Ah, ramps. So delicious and yet so fleeting (maybe part of the reason we love them so much?). This springtime wild onion with a strong garlic-like aroma is used by […]

Beef in rags, aka “lomo al trapo”, is a Columbian dish that is a bit, well, unconventional. You take a beef tenderloin, rub it in spices and salt, wrap it […]

My mom gave me a lot of Peeps this year and, not for lack of trying, but I just can’t eat anymore. This did get me wondering though, what else […]

Here is a chocolate chip cookie recipe for you to try. You essentially just have to mix all of your ingredients together and pop your cookies into the oven. These […]

Let’s talk bacon! Candied bacon is bad ass as a bloody Mary garnish or just a great snack to eat. You will love this easy recipe and serve this as […]

This method is one you need to master in baking. It is used for cookies, cakes and so many baked goods. This is an essential method that once mastered you […]

This drink is killer! Not only does it taste amazing, it will get you drunk and it also looks gorgeous. You will be the life of the party when you […]

Cream cheese frosting is one of those things that is so simple to make and has so many uses. It’s wonderful on carrot cake, red velvet cake or even in […]

Making peanut butter cups at home is quite easy and fun to do with kids. They make wonderful gifts and you can use different types of chocolate or even crunchy […]

New York’s macaron mania shows no signs of abating, so with our fellow aficionados in mind, ForknPlate set out to find Manhattan’s best. Here are our top five in order […]

New York’s macaron mania shows no signs of abating, so with our fellow aficionados in mind, ForknPlate set out to find Manhattan’s best. We learned some things along the way […]

This is basically a fancy French dough recipe called a pate a choux. It is so simple and can be used to make cream puffs, eclairs and many other savory […]

A restaurant gift card that works at multiple restaurants? That’s the premise behind Zagat’s new Dining Cards. You can purchase a Zagat Dining Card in various amounts and participating Zagat rated restaurants  in NYC, Chicago, and […]

There are so many ways you can cook brussels sprouts, but roasting is a great and simple technique. All you need is a nice olive oil, some salt and pepper […]

Soggy broccoli is pretty darn gross. It’s no wonder people don’t like the little green trees. If you have them properly steamed, where they have a slight crunch to them, […]

Kale is one of the healthiest vegetables around and when you turn it into chips you will crave this leafy green. With cholesterol lowering, anti-inflammatory benefits you really want to […]

Not that there is anything thing wrong with a simple glass of bubbles, but when you are in the mood to switch it up, Allswell, the rustic Brooklyn eatery, has […]

Rye whiskey is not new, however it does happen to be the new rage. All the more reason to stop by the popular Williamsburg restaurant, Rye, then walk downstairs to […]

The pure fun that you will have at Extra Fancy, in Williamsburg, will only be enhanced by their well named cocktails. Luckily, in New York, we have taxi’s and trains, […]

Are you not ready for a straight up whiskey? Or do you just want to try a whiskey cocktail that is NOT a Manhattan or an Old Fashion? The Gibson, […]

If you translate Sangre Del Toro literally, it means bull’s blood. So don’t take us literally. Instead, take it from Allswell, the Williamsburg go-to for yummy food and drinks, and […]

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere and let’s be honest, you can no longer avoid Williamsburg. If you are already a Brooklynite, put your shoes on and bring your thirst. For you […]

When you think of southern sweet tea, you may imagine a precious southern belle sipping from a glass on her porch. Leave it to Brooklyn to dirty it up. (In […]

If you don’t have time to waste, we recommend going straight for the navy strength gin -114 proof- no joke. Look no further than The Shanty, where they make their […]