12/12/16 O&A NYC SPREADING THE HOLIDAY CHEER: Martha Stewart’s Warm Cider and Rum Punch

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Welcome your holiday guests with an easy Warm Cider and Rum Punch by Martha Stewart. This warm and spicy apple-rum punch features cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, and orange slices infused with spicy fall flavor. Mix the warm mulled cider with dark rum before serving, or add the rum to each guest’s mug according to his or her preference. Continue reading

12/11/16 O&A NYC SUNDAY BRUNCH: Bacon, Apple, and Blue Cheese Omelet

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Apples in an omelet? Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it. And since we are seriously falling into the winter season a stay at home brunch can be fun and sexy. Apples bring a touch of texture and sweetness to these savory morning eggs, made smoky and pungent with blue cheese and bacon.  Continue reading

11/23/16 O&A NYC FOOD- HOLIDAY APPERTIZERS: Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms

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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms is easier than you may think to make. So you don’t need to save this recipe for your next party, (although they are delicious as a party appetizer!), they make a great side dish, snack, or the opening act for a sexy fun brunch.  Continue reading

9/2/16 O&A NYC GRILLING FOR THE WEEKEND: Grilled Steak

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Grilled Steak is the King of outdoor cooking. It is surprisingly quick, and easy, requiring just a few indigents and little prep time.  Continue reading

8/19/16 O&A NYC GRILLING FOR THE WEEKEND: Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon Sugar Butter

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Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon Sugar Butter are a quick, easy and tasty addition to your summer grilling. The grilled fresh fruit makes a healthy dessert for the entire family. The entire process from prep to servicing is only 20 minutes.  Continue reading

8/12/16 O&A NYC FOOD- GRILLING FOR THE WEEKEND: Oriental Skewers

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Oriental Skewers are an easy, quick and fun addition to the traditional backyard barbecue feast. They also are perfect to bring to a summer picnic or the beach. Continue reading

8/5/16 O&A NYC GRILLING FOR THE WEEKEND: Grilled Shrimp With Honey-Ginger Barbecue Sauce

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Of all the ways to prepare shrimp, the grill delivers the best flavor, and an easily assembled gingery barbecue sauce makes them that much better.  Continue reading

8/31/17 O&A NYC GRILLING FOR THE WEEKEND- SUMMER GRILLING RECIPES: Miso-Glazed Chicken Burgers with Cabbage-Apple Slaw

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Grilled cheseseburgers are a barbecue staple. Today a juicy chicken burger is a healthy substitute for a beef burger. Compared with a typical cheeseburger slathered in mayo, this miso-glazed chicken version — topped with flavorful slaw saves you 109 calories, 24 grams of fat, and 34 milligrams of cholesterol per serving. Continue reading