As much as I love to cook, I love to experience various restaurants in New York City and get some inspirations for new recipes. New York City has so many wonderful restaurants. You can eat out every day of the year and still not eat in every restaurant out there on this magnificent island of…
Tag: New York City
Korean Ramen Noodle Soup
Today, I decided to spend this sunny and warm day outdoors and enjoy a nice meal out! So as I was walking through the busy streets of New York City and heading into my favorite place, Central Park, I was thinking about where I should eat. Since the temperature was in the high 80’s I…
Squid Ink Pasta
Pasta is such a lovely word. It is a comfort food that is loved and enjoyed by most. You may eat it plain with just some extra virgin olive oil and sauteed garlic or with countless varieties of sauces. There are so many different types of pasta, and all to be enjoyed! Today I went…
Spicy Barbecue Chicken with Grilled Corn and Peaches
Nothing says more about summer than a good barbecue. Getting together with friends, families and neighbors, enjoying some adult beverages, maybe even enjoying a swimming pool and the barbecue, now that’s a great way to enjoy a hot summer night! But unfortunately, not everyone has a barbecue or a pool. So what’s a girl to…
Rib Eye Steak served with Blue Oyster Mushrooms, Grilled Red Onion and Arugula Salad
Who can resist a nice, tender and juicy cut of grilled rib eye steak? And the best part is that you do not need a grill! Just use a good grill pan and that will create the grill marks on your food. Eating steak every now and then will provide great protein and iron that…
“Orange” you Feeling Blue?
This winter is one of the most brutally cold winters I can remember in a long time. Here in New York City it is 3 degrees with a wind chill of -7! Not exactly the type of weather that you want to go out and enjoy, even if it is New York City! Yes, the…
My Own Happy Meal!
Today in New York City we are getting ready for a huge snow storm, about 2 feet. To me, having lived in different parts of the world and the USA, 2 feet is not the end of the world, just a typical winter storm. But, since we are told to stay indoors until possibly Wednesday,…
The Capital Grille Restaurant Review
For this evenings article I would like to share with you my dining experience I had at http://www.thecapitalgrille.com in midtown, New York City. As I was out for a loving evening stroll with my boyfriend, we decided to stop at “The Capital Grille” for our meal. We have passed by there many times and never went…
Shrimp Stuffed Squid
Today was a beautiful day in New York City, although a bit cooler than it appeared. I wanted to find a reason to turn the oven on to take the chill out and also enjoy some delicious shrimp. So I decided to make shrimp stuffed squid. It looks so elegant, like you spent hours in…
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