The Culinary Cookie LLC

08/27/2015

The recipe for ahi tuna poke is up on the blog. The perfect meal to enjoy the last few summer days. Check it out! https://diana663.wordpress.com/2015/08/27/you-do-the-ahi-poke/

(To the tune of the hokey pokey...get it?) Summer days are still here (but are sadly dwindling) and I've decided to emerge from my lazy, non-blogging slumber to share a fun, summery recipe with yo...

03/28/2015

Lavender sugar party favors for tomorrow's bridal shower/ladies' lunch!

06/06/2014

Beans, beans they’re good for your heart… http://wp.me/p4nykF-tp

I give my sassy sis, Dika full credit for this recipe (and for those of you who know her, you’re vigorously nodding your head yes in agreement to my sassy description for her). This is the sister who proudly proclaimed that she wouldn’t and… [ 504 more words. ]

06/02/2014

Take a gander….. http://wp.me/p4nykF-sS

at The Gander. MM and I recently had a really great meal at this restaurant. http://www.thegandernyc.com/ The food and service were outstanding. I cannot stress enough how important it is for the front of house (servers) to know the menu items and our… [ 398 more words. ]

05/29/2014

Lettuce wrap http://wp.me/p4nykF-rU

(Get it?! “let-us-rap”). This recipe is one of MM’s all time favorites, also a favorite of mine to make in the summer with all the fresh, seasonal ingredients (although, I do make it all year round). It’s relatively quick to make… [ 544 more words. ]

05/29/2014

Cel-Ray & Aquavit, I say! http://wp.me/p4nykF-r3

Summer time and cocktails go hand in hand. Healthy or not, they’re the perfect accompaniment to the warm weather, sun, rooftops, beach, pools, BBQs, you name it! So I say, bikinis shmikinis, gimme that cocktail! I’ve come across some really… [ 197 more words. ]

05/15/2014

Krabby patties http://wp.me/p4nykF-qF

As it turns out, my little porous, yellow and absorbent pal, Spongebob, and I have one thing in common: our love for crab cakes (more commonly known in Bikini Bottom as krabby patties). This crab cake recipe that I’m particularly fond of isn’t… [ 476 more words. ]

05/13/2014

Mama’s day brunch http://wp.me/p4nykF-p5

The Culinary Cookie catered a wonderful Mother’s Day brunch at the Wilton Riding Club in Wilton, CT this past weekend. It was an honor and a privilege to cook for this fun group of people – 60 people total, 30 of which where children. The… [ 72 more words. ]

05/11/2014

Put on a lovely Mother's Day brunch for all the mama's at The Wilton Riding Club- happy Mother's Day!
Menu:
Cinnamon French toast casserole, goat cheese & leek quiche, silver dollar pancakes, glazed ham, bagels, chocolate chip mini muffins, mini yogurt parfaits, spring salad, fruit platter with marshmallow almond dip, lemon pound cake and strawberry and peach bellinis.

05/06/2014

Our website is up! Please visit: www.theculinarycookie.com
Anyone looking for catering services, you know who to call!

The Culinary Cookie is the site for Personal Chef Diana Cooke. View more about her service offerings, sample menus and follow her blog.

05/02/2014

Rose water & cardamom & gin, oh my! http://wp.me/p4nykF-oj

While browsing on Pinterest (my favorite!) one day, I came across a really unique cocktail recipe involving cardamom, rose water, grapefruit and gin (what could possibly be bad about that?!). I decided to make it for rooftop cocktails with my dear high… [ 377 more words. ]

05/01/2014

Brooklyn, you taste yummy http://wp.me/p4nykF-ns

Mama Cat and I attended a great event on Tuesday night night called Tasting Brooklyn. This is their 4th annual event and from the turnout, I think it’s safe to say it was a success. The general admission tickets were $57 and worth every penny.… [ 254 more words. ]