This recipe is simple and produces a flavorful roast with a rich sauce.  Perfect served with mashed potatoes. Ingredients: 1 – 4lb pork roast, fat trimmed off 2 tbs Dijon mustard 2 tbs brown sugar 1 tsp each – salt, pepper 1/2 tsp each – onion powder, garlic powder, ground thyme 1 bottle beer, medium [...]

Need a great drink idea for your next brunch?  This Spicy Bloody Mary with Prawn packs a ton of flavor and looks very stylish. 2/3 cup top-quality tomato juice 2 ounces top-shelf vodka, such as Nude Vodka 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish 6 dashes Tabasco Sauce 1 teaspoon Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce Juice of 1/2 [...]

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I won’t claim this is one of my original recipes, but it’s certainly original. Don’t curse me for giving you a chocolate outlet this simple and quick. Ingredients 4 Tablespoons flour 4 Tablespoons sugar 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder, preferable Dutch-processed 1 Egg 3 Tablespoons milk 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil Purchased chocolate syrup (optional) 1 Teaspoon [...]

Vermont Cheddar Cheese Soup: This soup is perfect as the weather gets nippy and you begin craving comfort foods. Hot Spinach, Artichoke and Cheese Dip: Hosting a football party?  This tasty and simple dip will become a favorite of your friends and family. Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches: Start the slow cooker in the morning and have fantastic [...]

The daily sales emails are full of bargains – real ones. The online ordering process is superior in every way: the selection is there; the process is simple and the automated emails are clear and informative.  The packaging used to ship wines offers uber-protection against breakage. The customer service is amazing with fast responses. Couldn’t [...]

Long Valley Pub & Brewery, in Long Valley NJ, is housed in a beautifully-restored 200-year old barn originally built by German immigrants.  The seven-barrel brewing system is by Pub Brewing Company of California.  Don’t expect to see brewing taking place if you visit the Long Valley Pub & Brewery in the evenings as most of [...]

This simple recipe requires no eggs and can be prepared as a last minute dessert, hostess gift or party treat.  Shortcut: Chocolate chips and condensed milk can be microwaved for 2 minutes instead of cooked on the stovetop. 1 cup ( 2 sticks ) butter, softened 2 cups flour ½ cup sugar ¼ tsp. salt [...]

4 Large grape leaves, fresh or in brine (if in brine, drain and rinse well) 2 Salmon filet, 8 oz each 2 Teaspoons, red wine vinegar 2 Tablespoons, vegetable oil 1 Teaspoon, lemon juice 2 Slices of lemon, cut in halves 1/2 Teaspoon, garlic salt Salt & pepper Non-waxed dental floss or thin kitchen twine [...]

Uncle Nick’s is a crazy little space in Hell’s Kitchen that’s vibrant with patrons and with an energetic staff.  The place consistently puts out unpretentious good Greek food. Whether visiting as a couple or a group, sharing appetizers is a must at Uncle Nick’s.  Some can’t-miss options are the saganaki, or flamed Greek cheese, the [...]