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When balsamic caramel is paired with basil, as in this stir-fried quail dish, the combination is especially delicious. Here I’ve used sturdy frisée as the base for this salad, which loses much of its bitterness when wilted under the heat of the quail. Once in the pan, the quail takes no more than five minutes to cook making this elegant salad of wilted greens, goat cheese, toasted pine nuts and orange segments simple and easy to prepare. Enjoy! // alexandracooks.com

Stir-Fried Quail with Balsamic Caramel, Basil & Wilted Frisée

Skip to Recipe I could eat this balsamic caramel with anything: fresh strawberries, vanilla ice cream, sliced tomatoes, or shaved Parmigiano Reggiano. I recently...

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Mini Rum Bundt Cakes

Our Vasilopita: Rum Bundt Cake

Every New Year my family and I celebrate with a Greek tradition, the Vasilopita Observance. This custom began in the fourth century when a...

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Charred Brussels sprouts, sweet apples, sour crème fraîche and toasted pistachios combine to form a delicious mixture of contrasting flavors and textures in this "Alta" tapas recreation. A balsamic vinegar reduction offers an at once sweet and sharp bite. // alexandracooks.com

“Alta” Brussels Sprouts

Skip to Recipe Last night my husband and I traveled to New York to meet a group of friends for an impromptu dinner at...

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almond buttermilk scone

Almond-Buttermilk Scones

My many intentions to bake lots of holiday treats this season have amounted, uncreatively, to the sole production of these scones. In an attempt,...

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There could not be a simpler method to prepare vegetables than roasting. If ever you are feeling devoid of vitamins or nutrients or are simply looking for a way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, prepare these roasted vegetables. They are delicious! // alexandracooks.com

Roasted Vegetables

Skip to Recipe There could not be a simpler method to prepare vegetables than roasting. These are simply tossed with extra-virgin olive oil, kosher...

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Ciabatta has a crisp crust, a soft porous interior and is light to the touch. The thin crusty exterior forms an ideal base to house heartier fillings such as roast beef, ham or grilled chicken breasts; and its soft interior absorbs spreads and sauces, without getting soggy—ciabatta holds up nicely under pulled pork, chicken parmesan and even hamburgers. // alexandracooks.com

Ciabatta

I normally cannot resist a sandwich pressed on soft, airy focaccia or wholesome, seeded multigrain bread, but every so often a fresh, crusty ciabatta...

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I was first introduced to this warm bowl of fresh rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, peanuts, chicken and slightly wilted romaine by a friend who described it as “a big bowl of goodness.” And that it is. This rad na thai shrimp is also very easy to prepare—the sauce only has four ingredients—and once all of the ingredients are prepped, the dish takes fewer than ten minutes to complete. // alexandracooks.com

Continental’s Rad Na Thai with Shrimp

Every so often I find myself craving the rad na Thai chicken from Philadelphia’s Continental. I was first introduced to this warm bowl of...

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If you have a deep-fryer at home, recreating these classic steak frites is quite simple; if you don't, the process of frying the potatoes will just be slightly more involved. I've supplied a recipe for a spicy aioli, which is delicious with frites. It yields more than enough for two servings of frites and will keep for weeks in the refrigerator. // alexandracooks.com

Steak Frites with Aioli

Skip to Recipe Last night my husband and I had the pleasure of dining at Monk’s for the first time since the institution of...

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Sometimes nothing satisfies like warm bread and butter. These rosemary-olive pull-apart dinner rolls release steam as they are separated and are delicious when served immediately with softened butter. // alexandracooks.com

Rosemary-Olive Dinner Rolls

My inspiration to make these rolls again stems from a recent restaurant experience. The other night, my husband and I met two friends for...

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In this warm spinach salad, spinach is prepared in the classic Roman style with raisins, pine nuts and sautéed apples, but the recipe could be adjusted in any number of ways. For a nice winter side dish turn your favorite spinach salad into a warm wilted salad employing this method. It's delicious. // alexandracooks.com

Barely Wilted Spinach Salad

Skip to Recipe Although my kitchen shelves are filled edge to edge with various cookbooks, I always find myself referring back to a select...

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This pumpkin panna cotta is light and not too sweet. It couldn't be easier to make and I'm happy to have found one more recipe to add to my seasonal dessert repertoire. Enjoy! // alexandracooks.com

Pumpkin Panna Cotta

Skip to Recipe I love when I go out to eat and am inspired by something I have ordered. It could be as simple...

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I can say with certainty that I simply enjoy the taste of quince, especially in the form of jam. This quince jam is of course delicious spread on toast with a little butter, but also makes a nice substitute for raspberry jam as the filling in Linzer cookies. Enjoy! // alexandracooks.com

Quince Jam

Skip to Recipe I have to admit that I am currently experiencing a minor quince fixation. It seems as though every time I pass...

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