nutmeg

Thinly sliced and layered potatoes baked to golden brown perfection.

Gratin Dauphinois

Side Dish - French - January 12, 2023
A classic apple pie with a lattice crust featuring the mathematical symbol pi carved out of crust in center.

Triple Apple Pi Day Pie

Dessert - American - March 14, 2023
A stunning layered dish, with a golden-brown and creamy sweet potato crust on top, followed by a savory beef filling with vibrant pops of orange and green from the carrots and peas.

Luck of the Irish Shepherd's Pie

Main Course - Irish - March 17, 2023
This dish features two slices of toasted bread topped with fresh asparagus, ham, and a sunny egg each. The Bechamel sauce is evenly spread over the assembled toasts, while some extra asparagus spears on the side add color and freshness.

Asparagus Croque Madame

Brunch - French - May 27, 2023
A bronzed, glossy loaf adorned with thinly sliced delicata squash, creating a crown pattern on top. The crumb reveals vibrant specks of orange squash and contrasting dark pecans.

Delicata Squash Harvest Loaf

Brunch - American - November 05, 2023
The dish is a visual feast. Bright orange carrot purée forms an arched backdrop on the plate, juxtaposed with a variety of pan-seared seafood - salmon, shrimp, and scallops neatly lined up. Drizzled curry glaze in whimsical patterns over the seafood whispers subtle exoticism. Bits of chopped chives scattered provide vibrant specks of green.

Seascape Platter with Carrot Purée and Curry Glaze

Main Course - Fusion - December 08, 2023
Imagine gazing down on a snow-covered tree with various decorations. Soft squares of golden toasted bread gracefully dusted with icing sugar, mimicking a fresh snowfall. Plump, jewel-hued berries, scattered artistically, are the baubles. Dollops of luscious mascarpone cream crown the dish, resembling fluffs of drifting snow.

New York Christmas French Toast Spectacular

Brunch - American - December 25, 2023
A thick slice of golden brown bread dotted with chunks of jewel-toned persimmons and toasted pecans. Served on a warm wooden plate, accompanied by a dusting of powdered sugar suggesting freshly fallen snow and a sprig of mint giving a pop of vibrant green.

Tex-Mex Persimmon Pecan Bread

Brunch - Tex-Mex - January 07, 2024
A golden pie crust with a lattice design, adorned with crystal sugar for a sparkling finish. The inner filling's juicy apple slices slightly peek through the lattice, exhibiting the gorgeous golden hue from the champagne reduction.

Champagne Kissed New York Apple Pie

Dessert - American - January 23, 2024
From the top, you should see a rich dark-brown custard served in four individual ramekins. Each ramekin is topped with golden crunchy cashews and a dusting of vibrant green, finely chopped fresh oregano leaves.

Oregano Infused Watalappan

Dessert - Indian Fusion - September 25, 2024
The finished dish is a gorgeous tall cheesecake with a glossy caramel top. It sits on a white, round platter, the contrast emphasizing the dessert's warm orange hue. A sprinkling of crushed graham crackers and a dollop of whipped cream with a cinnamon stick gently laid on the side embellish the cheesecake.

Pumpkin Spice New York Cheesecake

Dessert - American - October 14, 2024
A striking dish boasting bold autumn colors: vibrant glossy orange butternut squash cubes sit prettily next to vibrant red cranberry jewels, sprinkled with dark green tarragon leaves. The squash and cranberries gently sit on a crisp walnut-studded bed of quinoa.

Tarragon-Infused Spiced Butternut Squash & Cranberry Fusion

Side Dish - Fusion - November 14, 2024
Golden-brown pancakes stacked high, studded with flecks of orange from the grated carrots. The pancakes are dressed with a drizzle of bright, jewel-toned cranberry syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar. A flurry of finely chopped almonds adorns the top for a wonderful textural contrast, and a few fresh mint leaves bring a pop of color.

Spiced Carrot Pancakes with Cranberry Syrup

Brunch - American - November 30, 2024
A vibrant green smoothie garnished with a small sage leaf and a sprinkle of cinnamon, served in a tall, clear glass with a yellow and white striped paper straw. Positioned on a rustic, white wood surface along with fresh spinach leaves, a ripe pear, and cinnamon sticks.

Festive Green Fusion Smoothie

Smoothie - American - December 29, 2024
The pie wears a golden, flaky crust, decorated with crust cut-outs shaped like the Empire State Building. The filling peeks between the cut-outs, revealing juicy spiced apples in a glossy caramel-like sauce.

Empire State Apple Pie

Dessert - American - January 23, 2025
An elegant golden brown pie sitting on a pure white plate. The flaky crust is adorned with a intricate leaf design, a nod to the corn hidden inside. A slice is cut, revealing the creamy, diced corn, enrobed in a luscious mushroom béchamel - a delight to behold.

Corn à la Française

Main Course - French - September 09, 2025
Square, compact pillows of orange-hued gnocchi nestled against the contrast of dark green sage leaves, covered in a glossy and golden brown butter sauce. Topped off with a sprinkle of white, freshly grated parmesan.

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter

Main Course - Italian - September 28, 2025
An inviting cocktail in a clear highball glass with deep ruby color from infused Swiss Chard. The pear slice resting on the rim gives a subtle contrast. Floating Ardennes cheese cubes and a sprinkle of nutmeg on the surface adds a gourmet finish.

Chardon Charmed Cocktail

Cocktail - French - October 22, 2025
From above, you see a perfectly round pumpkin pie. It's adorned with dollops of whipped cream, strategically piped to resemble playful ghosts. Each ghost has two tiny chocolate chips for eyes. The pie's amber hue, courtesy of the pumpkin, beautifully contrasts with the brilliant white of the cream ghosts.

Ghostly Pumpkin Pie

Dessert - American - October 31, 2025