Pig Candy

I'm SO excited to be kicking off November with my friends at Groundwork Elizabeth and Urban Griddle! I headed to Urban Griddle to get their recipe for their fan favorite "pig candy" - and to get a sneak peek at the menu for November 7th's Urban Farm Dinner! Owner George Vlahos talks about why Groundwork Elizabeth is so important to him, and to the community! Plus we have a lot of fun!

Cheddar & Chive Biscuits

I'm trying something a BIT new here - not with the recipe - that's tried and true! But with this video! We shot it using Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic! Chef Risa Boyer is my special "virtual" guest this week! She's sharing her cheddar and chive buttermilk biscuit recipe! Along with ALL her tips, from how to make a quick buttermilk if you don't have any, to how to get the flakiest biscuits! PLUS what you can do right now to help support HER small business, Vanillamore!

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Latin Bites' Cuban Sandwich

To be honest - Lou Falcon is a very good friend of ours - so it was only natural that at some point we feature his food truck! Like me, Lou has a passion for food and we often enjoy cooking together for family and friends. Latin Bites serves up classic Cuban and Puerto Rican food; Lou shares the recipe for their top selling Cuban sandwich - The Big Papi!

Mushroom Risotto Ft. Chef Todd Villani

We're cooking up a Fall classic in the Cucina this week with special guest, Chef Todd Villani of Vesta Wood Fired in East Rutherford NJ! Chef gives us his take on this delicious fall dish, plus his tips for creating the most flavor, and why risotto doesn't need much added to it but love!

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Trilogia Restaurante, Cali, Colombia

What an honor (and a surprise!) to meet and shoot with Chef Harold Torres Paz of Trilogia Restaurante ! While visiting Cali this past Summer, we went to his restaurant because he grew up with my husband's uncle! He wow'd us with his amazing food! Creative takes on classics, perfect finishing touches, incredible service and a ridiculously cool ambiance! Then he invited us back to the kitchen where he was prepped and ready to shoot his own Cucina episode! With Go-Pro in hand, we made it happen! Enjoy this impromptu (but still delicious!) episode where we learn how to make Longaniza Clavado!

Calamari with Pancetta Ft. Chef Mike Carrino

Chef Mike Carrino of Pig & Prince in Montclair NJ is my special guest this week as we get ready for the Feast of 7 Fishes in the Cucina! He shares an amazing calamari recipe with us, along with tips for selecting and preparing the squid! PLUS check out what he's got going on at the restaurant at the link below!

Lobster Rolls from Langosta Lounge

This New England classic goes ALL Jersey as Chef Marilyn Schlossbach of Langosta Lounge in Asbury Park puts her special twist on lobster rolls! Check out her recipe & step by step video!

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Ground Connection Coffee

Grab a cup of coffee from Ground Connection's third New Jersey location. Check out how they make their cold brewed Nitro, and why you should never have to order your coffee in a size! Then get their 6 Tips for brewing your best coffee at home!

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Senza's Fagioli e Salsiccia All'uccelletto

Learn from one of the best. Chef Giuseppe Gramaglia shows us how to make a traditional Tuscan dish of sausage and cannellini beans in a light tomato sauce. A perfect cold weather meal. And of course, you can always have him make it for you at Senza Ristorante in Bayville, NJ

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Sweet Potato Ravioli

I talk to Chef Corey Heyer about the Bernard's Inn in Bernardsville NJ. The local farm they exclusively source specialty produce from, his philosophy on cooking and the role the Inn plays in NJ dining scene! PLUS you get the recipe for their FAMOUS sweet potato ravioli!

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Bucket & Bay Craft Gelato

Learn about Bucket & Bay's craft gelato, where they get their ingredients and why they chose to seek out only the best local produce for their shop! Then try your hand at making their decadent hot gelato sandwich - or, swing by and have them make it for you!

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Chef's Profile: Chef Eric LeVine

Our first ever Chef's Profile, featuring Chef Eric LeVine of Morris Tap & Grill! Learn what inspires him to run not one but TWO restaurants right here in the Garden State; PLUS he shares one of his recipes with us!

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