
Janet irizarry
- Apr 29
- 2 min
Food Enthusiast Class: Chilling & Grilling at Rockland Community College
Pick up tips on how to improve your summertime grilling game with the latest Food Enthusiast Program offering at RCC’s Hospitality &...

Rebecca Carucci
- Nov 19, 2021
- 1 min
A Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Made Vegan (and Easy)
Whether it is for ethical reasons, the environment, supply problems, costs or just to change it up a bit, you, like many others, might be...

Janet irizarry
- Jul 20, 2021
- 2 min
Curry Chickpea Salad - A Great, Healthy, Summertime Recipe
Healthy Curry Chickpea Salad is a great summertime meal. It is filled with delicious flavors and textures.

Janet irizarry
- Aug 20, 2020
- 2 min
Do You Wonder Why Sometimes You Love Shrimp and Scallops and Other Times You Don't?
Did you ever wonder why sometimes you love scallops and shrimp and other times they are not so good? You find them rubbery or spongy? Or whe

Janet irizarry
- Jul 17, 2020
- 2 min
How are You Keeping Cool this Weekend? How About Some Adult Beverages?
Summer may look a little different this year but that doesn’t mean you can’t beat the heat in your own backyard with some homemade, vacation

Janet irizarry
- May 16, 2020
- 2 min
Leslie Lampert: On a Mission to Help You Save Time, Money and the Planet.
Leslie will have you take a dive into your kitchen cabinets and refrigerator to find those items you might have overlooked, have seen better

Katy Cassady
- Nov 26, 2019
- 3 min
Can't Beat those Beets, Chili Recipe by Katy
Meet Katy Cassady, an Applied Food Studies bachelors student at the Culinary Institute of America. Her aspiration is to feed masses and...

By Jeanne Cotroneo Darrow
- Nov 15, 2019
- 3 min
The Creative Culinary Therapist - A Recipe for Holistic Health
Ever since she was a child, Rebecca Bruck has been making meals for her family. She loves to cook—especially fish—and has fond memories...

Janet irizarry
- Oct 1, 2019
- 2 min
Roasted Poblano Tomato Basil Soup
I may have mentioned a few times how much I love this time of year, especially because of tomatoes. Worried that there were only a few...

by Anne Maxfield
- Aug 11, 2019
- 2 min
The Best Gazpacho Ever!
Now that it’s time for great tomatoes, do yourself a favor and give this amazing gazpacho recipe a try. It’s become our go-to gazpacho,...

Janet irizarry
- Dec 28, 2018
- 2 min
Quick & Easy Antipasto Cups
Are you looking for a simple appetizer to make for your New Years Eve or day festivities. You can't go wrong with these antipasto cups. ...

by Anne Maxfield
- Nov 20, 2018
- 1 min
Hot Caramelized Onion and Bacon Dip
Are you looking for a last minute appetizer to make on Thanksgiving? This dip is one that your guests won't be able to resist. The...

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- Feb 1, 2018
- 2 min
7 Ingredients for the Best Guacamole Ever!
Since it’s almost Super Bowl Sunday, what good would this blog be without a recipe for guacamole? And not to brag, but I've been told I...

Janet irizarry
- Dec 21, 2017
- 1 min
Broccoli Cheese Squares
Are you looking for a new item to add to your holiday feast? This is a family favorite and the best thing about these are that they are...

Janet irizarry
- Nov 27, 2017
- 2 min
Top 5 Cookbooks of the Hudson Valley for Your Christmas List
The Hudson Valley abounds with great restaurants where you can enjoy the bounty of fresh ingredients from local farms. But what if you...

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- Nov 20, 2017
- 2 min
What--No Turkey? My Top 6 Recipes for Thanksgiving
The other day, we were talking with a friend about Thanksgiving and comparing notes on what we were planning. Since there’s still time to...

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- Nov 2, 2017
- 2 min
Butternut Squash With a Pair of Sauces
Butternut squash is usually something I need to be talked into. However, we were given a beautiful butternut squash from a friend’s...

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- Sep 4, 2017
- 2 min
Apple Cake
Since we're moving into apple season, it's a good time to revisit this delicious apple cake. If you've got an abundance of apples, this...

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- Aug 21, 2017
- 2 min
The Best Gazpacho Ever!
If you're in an area where it's peak tomato season, you need to try this gazpacho recipe. It's become our go-to gazpacho, it's so good!...

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- Jun 22, 2017
- 2 min
Obviously You Need a Bold Flavor…
If you're going to be sending strawberry-rhubarb crisp to outer space. Ulster County BOCES culinary students Angelina Violante, Sara...