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June 1, 2015

Welcome to Coffee, Cabs and Bar Tabs

Click here for personal stories, tasty recipes, and juicy secrets behind the doors of the International Culinary Center. Ready to learn about interesting ingredients that are breaking boundaries in the culinary industry? Then click here! From filleting fish to pickling veggies, click here for skills and techniques any cook should know. A tasty collage of…

September 16, 2018

New Recipe Alert: Buffalo Cauliflower Rice

Football season is officially back! This means fall weather is right around the corner and back-to-school meals become the daily norm. Because of this, I thought I would make a new recipe to throw into the dinner-time mix, plus it’s packed with veggies and it’s gluten-free. Check out the newest side-dish recipe on Coffee, Cabs…

August 5, 2018

Trend Alert: Lactose-Free Milk

Dairy-free milk has been in grocery stores and supermarkets across the country for a while now, giving customers a wide range of nut and plant based options. From almond to coconut, there a copious products available. More recently however, a new wave of lactose-free products have emerged, proclaiming their real dairy base that lactose-intolerant individuals…

July 1, 2018

Making Biscuits with my Little Dumpling

It’s been some time since my last post on CC&BT; it has been a crazy few months! I moved back to Manhattan (it’s a long story…see ya later Brooklyn!), continued my career at the Food Network, and most importantly, got a puppy! I’m happy to introduce you guys to Roxie; my spunky Boston Terrier who…

February 4, 2018

Buffalo Cauliflower Dip for the Win!

Happy Super Bowl Sunday! While you gather this evening with friends and family, I hope your belly’s are filled with all of your party food favorites. One of my go-to party dips is buffalo chicken dip because of the tangy and spicy flavor. If you’re looking for a fun twist on this classic recipe, add…

January 7, 2018

New Recipe Alert: Creamy Tomato Soup

Happy New Year from Coffee, Cabs and Bar Tabs! I hope your 2018 is off to a wonderful start and you’re staying warm. In New York, it’s been below freezing for weeks now, and I’ve been craving soups and stews for almost every meal. For most of the country, there have been record low temperatures,…

October 9, 2017

Shrimp and Artichokes en Papillote: An End-of-Summer Favorite

Summer seems to be hanging around in New York City, and the weather is so warm that it feels like we should be eating summer squash instead of hearty fall dishes. So for dinner this evening, I decided to use up those last heirloom tomatoes and fresh baby spinach, and make a dish with classic…

September 10, 2017

Brooklyn Eats

Hello everyone! Long time no see CC&BT readers! I’m sure you’ve been wondering where I’ve been and for that, I’m truly sorry. I’ve had a crazy few months, including a busy work schedule, fun summer adventures, and most importantly, a big move to Brooklyn! It has been a huge change but I’m loving the neighborhood…

May 8, 2017

New Recipe Alert: Pan Seared Tile Fish with Roasted Broccoli Slaw

The warm weather has officially arrived, and that means beautiful spring produce is popping up and at its prime. It also means that meals should feel brighter yet satisfying, like the combination of perfectly tender greens and fresh fish. So for Coffee, Cabs and Bar Tabs, I wanted to incorporate some of the best parts…

April 23, 2017

New Recipe Alert: Grilled Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Tomatillo Salsa

I love tacos! Whether they’re with spicy carnitas, crispy fried fish or simply grilled chicken, tacos are always a great option for an easy family dinner or impressive dinner party entree. One of the best parts about making tacos is the creativity you can have with the toppings. Classics like sour cream, shredded lettuce and…

April 3, 2017

New Recipe Alert: Baked Cheese Tortellini

Hey y’all! I hope you’re enjoying the first few day’s of April and the official start of spring! I don’t know about you, but with this cool, rainy weather in NYC, I’m still craving comforting casseroles and warm bowls of pasta. So I decided to create a simple recipe that could feed a big family…