Going out for dinner on Valentine’s Day is a risky affair. Even the best restaurants can have “overload difficulties” on such a busy night where couples have expectations of restaurant perfection. A better way to manage expectations is to take control of them yourself. Food is a language of love. You know what you like […]
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Winter Citrus Fruit
Winter Citrus Fruit is a beautiful natural ingredient that will perk up the winter table with generous juiciness and vibrant vivacious hues. Citrus fruit have a beauty that cooks can incorporate into their winter meals. As an added bonus they are an excellent snack for that nagging sweet tooth. They can bring a bit of […]
About Pears
There are almost as many varieties of pears as there are apples, but only a dozen or so are readily available in stores. Pears are related to apples, but are much more fragile and are more often eaten raw than cooked. They have fine white granular flesh and a core containing the pips (seeds). Most […]
Grilled Pineapple
Grilled pineapple is so very versatile because you can use it for savory or sweet, hot or cold dishes. Grill over indirect heat and the sugars in the pineapple concentrate bringing out a sweet and meaty fruit that is ideal for endless summer recipes. 6 Ways To Use Grilled Pineapple Slice and serve with grilled […]
Making The Most Of Seasonal Berries
Just a few fresh berries add color and nutrients to a salad, cocktail, or mocktail. Stock up on fresh berries, wash and freeze them in a single layer on a sheet pan. Then transfer to a freezer bag for future smoothies and baked goods. Add a handful of berries to a parfait, with yogurt for […]
Crystallized Ginger
Crystallized ginger is fresh ginger that has been slowly cooked in sugar water and rolled in coarse sugar for preservation. It has a sweet, spicy taste and can easily be made at home. “Work With What You Got!” © Victoria Hart Glavin Tiny New York Kitchen © 2017 All Rights Reserved
Bake Better Cookies
December is here and is cookie-baking heaven. Here are some basic tips to make a better cookie. Split the dough. Work with half of the cookie dough at a time when rolling and cutting cookies. Too much handling of the dough makes cookies tough. Keep the other half refrigerated since chilled dough is easier to […]
Lattice Crust 101
Lattice Crust 101 Creating a lattice crust isn’t as difficult as it looks. Follow these easy steps and you’ll have a pretty and traditional looking pie. Using a pastry cutter or knife, cut pie crust into 1 inch strips. Trim off the ends. Lay on top of the filling, leaving a 1 inch space between […]
The Best Apples For Apple Pie
The Best Apples For Apple Pie It’s apple pie season and it’s important to choose the best apples for apple pie. Choosing the right apples for baking can be a daunting task. I mean, seriously, there are over 7,5000 apple varieties. When it comes to pie not all apples are created equal. Choose a mix […]
Creative Kitchen Laboratory
Lately I’ve been working in my kitchen as if it were a creative kitchen laboratory. The kitchen is really a food laboratory isn’t it? I’ve begun to add more science-like tools to my collection of cooking equipment. This week I purchased a bunch of beakers in various sizes. I use them as measuring cups as […]
Tips from Victoria
How To Roast Chicken
Pulling a tender, juicy roast chicken with crisp, golden brown skin out of the oven is so rewarding. For a simple side, roast a pan of in-season produce like spring onions, ramps, new potatoes or carrots during the last 20 minutes of cooking. INGREDIENTS 1 Whole Chicken (4 Pound) 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt 1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove neck and giblets from chicken. Trim off any excess fat from neck and tail end of chicken. Read More
