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Simple Super Bowl Bites!

No need to go out for an expensive evening this Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 6th, 2011 @ 6pm) when you can have affordable alcohol and really good eats at home! The first would have to be my delicious meatball slider.  Now, … Continue reading

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MEhTAPHOR – Jehangir Mehta Does It Again!!

I just don’t know how he does it… Beloved Chef Jehangir Mehta can take a space, any space, and transform it into an extraordinary backdrop to his meticulous cuisine.  Just like Graffiti, one of my other favorite restaurants in Manhattan … Continue reading

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Three Thrifty Thanksgiving Ideas!

It’s that time of year again, time to polish the silver, dust off the big platters, and take out the tureens!  My usual 12 to 16 is coming over to partake in our Thanksgiving Feast.  However, we have had Thanksgiving Holidays where … Continue reading

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Top 8 Video Recipes on H. Luiz Presents…

You’ve requested them and here they are – The Top 8 Video Recipes on H. Luiz Presents… 8.  THE OATMEAL COOKIE (Make these delicious cookies for your family) 7.  FRESH FRUIT PARFAIT (Make them for dessert or a low-calorie breakfast) 6.  … Continue reading

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My LIFE with Food: Growing Pains

In my early teens, I started experimenting with different ways to “improve” on flavors of the foods I had, growing up at home. Check out Part 1 of My Life with Food here http://www.hluizpresents.com/2010/07/09/my-life-with-food-the-beginning/ My father, may he rest in peace (until … Continue reading

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8 Best Food Trucks in NYC

Foodies know that ALL good food does not necessarily come from a restaurant. Some of the best foods can be found on WHEELS. 1.  Big Gay Ice Cream Truck Leave it to me to start with dessert, right? The Big … Continue reading

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Preparing the Perfect Hamburger – On the Air with H. Luiz

In this animated short, I show you how I Prepare the Perfect Hamburger…check it out!

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My LIFE with Food: The Beginning

This will be my 3 part Blog series about my life with food – The Beginning, Growing Pains, and Here & Now! It all started when I was a wee child…I was very particular about food. Not because I had this great … Continue reading

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A Lil’ Q & A with H. Luiz

Hey folks – here’s the video I’ve been promising…it has been a busy month (but in a good way!)    Some questions were asked over and over again, others I would rather have YOUR medical doctors or YOUR psychologists answer, and … Continue reading

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Summer Savings & Easy Entertaining!

SAVINGS: Especially in summer, apples and citrus fruits are less expensive in 5lb. bags as opposed to buying them individually – as much as half the price for the same exact produce.  Limes (10 for $1.99) cost less than lemons (4 … Continue reading

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H. Luiz debunks 8 COOKING MYTHS

1. Alcohol burns off when cooking and baking Not completely…Alcohol has a much lower boiling point than water, which is why people think it dissipates when you cook/bake with it – IT DOESN’T. (This is why I always insisted on … Continue reading

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Can we afford NOT to go Organic?

Did you see “Food, Inc.” the Academy Award Nominee for Best Documentary Feature?  Well, I sure did, in fact my family and I saw it OnDemand on Comcast.  I have to tell you – that film, directed by Robert Kenner, … Continue reading

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Chicken Cutlet Parmesan with Arugala Salad

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I’m entering a DETOX PROGRAM…

After careful consideration, I decided to rid myself of certain toxins.  I have never undergone a process or entered a program that will allow me to cleanse  from unhealthy substances.  My family has decided to unselfishly join me in my journey … Continue reading

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“Not yo’ Nana’s Fishsticks” A picture recipe

I have a healthy but delicious alternative to tasty fried fish-sticks and I wanted to share my recipe via pictures.  My fish sticks are baked – not fried, but they’re still crispy and light.  Also, I use wild salmon for great nutritional … Continue reading

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8 Things to do in NYC for FREE…

Yes, New York City is expensive and yes, there’s hardly anything fun worth doing these days that doesn’t require spending lots of cash. However, did you know that right here in the center of our UNIVERSE, there are fun and … Continue reading

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Graffiti NYC…

is a quiet little place in the East Village that you just have to experience.   We had such a great time last night at Graffiti and believe it or not, I had some shrimp – and loved it!!  Those … Continue reading

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In Crazy News…

Did you hear last week about the woman in Texas who didn’t get enough shrimp in her “shrimp-fried-rice” and was so upset…that she called the police via 911???   Now is this abuse of our NATIONAL emergency system or what??  … Continue reading

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10 Money Saving Tips

1)   Brown bag your lunch (The average lunch in NYC is around $9…that’s $180.00 a month you’ll save right there.) 2)   Drink the company’s free spring water, that’s why it’s there ( Average price of bottled water in NYC is $2, same … Continue reading

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