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Slaw & Order

This is Recipe 2 of 4 for my New Jersey State Bar Association Cooking Demonstration. There’s still time to register. It is a free program to members, and membership is open to licensed attorneys, law students, and paraprofessionals. https://tcms.njsba.com/PersonifyEbusiness/Default.aspx?TabID=1356&productId=62131131. This easy salad dish is a great make-ahead side dish for any night of the week. […]

Cocktail, Uncategorized

Attorney-Client Privilege

This fun cocktail combines smoky bourbon with sweet almond orgeat. It is a fun cocktail to enjoy with your colleagues or while smoking a cigar with James Spader on Boston Legal. The New Jersey State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division asked me to do a virtual a cooking demonstration. This cocktail is Recipe 1 of […]

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Thai Basil Chicken

This easy one-pot meal has lots of flavor. The coconut milk adds a refreshing sweetness that is perfect for a summer evening, while the red chili pepper flakes add a hint of heat. Feel free to add jalapenos if you enjoy it spicy. If you like my recipes, add your email address for notifications of […]

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Easy Bruschetta

This recipe is a great appetizer or “salad” dish to accompany your main course. Because you are making crostini toasts from the bread, this is a great way to use leftover bread. Or you can make it from store made crostini crackers or fresh bread. When I was a law clerk in Jersey City, there […]

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Citrus Kale Salad

Fresh kale combined with zesty citrus make for a refreshing salad on a hot, summer night. This is also a great make ahead recipe as the kale keeps its texture without wilting. I enjoyed this salad for lunch the next day. If you like my recipes, please subscribe below.

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Garlic Scape Compound Butter

If you have never had a garlic scape before, try to find some at a local farm in early summer. They are the tops of the garlic, but they have a mild flavor that is a cross between a scallion, chive, and mild garlic. In my farm coop delivery this week, I received my second […]

Dessert, Uncategorized

Fourth of July Cherry Cobbler

You don’t get any more American than cherry pie for the 4th of July. I modified the recipe so that everyone can have their own ramekin of cherry cobbler. Even though I cut down on the sugar, the result was a sweet and tart cobbler leaving my kids asking for seconds. If you enjoy my […]

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One Pot Stir Fry Pork and Bok Choy

This simple dish tastes just like Chinese Takeout, without as much fat or oil. It’s a cinch to prepare, so it’s great for those nights when you run home only to need to run to get to meetings/events after dinner.

Salad, Uncategorized

Homemade Caesar Salad

I got a head of farm-fresh Romaine lettuce, so I decided it was time for some homemade Caesar salad dressing. In New Orleans, I had Caesar dressing that was freshly made at my table using raw eggs. Store-bought versions use mayo. I decided to do my own take on Caesar salad dressing by using non-fat […]