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Weeknights with Giada

Weeknights with Giada

My heart was pounding.  My palms were sweaty.  And I could feel my face getting flushed.   I’ll admit it… I was nervous.  Afterall, I’ve spent countless hours watching this Food Network star cook deliciously simple food, [...]

Black Bean Brownies

Black Bean Brownies

(adapted from 101 Cookbook’s Amazing Black Bean Brownies) Makes about 15 brownies 4 oz unsweetened chocolate 1 15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup raw sugar (or check out our list of sugar substitutes) [...]

Winterizing Your Produce

Winterizing Your Produce

Simply Put is my bi-weekly column published in the New Canaan Advertiser January 26, 2012 Let’s face it. When winter comes, the land goes into a veritable hibernation and opportunities for fresh foods seem to be at [...]

Salmon en Papillote w Lentils

Salmon en Papillote w Lentils

Photo by Brannon Conza Serves 4 Cooking fish “en papillote,” or wrapped in parchment, allows it to steam in its own juices and is gently flavored by the veggies or other liquids you add.  This cooking [...]