Posts Tagged: brunch

Mini Chip Scones with Vanilla Drizzle Glaze

Scones can sometimes be dry, hard and crumbly, but these scones are incredibly light, moist and delicious!  It’s a good, basic recipe by Alton Brown that I found here.  You can pretty much add whatever you like to it, such as dried fruits, nuts or, as I did, two handfuls of mini chocolate chips.  I […]

Big Brunch Party, Part III: The Six Foot Croque-Monsieur Party Sub

I set out to make a Croque-Monsieur for the Big Brunch Party that would make Parisian-Sidewalk-Cafe-Goers and Super-Bowl-Party-Goers alike drool with sandwich anticipation. What’s better at a big party than a Six Foot Party Sub from a deli? A gourmet Six Foot Party Sub from your own kitchen, of course!

Big Brunch Party, Part II: Brown Sugar & Maple Syrup Bacon Waffles

I know to non-city-dwellers the idea of eating food out of the side of someone’s truck sounds less than appealing. You’re thinking greasy falafel and dirty water hot dogs. Think again. In recent years, the Food Trucks of NYC have turned into big business for small-time gourmet food purveyors. You can get some awesome food […]

A Big Brunch Party, Part 1: Dessert First! Almond, Chocolate, & Orange Cookies

You may now call me “little auntie a”. I am so thrilled — my best friend Khalil and his husband Scott have adopted a little baby girl! This weekend, we had a Baby Naming ceremony for her (they wrapped her up in the chuppah I made for their wedding!), and, because it’s the best way […]