I was recently planning a small dinner party for which I planned to make the venison and beet dish from the Eleven Madison Park the Next Chapter Cookbook. I was excited about the recipe and had already began prepping it, even though the dinner was over a week away. However, just moments after my venison … Continue reading Eleven Madison Park: Aged Beef with Eggplant
The Prune cookbook was a heavily anticipated release, and I was excited when I first received it. I used to live a few blocks away from the acclaimed restaurant, and while I made it there for a brunch a few times (ah…. the days before kids), I’ve never been for dinner. The cookbook is intriguing, … Continue reading Prune: Toasted Manti with Yogurt
The bright sunlight belligerently pushed its way through my bedroom shades and straight into my still-sleepy eyes. I struggled to open them. Looking at the clock, I realized it was 8:30 AM, and I was late. I quickly got up, threw on my pants and a jacket, texted my still-sleeping wife that I was running … Continue reading Eleven Madison Park: Potato Salad with Black Truffle and Egg
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