The KitchAnnette 2019 Red Carpet Menu!
What would be more fitting for my 300th post than to share my 25th Red Carpet Menu recipes all in one place. I’m very proud of the menus I’ve created over the years and still can’t believe what started as a one-off celebration to support host David Letterman has led to a cookbook, channel, this […]
Orange Queen Cakes – 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®!
It’s the 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! For The Favourite, it’s The Favourange! The Favourite is a movie that is more cheeky than you’d think before seeing it. The performances by everyone, but especially Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone, were fabulous. Olivia Colman as Queen Anne was a triumph. There’s so much to this […]
Raspberry Trifle – 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®!
It’s the 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! For Bohemian Rhapsody, it’s Bohemian Raspberry! The first thing I am amused by is that both dessert dishes for this year’s menu focuses on Queens – the band and the 18th century woman in charge of England! And both are as royal as the other!!! Of course […]
Plum Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing – 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
It’s the 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! For Roma, it’s Romas! My dislike of one-word titles is doubled this year, however this one was a cinch… not even a question! If it’s going to be one word, let that word be useful for FOOD! Haha! And what’s interesting in my observation of this year’s […]
Spicy Bacon Bourbon Corn – 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
It’s the 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! For A Star Is Born, it’s The Star Is Corn! Bradley Cooper had a vision. And his vision is up for a few Academy Awards! Pretty good. This movie was probably the best of the four versions. The chemistry between Bradley and Lady Gaga’s characters was very […]
Collard Greens & Potato Casserole – 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
It’s the 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! For Green Book – it’s Green Bake! We’re up to the second side dish! And we’re up to the movie that informed this whole menu. While watching Green Book, I knew it would be a Best Picture contender. I knew the menu would be southern cuisine. And […]
Blackened Chicken – 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
It’s the 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! For BlackkKlansman it’s BlackkKluxsman. This movie… dare I say it’s Spike Lee’s best movie ever? I dare! I knew the story of Ron Stallworth before the movie came out and it was wild. This man still carries his KKK card signed by David Duke. Insane! The way […]
Skillet Herb & Cheese Biscuit Bites – 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
It’s the 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! For Black Panther, it’s Black Pantherb! For our second appetizer, we’ve got a cheesy delicious biscuit bite to celebrate Black Panther!!! And coming up with this dish was not easy. Two movies use the word “black” in the title, which was limiting unless I wanted to be […]
Shrimp Ceviche – 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
It’s the 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! For Vice, it’s ceVIChE! This year’s menu was quite a challenge, especially when creating a dish for Vice. Many people suggested Rice or Ice… but it just didn’t reflect the movie. Ceviche was a more interesting option, even if it is somewhat of a stretch. One word titles […]
Creamy, Dreamy Chocolate Pudding!
When I was young, my mom would often make chocolate pudding. She’d use a box mix – My T Fine. And it was… mighty fine! But as time has moved on and I have gotten into the habit of reading ingredient lists, I am not cool with using mixes. If I’m going to indulge, […]
The Easiest Sponge Cake!
I celebrated my birthday this past week by heading to Broadway to see The Cher Show. If you get to New York City, definitely see it. What a great show!! It was the perfect one for this birthday. I was inspired. Love Cher!!! The plan was to head to swanky The 21 Club for apps […]
Grandpa’s Layanette! Cinnamon Chocolate Raisin Pinwheels!
I am so happy to be able to share this recipe with you. Actually, I’m really happy to have it myself! You see, my grandfather, Anthony Giachello, made this every Christmas. He would make the dough and then call us in to sprinkle on the cinnamon, chocolate, raisins, and honey. He’d make several batches each […]
Two Snaps UP! Chocolate Snap Cookies!
When I was a kid, I LOVED a particular cute little chocolate cookie that came in a little 2 oz. box… Nabisco Chocolate Snaps. My father carried them in our deli so I had unfettered access to them. Never a full out chocoholic, this was my only chocolate obsession. The crunch, the flavor, the controlled […]
Holiday Horrors! Ugly Sugar Cookies!
“Ugly” holiday sweaters have become all the rage. And they ARE pretty ugly. It all seems to come from people wearing such sweaters as a fashion statement because they actually liked them. Now the more corny, goofy, or yes, ugly, the better! And that brings us to my delightful cookies. It had been decades since […]
What’s the Story with Maria! It’s Maria Gen-Chili… Italian Sausage Chili!
This has been an INCREDIBLE week! I had the distinct honor of being a guest on Episode 72 of the hit Facebook Live show “What’s the Story with Maria” starring the incomparable Maria Gentile! She interviews top personalities in entertainment and the arts LIVE from New York City! Talent personified having an interactive chat-0ut with […]
Let’s Get Corny! Skillet Cornbread!
When I was a kid, I loved having a corn muffin. I’d toast it and add sweet butter. I considered it an indulgent breakfast. When I got to the age where it was all about going out with friends dancing until all hours, there was always a late night (or early morning) diner stop before […]
It’s an App Attack! Bruschetta with Tomato, Basil, & Mozzarella!
As start getting ready for Thanksgiving, I thought you should have an easy app under your belt so your guests can stave off the munchies while waiting for the big feast. When talking about Bruschetta, let’s first get the pronunciation down… it’s not brushhhhh-etta, it’s broo-sketta. It’s more fun to say the authentic way! Secondly, […]
Welcome Pumpkin Season! Pumpkin Waffles!
Pumpkin has become like Christmas… the marketing push starts in August… and it’s just not time yet. No… a thousand times NO! I like certain flavors and foods to herald seasons and holidays or else they lose an element of magic. Now that we are officially in Pumpkin Season, I rejoice in it! It sings […]
Cake for Breakfast! Carrot Cake Pancakes with Maple Cream Cheese Glaze!
I often do cooking demonstrations/lessons at libraries throughout Westchester County in NY. Sometimes they are for an audience of young tweens/teens, which adds a challenge to creating the program. Besides doing 2 dishes (therefore needing them to be pretty quick to prepare), and needing to be presented much like they do in short tv cooking […]