by Debra Ponzek | Jun 2, 2013 | All, Main Course
When I was asked for an easy summer grilling recipe for an appearance on the Today Show, I decided to make this. The buttermilk and spices are wonderful with the chicken, which can soak in the marinade for hours before grilling. The buttermilk activates the enzymes in...
by Debra Ponzek | May 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
You can grill on a simple grate balanced on stones and set over a wood fire, but not too many of us do so. Most of us have a contraption that is designed specifically for outdoor cooking. Some rely on charcoal, others are fired by propane, and still others are hooked...
by Debra Ponzek | Apr 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Now that Dinnertime Survival is published and you’ve had a chance to look at it — or at least I hope you have! — it’s time for a recipe contest. Hooray! What is your favorite dinnertime recipe? What dish does your family always love, regardless...
by Debra Ponzek | Apr 6, 2013 | Cookbooks, Debra Ponzek, Life
Hard to believe I have written four cookbooks. Most of my professional life has been spent in the kitchen, cooking for others or coming up with new recipes — not sitting at a computer. When I began my career, I cooked in restaurants and then I moved out of New ...
by Debra Ponzek | Apr 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Publication day! I love beginnings. Their promise, their freshness, their anything-can-happen. Of course the publication of a book is not truly a beginning for me. The book was months in the making. And then, once the manuscript was submitted, more months of editing...
by Debra Ponzek | Mar 28, 2013 | All, Main Course, Side Dishes
Frittatas can be eaten warm or at room temperature, which makes them just about perfect for a meal that might be served in waves or when you have a more than a few brunch dishes to get on the table. They are easy to make “your own” by varying the...
by Debra Ponzek | Mar 28, 2013 | All, Breakfast
I love Easter breakfast or brunch and so plan to run two recipes that are perfect for that meal. First are these light, airy lemon-ricotta pancakes. And then, later, I will run my recipe for Asparagus, Leek, and Feta Frittata. Now. The pancakes. You’ll really...
by Debra Ponzek | Mar 28, 2013 | Debra Ponzek, Life
I opened Aux Délices in Riverside, Connecticut, in 1995 with the idea of offering finely crafted specialty foods and freshly baked desserts. My husband Greg and I really like the idea of making people’s lives easier by providing healthful and convenient foods for...
by Debra Ponzek | Mar 25, 2013 | All, Main Course
I like bone-in chicken for its good flavor; the bones impart richness not found in boned chicken breasts. And for this dish, the chicken must stand up to an onslaught of flavors from curry powder, turmeric, chili powder, paprika and apricot preserves as well as dried...
by Debra Ponzek | Mar 25, 2013 | All, Holidays, Main Course
If you haven’t tried braised short ribs at home, don’t wait much longer! I love to make these on a lazy weekend afternoon and they are sure to be welcome at the holiday table. The prep is not difficult and then the ribs and veggies spend a long time in the oven....
