Pam Anderson's Blog, page 66

Serial Bruncher

I have a confession to make. Andy and I went out for brunch this weekend…twice! How utterly indulgentof us! I'm sort of ashamed, but with all the amazing choices in New York City, I can hardly help myself. I'm simply in love with brunch. But it's not just us. All the restaurants we passed had...

[New Video] What to do with all those Easter Eggs?

Egg Salad is the perfect dish to make with leftover Easter eggs. If you don't have leftover eggs, Mom tells you how to make the perfect boiled egg that doesn't have that dark ring around the yolk. In today's USA Weekend video we offer a recipe for classic egg salad, and another one that's just...

Egg Salads

Egg Salad with Classic Flavorings Serves 4 6 large boiled eggs, peeled 1/4 cup minced red onion 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup finely diced celery 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish (preferably refrigerated variety) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard Salt and ground black pepper Mix all ingredients, including salt and...

Black and White Bean Caviar

Makes 1 quart, serving 8 to 12 1 can each (15- to 16-ounces each) black beans drained and rinsed, white beans, drained 1 can (14.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes, drained 1 cup (5-ounce jar) pimento-stuffed green olives, drained and roughly chopped 2 medium jalapenos, stemmed, seeded, and minced 1 small yellow onion, cut into small dice...

Picnic for the Planet

Before I moved to New York City, I thought Central Park was just another 'must see' tourist spot. But when I moved here last year, my perspective quickly changed. I understood the necessity of this park—the true meaning it held for the people who live here. I am eternally grateful to the people who had...

A Cook's Best Friend

I've never been big on technology. I was the last of my friends to get a cell phone or an iPod. (And even now, much to everyone's chagrin, I am likely to be caught without them.) I came late to the whole "texting" thing and was the last kid in my college dorm to join...

Quick Clam Chowder

(Photo by Jason Clee) Makes about 2 quarts 3 to 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large Spanish onion, diced medium, (about 2 cups) 1/4 cup flour 4 cans (6.5 ounces) minced clams, clams and juice separated 2 bottles (8 ounces each) clam juice (preferably Doxsee brand) 3 medium boiling potatoes 1 large...

NYC Dessert Crawl

A few weeks ago, my friend Amanda (from KevinandAmanda) wrote me an e-mail to let me know she was going to be in New York City for a blogging event (and meeting Bobby Flay!). She said she had some free time on the Sunday and would love to meet up for brunch and a little...

Pam Makes Perfectly Simple Lemon Bars

To me the best lemon bar must consist of a tender, buttery crust and a soft, intensely lemony filling. One other thing…it must be simple to make. In this week's USA Weekend video, we demonstrate our perfect recipe for these irresistible sweet treats. With Easter, Mother's Day, picnics and parties coming up, keep this recipe...

Perfectly Simple Lemon Bars

Makes 16 small bars 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, melted but not hot 2 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons juice and 2 teaspoon finely grated zest from 1 to 2 lemons Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position...