
These salmon patties are flaky, tender and so flavorful. The crisp edges and big bites of flaked salmon are the hallmark of these salmon patties. They are the real deal! It’s no wonder these salmon cakes have been so popular. Continue reading

These salmon patties are flaky, tender and so flavorful. The crisp edges and big bites of flaked salmon are the hallmark of these salmon patties. They are the real deal! It’s no wonder these salmon cakes have been so popular. Continue reading

Seafood spaghetti, known as tallarines con mariscos or tallarin marinero in Latin America, is a perfect example of the fusion of Italian food in Latin America. This easy dish is the perfect stay at home Sunday brunch. Continue reading

With ground turkey swapped in for beef and an Italian flair. WARNING: these Sloppy Joes are super addicting.
INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 lb. ground turkey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 c. marinara
4 hoagies or Italian rolls
4 slices provolone
Freshly chopped Italian parsley
DIRECTIONS
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook, 5 minutes. Add ground turkey, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook until golden and no longer pink, 6 to 7 minutes.
Add marinara and stir until coated, then let simmer until slightly thickened, 8 minutes.
Heat broiler. Spoon ground turkey mixture onto hoagies and top with provolone, then broil until cheese is melty, 2 to 3 minutes.
Garnish with Italian parsley and serve.

The holiday would be incomplete without eggnog. Here is a classic eggnog recipe from Delish. Continue reading

Roast Beef and French Onion Grilled Cheese is is a hearty winter delight. The nutty, gooey Gruyere cheese is even tastier when melted on top of savory roast beef and sweet, fragrant sauteed onion. Continue reading

This Jalapeno Popper Sandwich is unbelievably delish and is the perfect game day treat. If you pick your jalapenos properly they are not too spicy. You can remove the membranes and seeds for less heat. Continue reading

Thanksgiving 2017 maybe over, and as we shift into Black Friday it time to shop and deal with the leftovers. Here is a good start on the the post turkey day leftover feast. Continue reading
By Walter Rutledge

Chez Lucienne celebrated it’s reopening on Wednesday, November 1st. The restaurant, which has been closed for the last two month, is back with a new look, a new menu and under new management. Located at 308 Lenox Avenue (one door south of Red Rooster) this quaint little French Bristo has returned with great panache and West African flair.

The remodeled décor has a freshness that accommodates both the happy hour revelers and intimate dining. A serpentine shaped communal seating area framed by ceiling to floor French doors provides an excellent area to mingle. Window shutters uniformly adorned with mirrors lined the long white washed brick wall.

The revamped menu has retained some Chez Lucienne staples. Great burgers ranging from the Le Burger Classique (angus beef) to a veggie burger with chipotle mayo, and French cuisine favorites as Steak Frittes in a signature peppercorn sauce have survived the transition. And new dishes such as La Grillade D’Agneau (lamb Dibbi Mbacke style) Les Boulettes de Poisson Sauce Dakar (Senegalese fish balls in a tomato stew) offer patrons an exciting West African alternatives to French inspired dining.

Chez Lucienne offers lunch beginning at 11am, happy hour 4pm- 7pm and late night dining until 2am. For reservations call (212) 289-5555. Bon appetite.
Kerby Jean Photographer

Minny’s chocolate pie became the mouth watering visual element of the Academy Award winning movie The Help. O&A NYC shares the recipe used in the film. Continue reading
Man-Grilling continues ! Even after Labor Day, the officially end outdoor cooking, true grill masters remain unfazed by social norms. For those of you who (like me) have purchased a new smoker, these Chipotle Dry Rub Smoked Chicken Wings are fabulous! Continue reading