1/28/24 O&A NYC HOLIDAY BRUNCH: Baked Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts and Honey -By Holly Rae Anable

This baked pears with blue cheese, walnuts and honey can be the perfect sweet and tart appetizer or a warm show stopping dessert. Either way you will wow your guest with this simple yet simply elegant brunch option. Thank you Holly Rae Anable for sharing this recipe. Continue reading

11/28/24 O&A NYC HOLIDAY BRUNCH: Baked Pears with Blue Cheese and Honey -By Holly Rae Anable

Ingredients:
4 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: Chopped walnuts for garnish

Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Pears:
Cut the pears in half and scoop out the core with a melon baller or spoon to create a small well in each pear half.
3. Assemble the Pears:
Place the pear halves in a baking dish, cut side up.
Drizzle each pear half with a little olive oil.
Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese into the hollow of each pear.
4. Bake the Pears:
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pears are tender but still hold their shape, and the blue cheese is slightly melted.
5. Finish with Honey and Thyme:
Remove the pears from the oven and drizzle with honey.
Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves, and season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
6. Optional Garnish:
If desired, sprinkle chopped walnuts on top for extra texture and flavor.
7. Serve:
Serve warm as a savory appetizer or light dessert.

11/25/24 O&A NYC THANKSGIVING RECIPES: Southern Style Cornbread Dressing

With Thanksgiving just a few days away nothing says down home like Southern Style Cornbread Dressing. And our favorite grill master/chef from Smokin and Grilling with AB has an easy to follow video recipe  to make a Southern Style Cornbread that would make granny jealous.

Southern Style Cornbread Dressing

Ingredients:
3 Spicy Links (Andouille Sausage) cut in to quarters
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 cup Green Bell Pepper, diced
1 cup Celery, diced
1 cup Yellow Onion, diced
1 cup Green Onion (optional)
3 tbsp Garlic, minced
7 cups Crumbled Cornbread
1 tbsp Creole Seasoning (Sweet Smokie Joe, Creole Kick)
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Ground Pepper
4 – 5 cups Chicken Broth
2 tbsp Sage
1/2 cup melted Butter
1/4 tsp Cayenne

Pre-Heat oven to 425 degrees F Bake in the oven for 50 minutes stirring and scraping the bottom to distribute the browned pieces at the halfway point (25 mins.)

10/11/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY BRUNCH: Nigerian Jollof Rice

Jollof Rice is a rich and incredibly tasty west African one-pot Meal. This meal is one of the most common West African dishes. However, each of these countries has its variation of this meal. Continue reading

7/21/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY BRUNCH: Butter Poach Lobster

In New England boiling and steaming are the traditional ways to cook lobsters, but there’s another way. It’s called Butter Poach Lobster where the meat is cooked to a sweet, tender buttery perfection. Continue reading

3/16/24 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN ON SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Mary j. Blige- Strength Of A Woman Festival 2023 Celebrates Hip-Hop 50 With Friends

Mary J. Blige Jazmine Sullivan and Miguel top the bill for the 2023 Honeyland Festival. Presented by IMG and Live Nation Urban, the inaugural, two-day music and culinary event will take place at Crown Festival Park in Sugar Land, Texas, just outside Houston, on November 11-12. Continue reading

3/8/24 O&A NYC WEEKEND BRUNCH: Honey Butter Glazed Garlic Salmon- Whip It Up With Jay

In this video I will be showing you the recipe to this delicious Honey Butter Glazed Garlic Salmon. It is a super easy recipe that your family will love- Whip It Up With Jay Continue reading

12/7/23 O&A NYC SUNDAY BRUNCH: West African Peanut Sauce with Udon Noodles

Chef JJ Johnson of Fieldtrip in New York City is on a mission to expand the definition of the world’s “mother sauces” to include the West African peanut sauce. Continue reading

9/28/23 O&A NYC COMFORT FOOD BRUNCH: Crab Cakes

Here’s another must try video recipe by Smokin and Grillin’s chef AB. These are the best Crab Cakes ever! Continue reading

4/30/23 O&A NYC SUNDAY BRUNCH: Chicken Quesadillas and Homemade Pico de Gallo- Quick and Easy Mexican Recipe

Chicken Quesadilla is a Mexican recipe which is quick and easy to prepare for Sunday brunch  or dinner. These quesadillas will also be the centerpiece of your Cinco de Mayo party.  Continue reading