Today we’re pleased to share this perfect-for-summer dish, one of the many prepared for The Doe Fund’s annual summer BBQ by the Harlem Culinary Arts team. For 20 years, the Harlem Center for Opportunity has provided training, education, and support to help formerly incarcerated and homeless...
Ingredients: 2 zucchini 2 yellow squash 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ onion, thinly sliced ½ cup basil pesto (see below for basil pesto ingredients) Salt and pepper to taste Basil Pesto: Yield 4 cups ½ cup pine nuts 2 large bunches fresh basil leaves, washed and stemmed 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 2 cups olive oil Pinch...
For Leroy, cooking isn’t just a job. It’s a way of life. “When I’m in the kitchen, all my worries go away.” There was a time when Leroy had plenty to worry about. After 15 years in federal prison, he found himself spiraling towards his lowest...
Yield: 2 dozen cupcakes Ingredients: 2 ½ cups flour 1 ½ cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cocoa powder 1 ½ cup oil 1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 2 tablespoons red food coloring 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Frosting: 1 pound cream cheese 4 cups confectioners' sugar 1 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Preheat oven...
Fifteen years ago, James was in a dark place. He had lost everything because of drugs and alcohol: his family, his home, and his job. The path before him was unclear--all he knew was the he couldn’t live like this anymore. Then, James walked through The...
What better way to welcome the start of Rosh Hashanah than with a traditional apple bread with honey glaze? During the Jewish New Year, an apple slice dipped in honey is a way to express your hopes for a sweet and fruitful year. This recipe...
This year’s sweet: New York was an unparalleled night of sweet treats and savory eats. The Doe Fund’s Culinary Arts team was instrumental in the evening, serving up our famous homemade sliders and barbeque sauce as well as a variety of delectable hors d’oeuvres. The...