Kevin Kozikowski

Looking for a healthy alternative to spaghetti dinner? With this zoodle dish, you won't miss the carbs for a minute. Packed with fresh flavors and healthy ingredients this dinner idea is a win-win. Get the recipe below! #thekozykitchen⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes and Charred Corn:Preheat your oven to 400 F. Spiralize approximately 4 zucchini or summer squash (I used a mixture of both) and lay out on a dish towel. Pat dry with another dish towel and allow to continue to dry out. Drizzle about 2 Tbsp of EVOO in a cast iron pan and add about 1 cup of whole cherry tomatoes, 4 cloves of roughly chopped garlic, 1/4 of a finely diced white onion, 1/2 tsp herbs de Provence and salt and pepper. Mix well and roast in the oven for about 20 minutes until tomatoes are lightly charred. At the same time, butter an ear of corn and lightly season with salt and pepper, wrap in tinfoil and roast in the oven as well. About 10 minutes in, open up the tinfoil to allow the corn to lightly char. When the tomatoes are ready, quickly remove your skillet from the oven, pour in a 1/3 cup white wine and pile your zoodles on top of the pan- do not mix. Return to the oven, remove the corn, and replace the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes. Slice the corn off the cob and after 5 minutes, remove the skillet. Add the corn, squeeze the juice from 1/2 a lemon, and toss to coat the zoodles in the sauce. Season with additional salt and pepper and top with some fresh herbs if you have them. Enjoy while it’s hot!⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ @messermeister #zoodles #vegetarian #vegan #recipes #healthyfood #recipe #ww #wwfreestyle #dinner #foodtographyschool @foodtographyschool#foodphotograhy #foodblogger #sidechef @sidechef #f52grams #yum #forkyeah #onthetable #fresh #thekitchn #vscofood #forkfeed #buzzfeedfood #eeeeeats #homecooking #cookingathome

You can't beat the farmer's market this time of year. Late summer, early fall... it's the best of both worlds: a bountiful rainbow of flowers, fruits and vegetables. I can't wait to scour the stalls of @morningsideparkfarmersmarket tomorrow morning to see what gems I can find. One thing's for sure though... I wont be leaving without some new pickles (if you know @pickle_licious, you know what I'm talking about)! What are some of your favorite farmer's market finds these days?⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #food52 #thefeedfeed #foodstarz #gastronogram #theartofplating #gourmetartistry #eatthis #foodislove #bon_app #cook_good #eastcoastfoodies #beautifulfood #lovetoeat #foooodieee #vsco_food #30minutemeals #easyrecipes #quickcooking #greenfood #freshfoods #foodphotograhy #foodstyleguide #vegetarianfood #farmers #farmersmarket

**Giveaway closed** And the winner is @twoheapingteaspoons 🎉 thanks to all for entering! __________________________________________________ I’m so excited to share today’s post with you because I’ve partnered up with @culinaryjochef for an exciting giveaway! Ever wonder how to get a nice caramelized top on Creme brûlée, or sear your steak to perfection? The @culinaryjochef kitchen torch is your answer (swipe 👉🏻 to check it out)! I absolutely love mine and it’s really easy to use. Jo Chef is the only brand that offers both the Kitchen Torch and Butane Fuel as a bundle, so you won’t have to spend time finding a refill that fits. This torch is 🔥and can heat up to 2,370 deg F. Plus, the kit comes with a free recipe eBook. Enter to win your own! To enter: ✨ Like and save this post ✨Follow @culinaryjochef and @thekozy_kitchen ✨ Tag a friend who would love a kitchen torch ✨ Multiple tags = multiple entries ✨ For an extra entry share this post your stories (make sure to tag me @thekozy_kitchen!) 🌟Giveaway ends at midnight on Sunday 9/12 🌟Giveaway open to US residents only and the winner will be chosen on Monday 9/13 #giveawaytime #giftaway #kitchengiveaway #cremebrulee #searedtoperfection #kitchentorch #kitchengadgets #chefstools #letsgetcooking #foodblogger #foodphotographer #lemoncremebrulee #homecooking #whatscooking #dessert🍰 #blackberries

Summer or Fall, I think a refreshing glass of iced tea is a great treat to enjoy all year round. Iced tea is one of those things that has a special place in my heart because it always brings up warm memories of my grandma. She always had a fresh brewed batch of iced tea waiting in her fridge any time my dad and I would stop by to visit. She was famous for it-- definitely the best you'll ever have! So today, I'm sharing Grammy Gen's Iced Tea recipe with you all ☺ Get the recipe below #TheKozyKitchen⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ Grammy Gen's Iced Tea:⁣ Place 5 tea bags in a half gallon pitcher and fill it up half way with boiling water. Let it steep 5-10 minutes, then remove the tea bags. Add 1/2 cup of sugar and stir to mix. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of lemon juice, then 1 tray of ice cubes and mix. Add 6-8 sprigs of mint and place in fridge to cool thoroughly. Enjoy!⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #lemon #mint #homecooking #recipe #cookingathome #imbibegram #limon #mixologist #imbibe #homechef #foodphotographer #foodbloggers #recipedevelopment #productphotographer #freelancephotographer #cookmagazine #icedtea #icedtealemonade #spearmint #latesummer #refreshingbeverage #teatimeallthetime #messermeister @messermeister

Hi Friends, remember me? I sort of accidentally took a break this summer to relax and enjoy time with family and friends. Like me, I hope you got to chill out, eat lots of seafood and enjoy the summer sun. I must say, it's been really nice to step away, but I also can't wait to get back into gear cooking and photographing recipes. Now that the summer is unofficially over, I am back in the kitchen and have lots of new posts ready to share with all of you. Stay tuned! #thekozykitchen⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ ⁣ #truecooks #theartofplating #cookniche #kitchenlife #wildchefs #gastronogram #lefooding #eatthis #eastcoastfoodies #foooodieee #gourmetartistry #saladlover #cobbsalad #softboiledegg #cheatdayeats #eatingnewyork #nycfoodie #byebyesummer @messermeister #messermeister #foodbliss #grilledchickensalad #putaneggonit

Hollandaise sauce made right at home? You better believe it! It’s easier than you might think… all you need is a blender and a few simple ingredients and you can have a gourmet breakfast without even changing out of your pjs! I love making breakfast with my @blendtec because- it’s not just smoothies, there are really so many options and fun ways to create something outside the box! Get the recipe below 👇🏻 #thekozykitchen #BlendtecPartner #BlendtecBreakfast . . . . . . . Easy Bender Hollandaise: Separate and reserve 2 egg yolks and add to a blender. Add 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice and a pinch of cayenne pepper (or a few drops of Frank’s Red Hot), and blend in medium speed for about 20-30 seconds. Melt 1 stick of butter, then return the blender to medium speed and slowly drizzle in the butter until all has been added. Taste and adjust flavor with salt and pepper. . . . . . #food52 #thefeedfeed #foodstarz #gastronogram #theartofplating #gourmetartistry #eatthis #foodislove #bon_app #cook_good #eastcoastfoodies #beautifulfood #lovetoeat #foooodieee #vsco_food #30minutemeals #easyrecipes #quickcooking #greenfood #freshfoods #foodphotograhy #foodstyleguide #eggsforbreakfast #blender #smokedsalmon #pickledonions #hollandaise

I've been seeing a lot of zucchini blossoms in my feed lately so I'm getting excited thinking about them coming back into season! I made these last year using @bonappetitmag recipe (below) and they were soo good. Served with lemon parmesan peppercorn sauce (made healthy-ish with greek yogurt... wish I wrote down the recipe 😑). Can't wait to see them @morningsideparkfarmersmarket again! What spring/summer vegetables are you most looking forward to?⁣ ⁣ https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/fried-zucchini-blossoms⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #food52 #thefeedfeed #foodstarz #gastronogram #theartofplating #gourmetartistry #eatthis #foodislove #bon_app #cook_good #eastcoastfoodies #beautifulfood #lovetoeat #foooodieee #vsco_food #30minutemeals #easyrecipes #quickcooking #greenfood #freshfoods #foodphotograhy #foodstyleguide #zuchinni #zucchiniblossoms #bonappetitmag #bonappetitrecipes #freelancephotographer #freelancephotography

Interested in a little homemade pasta action? Unfortunately I don’t own a pasta roller, so I made a really simple pappardelle that I was able to make with just a rolling pin and a little arm strength. It really turned out so wonderful— I cooked half and dried the rest for future use. The recipe is easy— just 2 cups of flour, 3 eggs (beaten) a healthy drizzle of EVOO and some salt. Knead it all together, wrap it up and let it chill in the fridge, then roll it out nice and thin. Slice into ribbons, then you can let it sit out overnight to air dry or cook it right away! #TheKozyKitchen⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ @lecreuset @thefeedfeed #feedfeed #homemade #cooking #recipes #pasta #foodphotograhy #foodblogger #recipe #dinner #f52grams #yum #forkyeah #onthetable #fresh #thekitchn #vscofood #forkfeed #buzzfeedfood #eeeeeats #easyrecipes #homecooking #cookingathome #cookingclass #cookingtips #freshpasta #papardelle #homecookedmeal #foodtographyschool @foodtographyschool

I usually don't eat breakfast, but I love starting Sunday's off with a good meal. This vegetable frittata is healthy and delicious, but better yet, you'll have plenty of leftovers to provide breakfast during the week. You can use whatever vegetables you have on hand, but I used fresh kale, cherry tomatoes, onion and zucchini. Just sauté the veggies in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat with a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper. Whisk together 6 eggs, 1/2 cup @fage greek yogurt, then mix in ~1/4 cup fat free feta cheese. Add egg mixture to the skillet and cook until bottom is set. Then, transfer pan to the oven and broil until top is set and lightly golden. Enjoy! #TheKozyKitchen⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #food52 #thefeedfeed #foodstarz #gastronogram #theartofplating #gourmetartistry #eatthis #foodislove #bon_app #cook_good #eastcoastfoodies #beautifulfood #lovetoeat #foooodieee #vsco_food #30minutemeals #easyrecipes #quickcooking #greenfood #freshfoods #foodphotograhy #foodstyleguide #eggsforbreakfast #veggiefrittata #vegatarianfood #vegatarian #frittata #recipeoftheday @messermeister

A few weeks ago we took a spur of the moment weekend trip to Cape May and had the best time. One of my favorite parts was a farm to table dinner at the beautiful @beachplumfarm. It’d been so long since we’d been out to a nice dinner and it reminded me how much I love a pre fixe, especially when the menu is curated with locally grown ingredients. It’s stuff like this that have always inspired my love for food- when dinner is more than a meal, but becomes a cherished memory. Happy weekend friends! . . . . . . . #capemay #capemaynj #beachplumfarm #farmtotable #farmtotabledinner #eatlocalgrown #eatseasonal #prefix #organic #locallygrown #food52 #thefeedfeed #farmfresh #greenhouse #greenhouselife #foodphotography #freelancephotography

Who's ready for the weekend!? I sure am and I can't think of a better way to start it off than a fun cocktail, like these citrus Gin Greyhounds! Get the recipe below 👇 Cheers Friends! #thekozykitchen⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ Gin Greyhound Cocktail:⁣ Mix together 4 parts grapefruit juice, 2 parts gin, 1/2 part honey and juice from 1/2 a lime with ice. Serve over ice and garnish with a lime wedge or a salted glass. Enjoy!⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ @foodtographyschool #foodtographyschool #cocktails #grapefruit #tuesdayboozeday #gin #greyhounds @thefeedfeed #feedfeed #homemade #foodphotograhy #foodblogger #f52grams #yum #forkyeah #onthetable #fresh #thekitchn #vscofood #forkfeed #buzzfeedfood #eeeeeats #easyrecipes #homecooking #cocktailtime #grapefruitjuice #homecook #bhgfood #tastemade #ginandtonic #todayfood

Linguini with Mussels in a Garlic White Wine Sauce. 🙌🙌 I've always been a huge fan of linguini and clams, but this is definitely a dish I'll have to make more often. Seafood often has a reputation for being pricey and difficult to cook, but with mussels that couldn't be further from the truth. Even here in NYC I can get a bag of mussels for about $6 at the fish counter at my local grocery store. After giving them a good wash, they cook up in less than ten minutes. Just sauté garlic in some butter, add a healthy pour of white wine, a squeeze of fresh lemon and the mussels, then cover and cook until the shells open. Seasons with salt pepper and a pinch of red pepper flakes, then toss in your pasta and fresh herbs. Sooo good! Make sure to click save so you can give it a try and let me know what you think! #thekozykitchen⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #seafood #mussels #seafoodlover #shellfish #mariscos #food52 #thefeedfeed #foodstarz #gastronogram #theartofplating #gourmetartistry #eatthis #foodislove #bon_app #cook_good #eastcoastfoodies #beautifulfood #lovetoeat #foooodieee #vsco_food #seafoodlover #30minutemeals #easyrecipes #quickcooking #greenfood #freshfoods #foodphotograhy #foodstyleguide @messermeister @staub_usa #madeinstaub

White bean dip in the making with @caoliveranch 🙌 You guys know I love their extra virgin olive oil! 😍 #myCORkitchen⁣ ⁣ This photo makes me nostalgic because it was the first client work I'd ever done and it was great to work with a brand that I really loved and felt passionate about. I can't believe it's only been a year, but since then I've been so grateful to work with a number of other awesome brands too. I'm feeling hopeful for what the rest of this year has in store! (P.S. DM me if you're in need of recipe development, product or restaurant photography 😉)⁣ ⁣ I'd be remiss not to mention how much @foodtographyschool helped me on this journey. I've always been passionate about cooking, but Sarah's class helped transform and elevate my photography skills in ways I never would have learned on my own 💯 Would recommend if anyone is on the fence about it!⁣ ⁣ #food52 #thefeedfeed #foodstarz #gastronogram #theartofplating #gourmetartistry #eatthis #foodislove #bon_app #cook_good #eastcoastfoodies #beautifulfood #lovetoeat #foooodieee #vsco_food #30minutemeals #easyrecipes #quickcooking #greenfood #freshfoods #foodphotograhy #foodstyleguide #product_photography #freelanceartist #freelancephotographer #freelancephotography #TheKozyKitchen

A gray and rainy Monday calls for a steaming bowl of comfort. I love making soups because they always feel so cozy but they're also a great way to use up some odds and ends from the fridge. These days we've been really trying to ball on a budget since we are laser-focused on paying off our student loans (and there's a lot of them!!). Some days it's definitely tough to turn down take-out and hold off on a good grocery store haul, but in the end we hope it will all be worth it. When trying to squeeze the most out of our budget, I love to dig to the bottom of the freezer and back corners of the cabinet to see what I can find. Usually there's a bag of frozen veggies or a weird pasta shape that's been overlooked, but always works just perfect for a yummy soup. What are some of your favorite tips for a cheap meal at home (asking for a friend 😂)? #TheKozyKitchen⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #comfortfood #cookmagazine #vscocook #instafeast #cookmagazine #commontable #bon_app #soupseason #cheapeats #ballonabudget #norecipe #dinnerideas #easydinner #madeinstaub @staub_usa #williamsonoma #f52grams #foodblogger #foodphotographer #foodstylist #recipedevelopment #freelancephotographer #freelancephotography #studentbudget #foodtographyschool @foodtographyschool

As you may have noticed, I'm not a big baker, but I love that this focaccia bread is so fun and really simple to make! What's great about focaccia is that its the perfect bread for fun toppings, like garlic and herbs or tomatoes and onions, etc. I'm big on flavor, so I'm all about the toppings! I kept it simple here, but feel free to tweak it to your liking and use whatever ingredients you have handy! Check out my recipe below! #thekozykitchen 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘐𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴: 3 1/4 cups flour 1 packet of instant yeast 1 Tbsp honey 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp garlic powder 2 sprigs thyme or rosemary 6 Tbsp California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil Flaky sea salt 𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘥: In a stand mixer, combine flour and 1 1/4 cups of water. Beat with the dough hook until well combined. On the side, combine yeast, honey and 1/4 cups of water in a small mixing bowl. Mix and let stand for about five minutes until the surface of the liquid bubbles. Add yeast mixture, kosher salt, and garlic powder to the mixer and beat until well combined. Coat the inside of a large mixing bowl with 2 Tbsp of olive oil and add the dough. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and allow to rise for about two hours. Coat a 9” x 13” sheet pan with 2 Tbsp of olive oil and pour the dough into the pan. Grease your hands and gently stretch the dough evenly to the edges of the pan. Cover the pan with a greased sheet of tinfoil or plastic wrap, and allow the dough to rise for an hour. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees. With greased fingers, press into the dough to create deep dimples all over the surface. Drizzle remaining 2 Tbsp of olive oil and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and fresh thyme or rosemary. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until crust is deeply golden. Remove from the oven, let cool and remove bread from pan for serving. Season with additional flaky salt as needed and serve on its own or with garlic dipping oil.