchy, sweet, acidic condiment that will jazz up nearly any dish you pair it with! Pickled cabbage, like many other pickled vegetables, is an easy way to inject a ton of flavor without a whole lot of effort. Pickled red cabbage can be kept in a refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You’ll add this to everything! For more quick and…
Continue ReadingMiso-Marinated Cod That Melts In Your Mouth
Stovetop Miso Cod (Easy 20 Minute Weeknight Dinner) If you’ve ever craved that melt-in-your-mouth, buttery-smooth miso cod from your favorite Japanese restaurant, you’re in luck — this version is quick enough for a weeknight, but elegant enough for date night. The flaky cod absorbs a deeply savory marinade of white miso, soy, ginger, and honey, giving every bite a balance of salty-sweet umami with a subtle caramelized crust. The aroma alone — nutty sesame oil mingling with roasted miso — will stop you in your tracks. Pair with fluffy steamed…
Continue ReadingChorizo and Butternut Squash Linguine with Sage
I’ll just say it: 2020 has been an absolute train wreck of a year for almost everyone I know. Thankfully, we live in a world where pasta exists. And honestly if there’s a dish more comforting than pasta, I’d like to know. This chorizo and butternut squash pasta checks all the boxes: Ingredients For Butternut Squash Pasta For the pasta: For the crispy fried sage: What Is Chorizo Anyway? While some chorizo is sold cured and smoked (it’s cooked and is safe to eat as is), for this pasta recipe…
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