Author: Jessica Ogilvie

Great Mark Bittman Article: 101 Simple Summer Salads

Great Mark Bittman Article: 101 Simple Summer Salads

Need summer salad ideas? Look no further than The Minimalist’s “101 Simple Salads for the Season”. Regardless of your taste and dietary restrictions, there is most certainly a recipe for you! The article details simple vegan and vegetarian salads, as well as salads containing seafood, 

Meatless Mondays: Vegetable & Cheese Quesadillas

Meatless Mondays: Vegetable & Cheese Quesadillas

Yes…you caught me again.  We actually ate this on Tuesday! But I like the title and plan to make “Meatless Mondays” a weekly post.   I pay homage to my former vegetarian ways by not eating meat one or two days a week, so I 

Linguine with Mussels & Fresh Herbs (Courtesy of the High Line & Chelsea Market)

Linguine with Mussels & Fresh Herbs (Courtesy of the High Line & Chelsea Market)

We live in a great neighborhood!  Yesterday afternoon Tim and I took advantage of the newly opened High Line as our means of walking to Chelsea Market.  What a civilized way to travel to buy groceries and wine! Walking on the High Line is particularly 

Simple Summer Desserts: Mascarpone with Raspberry and Pineapple

Simple Summer Desserts: Mascarpone with Raspberry and Pineapple

My brother and his family are in town from Ohio for a wedding we’re all attending tomorrow on the Jersey Shore.  Last night, my mom had my aunt and uncle over for dinner so they could see my adorable niece Rebecca. My mom made this 

Meatless Monday: Grilled Portobello Parmesan

Meatless Monday: Grilled Portobello Parmesan

Okay…so I actually cooked this on Tuesday but I liked the title Meatless Monday! A few comments… My new favorite grocery store — the Westside Market — had fresh ricotta when I was there on Sunday.  Fresh ricotta makes this dish even more delicious! I 

Baby Shower Tea: Leek Tart

Baby Shower Tea: Leek Tart

This tart couldn’t be simpler — the only ingredients are leeks sauteed in butter and seasoned with salt and pepper and frozen puff pastry.  It’s amazing how much flavor this tart has with so few ingredients. And, the puff pastry leads to an elegant presentation! 

Baby Shower Tea: Turkey Tea Sandwiches

Baby Shower Tea: Turkey Tea Sandwiches

Here is a delicious turkey tea sandwich with a yummy scallion cream cheese. A couple of tips to help you make beautiful little tea sandwiches… * Make sure the cream cheese is softened before making the scallion cream cheese * Try to find a very 

Baby Shower Tea: Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches

Baby Shower Tea: Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches

Here is a delicious smoked salmon tea sandwich with a wonderful herbed butter. A couple of tips to help you make beautiful little tea sandwiches… * Make sure the butter is softened before making the herbed butter * Try to find a very dense bread 

Baby Shower Tea Party: Tea Sandwiches & Tarts

Baby Shower Tea Party: Tea Sandwiches & Tarts

Here is a delicious smoked salmon tea sandwich with a wonderful herbed butter. A couple of tips to help you make beautiful little tea sandwiches… * Make sure the butter is softened before making the herbed butter * Try to find a very dense bread 

Mexican Spice-Rubbed Rib Eyes with Lime Butter

Mexican Spice-Rubbed Rib Eyes with Lime Butter

A short post tonight… Here’s a great spicy steak rub!  Not much to modify here — although I would make sure to use some kosher salt. We served the steak with corn and a slaw similar to the one from Tostada Night.  A nice summer