Eat & Drink
A Healthy Obsession: Homegrown Food Makes a House a Home
August 23, 2013
As a girl, she learned to love fresh, simple food. Now this South Brunswick homeowner grows her own, cooks for friends (and the needy) and teaches healthy eating to others.
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Summer Caprese Salad
August 21, 2013
Ingredients: Heirloom tomatoes (all colors and varieties work; personally, I like Brandywines for this application) Imported buffalo mozzarella (available at… Read the rest
Salmon Rillettes
August 14, 2013
"I love smoked salmon, especially on a toasted everything bagel with scallion cream cheese," admits Jamie Knott, executive chef of the Saddle River Inn. "Unfortunately we can't serve that at the restaurant. So I decided to turn my Sunday breakfast into a fine dish—rillettes, basically a French salmon spread made with herbs and white wine."...
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Foie Gras with Grape Purée and Pistachios
August 7, 2013
Executive chef Jamie Knott of the Saddle River Inn shares his recipe for this luxurious dish....
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Lamb Tenderloin with Parsnip Purée
July 31, 2013
Executive chef Jamie Knott of the Saddle River Inn shares his recipe for this hearty all-season warmer....
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Tuna Carpaccio with Soy Mayo
July 23, 2013
Chef Jamie Knott of the Saddle River Inn updates a classic tartare using tuna, avocados, jalapeños, sliced radishes and sesame seeds....
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Gluten Free: Is it for Everyone?
July 19, 2013
Pop idol Lady Gaga did it and dropped 10 pounds for her last tour. Tennis star Novak Djokovic did it,… Read the rest
BAKERIES Fallon’s Gluten Free Bake Shop (Fords) The name says it all. Fallon’s features sweet treats, along with multigrain and… Read the rest
Brian Kulbacki’s gluten-free beers honor a friend with celiac, killed in a car crash....
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As awareness of celiac disease and gluten intolerance grow, bakeries, restaurants and stores across New Jersey respond to the rising demand for products that let the afflicted eat like everyone else....
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Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Sandwich
July 17, 2013
Chef Josh Thomsen of Agricola in Princeton shares his recipe for his childhood favorite combo....
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New and Notable Restaurants of 2013
July 12, 2013
One sign the economy is picking up? A bumper crop of ambitious restaurants and fun eateries hanging up shingles all over the state. One of them - Agricola, in Princeton - even made our Top 25. Here are 27 more worth checking out....
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2013 Jersey Choice Restaurant Poll
July 11, 2013
Our 30th annual Restaurant Poll reveals the best restaurants in New Jersey, as decided by readers and critics alike....
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Our critics pick from New Jersey's diverse dining scene to bring you 2013's best places to eat in the Garden State....
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Teff Cake with Plum Compote
July 10, 2013
Simple and delicious, this cake made from teff, Ethiopia's nutritious native grain, is naturally gluten free....
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Cod Brandade Fritters
July 3, 2013
A crunchy-creamy hot appetizer from Josh Thomsen, executive chef of Agricola in Princeton....
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English Pea Soup
June 26, 2013
A delicious cold soup for summer from Josh Thomsen, executive chef of Agricola in Princeton....
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Tuna Ceviche
June 20, 2013
"We love this dish because ceviche is a staple in Latin cuisine, and we have our own twist on it for summer," says Bradley Rodriguez, chef of Cubacan in Asbury Park. "It's simple and refreshing, a must for your app arsenal."
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Dessert Empanadas
June 13, 2013
"Empanadas are a staple of Latin cuisine, whether sweet or savory," says Bradley Rodriguez, chef of Cubacan in Asbury Park. "These two dessert empanadas are delicious and easy to make. The guava is traditional; the apple (manzana) is inspired by classic American apple pie."...
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He’s effusive, joyously Italian and talks with his hands. Cosimo Maolini stands out in preppy Spring Lake, yet somehow fits in....
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