A slice, a pie, deep dish and thin crust — whatever your pizza fancy, everyone can agree that pizza possesses some wonderful culinary powers. From fancy brick over creations to late night takeout cravings, it’s a timeless dish that does not disappoint. I’m easy to please with pepperoni and cheese. Continue reading
Kicking off a new recipe series is always exciting. Inspired by a fashion series I wrote in the past, we are happy to launch “Alphabet Soup” here at Rookie Chef! Following an alphabetical format (no surprise), we’ll be sharing some of our favorite recipes with a different common ingredient every week. To kick things off, … Continue reading
I love a hearty plate of pasta as much as the next foodie. But sometimes you need to shake things up from the go-to meaty red sauce that tends to make it’s way into the kitchen. This recipe is all about flavor and simplicity. The basics for this fresh take on chicken and pasta include … Continue reading
In terms of culinary variety, Buffalo is really a gold mine for good food. Every year, new and exciting establishments are popping up with an incredible display of food while household names are innovating and improving menus like never before. Growing up in the Queen City, we were lucky to be exposed to a great … Continue reading
Summer calls for the freshest food you can eat and taking advantage of the beautiful weather outdoors (before winter arrives) is a must. Outdoor patios, dinners on the lawn and feasting with a view are the way to go. For us at Rookie Chef, we can’t go long without a stop at a local Clam … Continue reading
Being a native from Buffalo (and not NYC), it’s fun to be a tourist every so often in my adopted city. When my family or friends come to visit from out of town, I really enjoy taking a walking tour of a new neighborhood or area that I’ve never been. Not only does it provide … Continue reading
In almost every city, there is a go-to stop when it comes to taco places. In Buffalo, we were fond of Mighty Taco (in terms of a brick and mortar establishment) and Lloyd Taco (for food truck fiends). But in Brooklyn, that place for me has become OMG Taco, a small spot in Cobble Hill … Continue reading
One of the great things about being based in the NYC-area are the ridiculous foodie promotions and happenings that seem to occur weekly. We’re spoiled with variety and places to explore, trying dishes from all over the world on a small little island. Global food at our fingertips, or at least the tips of our … Continue reading
Have you ever celebrated “Meatless Monday” when deciding what’s for dinner tonight? While browsing through some of our favorite food blogs, we saw the reoccurring theme of people talking about fantastic veggie and vegan dishes with a little kick. Super inspired by Food52’s recipe, we decided to give it a go and whip up our … Continue reading
After a few weeks of much-needed traveling, there’s nothing like coming home and making dinner for yourself. Sure, the amazing dishes you try are impressive, but urge to cook isn’t far away. With summer in full effect here in NYC, it’s ironic how many recipes using my oven have caught my eye. I’m trying desperately … Continue reading
Modern Japanese cuisine seems to be the theme over here at Rookie Chef. We’re on a Asian-fusion kick that shows no signs of stopping, which has a lot to do with incredible chefs taking creativity to the next level. Our most recent excursion would be a trip home to Buffalo, N.Y. and a random happening … Continue reading
There is nothing better than the smell of a just-roasted cup of coffee, especially on those Monday mornings where the struggle is real. Here’s a little pick-me-up for your afternoon, to get you to the weekend. I’ll take a small iced caramel latte to go. All gifs shared via Tumblr. Continue reading
Having never been to the Caribbean before, I was more than excited to spend a few days at the beach with my guy, trying new foods and getting lost in a city I have never visited. San Juan, Puerto Rico became our latest adventure. Right off the plane we set up shop at Condado Beach, our … Continue reading
My sister always said, she could live on Asian-inspired cuisine. I can’t blame her, since I’m lucky enough to live in an incredible area where influences from all over the world are right at my door step. Looking to explore a new taste, we happened upon Kinjo in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Self-proclaimed a “new Japanese … Continue reading
Everyone loves a good hot dog. And while NYC maybe be the King of all “hot dog cities,” I just cannot get on board with the boiled ones at street carts. Yes they are good in a pinch and the quickest street-meat snack you might be able to get, but to me a hot dog … Continue reading
One thing that I miss the most while living in the NYC area is the lack of grilling I can do in the summer. Although I do have access to a small fire escape outside of my apartment, there really isn’t space to char up my favorite foods and cook outside — a common obstacle … Continue reading
When living in a concrete jungle, life’s little pleasures of walking barefoot through freshly cut grass or laying in the sunshine can be rarely enjoyed. Luckily, for NYC-area residents you never have to go too far for a little taste of nature. “New York City has more than 1,700 parks, playgrounds, and recreation facilities across … Continue reading
Sleeping in is not a luxury I can often enjoy. With a job that requires all sorts of strange hours from late nights to early mornings, I like to take full advantage of any day where the birds chirping wakes me up — not my alarm. On this particular morning, I had all the time … Continue reading
A boost of caffeine (or creativity fuel) is always just around the corner here in New York City. You’re never too far from an incredibly quaint or socially sophisticated coffee shop in the city that never sleeps — probably due in part to the excessive lattes that are flowing through our blood stream. In this … Continue reading
Growing up in Buffalo, my sister and I were lucky enough to visit Canada often when we were younger. With family living just across the border in a suburb of Toronto, we’d come up for birthdays, holidays and other family events. Now, with work sending me all over to travel. I ended up in Yorkville, … Continue reading
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