OUR VEGETARIAN BLOG
Caramel Croissant Pudding
This is what we Brits consider “pudding,” which is far removed from its American incarnation. For this version, think bread pudding, only so much more luxurious: sweet, softly solid, and starchy, offering solace to the soul and bolstering the body. To eat it is…
Chocolate Coconut Cake
This cake was a sincere mistake! I had planned to pair a chocolate ganache with a coconut macaroon biscuit. As I was making it, I realized I had added too much egg white and was running out of coconut. But I decided to spread it out on a sheet pan and bake it anyway….
Drunken Mojito Rum Cake
My desserts are influenced by local flavors as well as Latin and Caribbean ingredients. This dessert is based on Jamaican rum cake and the mojito, South Florida’s most popular drink. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the addition of mint, lime, and rum makes it…
Watermelon Sorbet
Gina says: I always love watermelon because it reminds me of sitting outside with my sisters. We weren’t allowed to eat it in the house because it was so messy. We’d have a ball, spitting seeds at each other, not a care in the world. This sorbet is a great way to pay…
Bruschetta of Lemon Ricotta And Berry Marmalade
I grew up in a traditional Italian family in Rochester, New York, and my grandmother, from Naples, lived with us. This was one of the treats that she’d make for breakfast. We had a family-style grocery in the neighborhood and it was easy to get Italian products,…
Milk Chocolate Cremoso With Espresso Parfait
Sweet and salty, creamy and crunchy: if you close your eyes while eating a cremoso you may think it’s the most delicious chocolate-covered pretzel. This dessert combines all the elements that make your senses sing. The perfect ending… SERVES 10 CREMOSO 5 large egg…
Crepe Passion
In Brazil, the passion fruit is incredible—my favorite fruit. I first created this dessert for a special dinner for Bill Clinton in Brasília and then began serving it in my restaurant. It’s definitely a signature, and my customers love it. Passion fruit is available…
Braised Black Cod
In Japanese restaurants in the United States, black cod is often marinated in sweet miso. But I wanted to introduce the SoBe audience to a black cod dish that’s even more popular in Japanese homes as well as restaurants. Depending on the region and the season, this…
Crab And Avocado Sandwiches With Mango Coulis
Nothing says warm-weather entertaining to me like these vibrant, tropical “sandwiches.” I use very little breading in the cakes, which leaves room for lots of sweet lump crabmeat. When the crab combines with the fresh avocado salsa and smooth mango coulis, it makes…
Cavatelli Pasta With Peas ‘ Prosciutto And Ricotta Cheese
When I was celebrating birthdays as a child, my mom would let me choose what I’d like for my special dinner. My choice was always cavatelli, in varying preparations, and this version was always my favorite. My grandmother would make the dough, I’d make the little…
Shrimp And Grits
When I was growing up and spending summers in North Carolina, I was heavily influenced by Southern and High Country cuisine, so this is my contemporary approach to a traditional BBQ favorite. This is now a mainstay on the menu at my restaurant, Bulldog Barbecue, in…
Baked Shrimp Scampi On Zucchini Carpaccio
Here’s a delicious twist on the classic scampi, with a beautiful and easy presentation. For the best impact, select a white or other solid-color square or rectangular salad plate. Then, trim the ends of the zucchini so it fits perfectly within the plate’s borders….