Easter might be our favorite holiday in the Rookie Chef family. Growing up, we would spend hours in the kitchen with our parents prepping for for the whole family to come over on Easter Sunday to spend time together with a great meal. This year, we ventured to our uncle’s house for dinner — with … Continue reading
Living in New York City is like living in the pizza capital of the world. Sure, we have the gold standard when it comes to thin-sliced pies that you can grab in any neighborhood in the city — but don’t count out Chicago-style and every other variety in between. You can get it all here. … Continue reading
There’s nothing like celebrating the holidays at home. With living in New York City and most of our family in Buffalo, short trips home to be with family are my favorite thing. I can’t get enough of cooking together in a busy kitchen — chopping, boiling, slicing, broiling, baking, stirring and more. This Christmas, my … Continue reading
We might be biased, but this stuffed pepper recipe from our Dad might literally be the best summer dish in the entire world. The easiest way to serve and cook these is to prep the peppers and stuff the day before, leave in the refrigerator (covered in plastic wrap) and then take them out of the … Continue reading
When I first heard about a “Mozzarella Bar” in NYC, I couldn’t ask for directions fast enough. I wouldn’t saw my family is made up of artisanal cheese experts, but more like really big artisanal cheese fans, willing to learn (and taste) anything to grow our appreciation for the craft. Spending a few hours browsing and getting lost … Continue reading
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
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
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
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