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Dr Oz and Chef James Distefano

This chocolate-avocado mousse is gluten-free and full of healthy fats...click photo below for recipe


STARCHEFS
Interview with Pastry Chef James Distefano

Market Apple: Dried Fruit and Grain Bread Pudding, and Buttermilk Lemon Ice Cream

Market Apple: Dried Fruit and Grain Bread Pudding, and Buttermilk Lemon Ice Cream

“Growing up in an Italian house with both of my grandmothers, I was around food my whole life. I was the youngest of six and food was a huge part of holidays and celebrations...”


THE CHEF'S CONNECTION
James tells us about his tribute tattoo and why it means so much to him. 

“It’s a tribute tattoo to my parents, who both passed away, their parents and a brother, who passed away...”


James Distefano and Tanya Steel team up to create Heirloom Citrus Parfait, on Chef's Table, ABC News

James Distefano and Tanya Steel team up to create Heirloom Citrus Parfait, on Chef's Table, ABC News


FINANCE FOODIE

Over a trio of fresh fruit sorbet and Saffron Pineapple, Chef Distefano and I chatted about pastry, baking, and how to make dessert delicious but nutritious! 

Trio of fresh fruit sorbet and Saffron Pineapple

Beat the heat this summer with a recipe from ICE and People magazine: watch pastry chef James Distefano show you how to make ice cream at home—without an ice cream maker. 


Superb Seasonal Sorbets from James Distefano at Rouge Tomate

DESSERT BUZZ
A few weeks ago I met with pastry chef James Distefano of the one-Michelin-starred Rouge Tomate.  The chef took me through one of his desserts...

Mike Colameco looks on as Chef James Distefano  demonstrates how to create Chocolate Icebox Cake with Coconut Yogurt and Banana Gelato. 


Blood Orange and Earl Grey Creme Caramel, Chocolate Butter Cookies, Frozen Chocolate Milk, Candied Otange

Pastry chef James Distefano worked with culinary nutritionist Natalia Rusin to create a menu that uses local purveyors and the best ingredients to provide clean, tasty and authentically nutritious meals to its customers. 

FORK IN THE ROAD
Rouge Tomate pastry Chef James Distefano uses date sugar and quinoa flour for his desserts...


These days, chefs are treated like celebrities who also have superhuman powers. So who are these Croc-wearing food wizards? Heeseung Kim sits with chefs James Distefano and Jeremy Bearman to talk best spots to eat in NY, lamest food trend...and their favorite pieces of produce!


NEW FLOUR POWER

Chef James explains how "For the modern pastry chef, it’s not just about white flour anymore."

Gluten-Free Peach Pie with Streusel Topping

Gluten-Free Peach Pie with Streusel Topping