Bourbon Marinated Carne Asada Tacos with Pineapple Salsa and Honey Lime Cream

Why is this a Foodgasm?

You take a nice lean cut of steak and marinate it in bourbon and lime overnight- SCORE! But then you toss on top some perfectly sweet and spicy pineapple salsa- BASES LOADED! Then we put all that in a warm corn tortilla and drizzle with a Honey Lime Cream- HOMERUN!

This dish packs on so many layers of flavors: so delicious, so sweet, so spicy and sinful you will think you have entered Dante's third level of hell (for the gluttunous). But wait this is NY Foodgasm so I have slimmed down this amazing dish for your guilt free pleasure!

So now you cowgirls can have your steak and eat it too!
 

Strawberries with Balsamic and Goat Cheese

Why is this a Foodgasm?

Why just add strawberries to lettuce for a salad, why not have a salad/ dessert? The sweetness of the strawberries mingles with the tart vinegar and together they kind of boost up the flavor of one another, like a delicious high-5. Add in that little bit of goat cheese for some salty and creaminess and now you got the FULL effect, Sweet, Salty, Tart and Creamy! This also happens to be incredibly easy, delicious. quick and healthy!

Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Quiche with a Sweet Potato Crust

Why is this a Foodgasm?
The sweetness of the caramelized onions and sweet potatoes combined with the creaminess of the goat cheese comes at you like a savory and sweet symphony on your tongue! No joke! This is where it's at. You need this in your mouth!

I came up with the idea since I have been on a goat cheese roll lately and I just knew I had to try this! I made a Pesto Quiche with a potato crust before and I knew I had to try this ideas of caramelized onions and goat cheese but with sweet potatoes. Then I thought since this crust doesn't cover the sides I am gonna try and use a springform pan and hot damn it worked! Like all my foodgasms this is pretty damn easy to make and low in fat! Not to mention this is loaded with vitamins. So not only is this a trip to delicioustown, but a one way ticket to a healthy life! Score!

One Night Stand: The Rainbow Cookie Martini

Why is this a Drinkgasm? 

Rainbow Cookies, my Achille's Heel! They make me weak at the knees, my mouth water and my heart race...yup I am hopelessly in lust with this cookie! What is now to love? Almond flavored cake with raspberry preserves enrobed in chocolate- DUH, how could this NOT be amazing!

So I made plans to hang out with my friend Jenny, she wanted rainbow cookies, I said, nope too much work. So I said how about I make us a Rainbow Cookie Martini and started rattling off different liquors that would work....Amaretto for the almondy cake, Raspberry Liqueur to get the raspberry flavor (Chambord), Godiva Chocolate Liqueur and to make it a tini it needs vodka, so I used whipped vodka. Never made this, never tried this, but theoretically this should work and it did and man- WOW it was good!

This is like a Rainbow Cookie and a Martini walked into a bar, got wasted, had a one night stand and then this baby was born!

NOTE: A NY Foodgasm One Night Stand is a recipe I created that is in no way healthy- but worth it for an occassional indulgence.

Mother's Day Brunch NY Foodgasm style!

My Grandmother, Mother and Mother in Law enjoying their Bourbon Iced Tea

Ahhh Mother's Day, the day we celebrate the woman that pushed us out her --- ummm, well we won't go there! My mom, grandmother and mom in law all made so many sacrifices, picked us up when we fell and did it all without complaint! Now that I am getting to the age when I consider having a child myself I can really identify with my mom more than ever and see how difficult motherhood is. So I did what I do best- make some kick-ass food to celebrate and honor them!

This was my first ever Mother's Day Brunch! Each mom had a card, a drink and a rose waiting for them. Then in a few short moments Brunch was served. We feasted and I could not eat the rest of the day! The waffles were great! I have to thank my husband for making all the waffles. I made the quiches and the compotes. Yeah why have a normal compote when you can have yours spiked with Soco or Bourbon.

No this was not healthy, but it was a celebration to our mothers. How do I show love, FOOD! The quiches were amazing and light! That recipe is coming really soon! Yum!

A Rose and a card awaiting each mother

 

 

 

Six Point Diesel Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Why is this a Foodgasm?

So I knew I had to make fresh brussels sprouts, it came to me on a visit to a Brewery in the Financial District of NYC. They served brussels sprouts with bacon. Well duh...bacon makes everything better! Aside from that I thought this is just an excellent side you got your guilt free veggie so you know what...it's totally okay to add a little bacon for favor. A little bacon goes a loooong way!


But how do I give this my own signature Foodgasm flair? ADD BEER! Not just any beer, but Sixpoint Diesel. I heart Sixpoint mostly because they know good design, but also because they have a nice selection of brews. I used their Diesel an interesting combo of a black IPA and American Stout. Not usually a dark beer lover, this one is great since there is no real bitter aftertaste.

It is amazing how the beer really infused the sprouts, then when it reduced it added a sweetness. Then you got some salty awesomely yummy bacon and YES you just landed smack on top of a Foodgasm!

Great South Bay Blood Orange Pale Ale Chicken with Lemon Roasted Potatoes

 

Why is this a Foodgasm?

I took a different approach with this recipe...I let the beer decide what it wanted to be. I started with a local fave Great South Bay's Blood Orange Pale Ale. With this beer it has been love at first sip- crisp, light, just the right amount of orange flavor and so easy to drink! I wanted to make sure to get in some of my awesome local long island beer. I love the local craft beer scene. Immediately I thought orange chicken, kinda like the one you get from a Chinese place, but healthier and with local craft beer twist (seriously is there anything better??). 

I knew this recipe needed to happen, but how did I execute it. So I kinda went the route of Chicken Fracaise, but made a beer reduction syrup with this. The results were AMAZING! Sweet, but not syrupy sweet and it was light. It paired perfectly with these easy lemon roasted potatoes! You must try this recipe and please do try and get your hands on this beer- you will not be disappointed!