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The @resy gods finally smiled on me, and we got in

The @resy gods finally smiled on me, and we got into @laserwolf_bk! (Notify FTW!) I wasn’t disappointed.

@gabiwrites Thanks for the eggplant rec—divine.

@therealmolissa Look at the cocktail glasses!

#laserwolf #brooklynrestaurant #nyceats

If you have been waiting for Ranch-flavored ice cr

If you have been waiting for Ranch-flavored ice cream, your time has come! @vanleeuwenicecream and @hidden.valley are launching Ranch Ice Cream. It will be available @walmart starting March 20 and through May 28, along with six other new flavors including the yummy Carrot Cake and Limoncello Cake.

Thanks to @muzam_agha for being my videographer/producer!

#itsranchy #ranchicecream #ranchdressing

🍷 For my latest Drinking with Jenna column I tr

🍷 For my latest Drinking with Jenna column I tried many (many!) zero-proof spirits, cocktails, and wines under the expert guidance of @emily.heintz at @sechey. Look for my faves in the March issue of @real_simple. Spoiler alert: they include @nullwines, @st_agrestis, @amethystnaspirits, @drinkghia, @ritualzeroproof, and @curiouselixirs.

And, if you’re in NYC (or Charleston) check out Sechey. It’s a beautiful retail store where you can taste and buy an astonishing selection of zero ABV and other functional beverages. It was an eye-opener for me, for sure.

#zeroalcohol #mocktails #sobercurious #alcoholfree

A few highlights from a whirlwind weekend in Sonom

A few highlights from a whirlwind weekend in Sonoma with @brooklynwriter. We ate, drank wine (obvs), and saw some redwoods. Totally worth flying across the country for!

🍷 A few highlights:

* Wine tasting @marinelayerwines (where I ran into a friend from DC I hadn’t seen in 10 years @lmaomao3!)
* A fun tapas-style meal @tascatasca
* A nostalgic meal @girlandthefigsonoma. Nostalgic not because I’d been there before, but because it was one of the first cookbooks I got when I was just getting into food, and it was hugely inspiring to me. 💜

#sonomawine #sonoma #winecountry

I have made and eaten many (many!) veggie burgers,

I have made and eaten many (many!) veggie burgers, and I say with absolute confidence that this one developed by @lizzybriskin for the March issue of @real_simple is the.best. You’ve got black beans and sautéed mushrooms (umami!), plus tomato paste and Parm (more umami!), plus just a few other ingredients. And you’ll have these beauties on the table in under a half hour.

Speaking of beauty, how amazing is this photo? Thank you @antonisachilleos @alibramee @cmariekeely @lwrncjmsw!

Link to the recipe in my bio and Story!

#veggieburger #mushrooms #vegetarianrecipes #easydinnerideas

It’s not often that I have a feast for lunch on

It’s not often that I have a feast for lunch on a Tuesday. But I’m into it!

Here’s what we had @wanwan.nyc:

- Thai Iced Tea with Demerara Sugar and Oat Milk
- Tao Hu Tod - tofu in peanut sauce
- Wagyu beef and noodles in broth
- Yum Hoi - tempura scallops
- Pad Kee Mao Tao Hu - wide rice noodles with tofu
- Key lime pie

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- Ped Krob Salad - roast duck salad
- Kang Tai Gai Krob Rad Khao - southern Thai curry with crispy chicken and rice

Thanks for the delicious lunch today @wanwan.nyc, and thanks for sharing it with me @katiesmorford!

#nyceats #nycrestaurants #nolita #restaurants

🍷 My new column Drinking With Jenna launched in

🍷 My new column Drinking With Jenna launched in the Jan/Feb issue of @real_simple! Every month I’m talking to wine and cocktail pros about how we can drink better, smarter, and more deliciously. For the first installment I got tips from @kateleahycooks @sommspirations and @zacharysussman about what to do if you find yourself in a grocery story or big box liquor store surrounded by bottles with no clue what to choose. Read the full story at the link in my bio or in the Jan/Feb mag.

In upcoming months I’ll be drinking non-alcoholic spirits with @sechey and learning about how to order wine at restaurants with @tamyrofe, so stay tuned!

Thanks to my local wine shop @bignosefullbody for letting me shoot these clips there today and for steering me in the right wine direction over the years. I never have to guess what wine to buy because there is always someone friendly and smart to help me navigate the shelves. Cheers!

#winewednesday #winelove #winelovers

People said we didn’t need another pizza place i

People said we didn’t need another pizza place in Park Slope. I agreed. But…

@emmysquaredpizza

#pizzalover #pizza #pizzaforever

Chile-Lime Salmon Rice Bowls! My husband jokes tha

Chile-Lime Salmon Rice Bowls! My husband jokes that if I make something he likes he’ll have to wait at least a year to see it again…if he’s lucky. (Haha) He’s not totally wrong. I love experimenting with new flavors and trying new recipes. But life has been busy lately which makes me more apt to lean on tried and true favorites, like the Chile-Lime Salmon recipe from my cookbook Bare Minimum Dinners. To mix it up a bit, and satisfy my craving for novelty, I turned it into a bowl. Here’s the recipe:

1/2 cup olive oil
2 limes
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1.5 lbs salmon fillet
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup pitted olives (such as Castelvetrano)
Cooked rice, cilantro, and avocado for serving
Flaky sea salt to taste

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Pour the olive oil into a small bowl. Zest the limes into the oil, then whisk in the crushed red pepper and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Thinly slice the zested limes.
3. Spread out the lime slices in a 13 × 9-inch baking dish. Top with the salmon fillet. Sprinkle the salmon with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Nestle the tomatoes and olives around the fish, and pour the olive oil mixture over it all.
4. Bake until the salmon is cooked to the level of doneness you prefer, 20 to 25 minutes for medium. Break into pieces and serve over rice with avocado and cilantro. Spoon some of the cooking oil over the fish and rice. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over everything and serve.

Cooking Tip: If you prefer to use individual salmon filets, reduce the oven temperature to 300°F.

For lots more quick and easy dinner recipes check out my cookbook Bare Minimum Dinners, link in bio!

#salmonbowl #salmonricebowl #easydinners #quickandeasy #healthyrecipe

Last night Camil (my teen) convinced me that we sh

Last night Camil (my teen) convinced me that we should get out of the apartment early today and go to @winsonbakery in Williamsburg for breakfast. I was reluctant at first but convinced when they said “egg and cheese on a scallion pancake.”

Of course when I woke Camil up at 9 AM this morning they didn’t think it was such a great idea anymore. But I (gently) guilted them into it. We went and both loved it.

Camil had an egg and cheese on scallion pancakes. I had bacon, egg, and cheese. We shared a custard toast and mochi donut which is 100% the best donut I’ve ever eaten. I’m not REALLY a donut person, but I think I might be a mochi donut person.

Anyway, the moral of this story is to listen when your teenager suggests a place to eat! And that sometimes a small guilt trip reaps big rewards. In this case, Camil agrees.

#nyceats #brooklynfood #brooklynfoodie