CategoriesBeverages Featured Holidays/Events Vegetarian
Blueberry Switchel
I feel like I have a “drink opening problem.” Scratch that. I know I have a problem opening containers. I’ve been guzzling iced tea during this hot spell, and my
Category: Holidays/Events
CategoriesBeverages Drinks Featured Holidays/Events
The Perfect Summer Drink: Cherry Basil Gin and Tonics
We received a ton of gorgeous basil in our CSA this week, and I have cherries on hand because – well – I’ve been craving everything cherry recently. Chicken and
Cheddar, Broccoli and Chicken Hand Pies
I’m a big fan of chicken. Specifically, I’m a big fan of making fun things with leftover chicken. I’m also a huge fan of cheese, dill, and broccoli. See where
CategoriesAppetizer Cheese Drinks Featured Holidays/Events Vegetarian
Cherry Tomato Parmesan Crisps
Do you ever have an idea that you think will totally fail, but then you try it and it works and you have a huge grin for half an
Hot and Spicy Roasted Pecans
This time of year, all I want are homemade roasted nuts. (Correction, I’m actually a raging peanut addict all year long. But during the holidays, all I want are roasted
Apple Pie with Cheddar and a Touch of Cayenne
Do you love apples? Do you love sharp cheddar cheese? Do you love a hint of spice? Then you’re going to love this apple pie! It’s savory, it’s slightly sweet,
Apple Popovers with Cinnamon Butter
Last weekend when it was really – actually – hot in Vermont in late October, Jedd and I went apple picking in the islands of Lake Champlain. And we over
CategoriesAppetizer Bread/Baking Breakfast/Brunch Cheese Dinner Featured Holidays/Events Lunch Side Dishes Vegetarian
Green Tomato and Cheddar Galette
This recipe couldn’t be simpler or more flavorful. I was literally sniffing the air while photographing it. Jedd said he drooled a bit when he walked in on me cutting
Roasted Blueberry and Radicchio Salad
I love, love, love, love this salad. It’s so simple. It’s so delicious. You want this on your plate immediately. Roasted sweet blueberries combined with tart radicchio in a bright
CategoriesDinner Featured Holidays/Events Lunch Side Dishes Vegetarian
Sweet and Spicy Whiskey Maple Carrots
Normally when you cook with whiskey, you use good bourbon. However, because Jedd likes whiskey and ginger as his “adult beverage” – we don’t always spring for the good stuff.
Banana Espresso Muffins
Lately I’ve been keeping frozen bananas on hand nonstop. They’re perfect in smoothies, and for baking. Just let them thaw and BAM extra flavor. Also, we cat sat for our
CategoriesDinner Featured Holidays/Events Pork
Sundried Tomato and Herb Stuffed Pork
This couldn’t be easier to make. Scratch that. If someone cuts the meat in half for you, it could be a little easier. But other than that? Easy peasy. Just
CategoriesDrinks Featured Holidays/Events
Maple Whiskey Cocktail
Fall is almost here. I saw a little yellow leaf fall on the grass the other day, but that wasn’t the big indicator of the changing season. The big tipoff
Roasted Asparagus and Tomato Salad with Peppercorn Croutons
I love this salad. It’s simple, it’s elegant, it’s pretty, it’s buttery, and it’s peppery. What’s not to love?
Star Anise and Ginger Poached Pears
These pears will make you fall in love with yourself. They will make you fall in love with ginger, they will make you fall in love with star anise. And
CategoriesAppetizer Bread/Baking Cheese Dinner Featured Holidays/Events Lunch
Phyllo BLT Tart
The thing about phyllo is, well, it takes a little time to prepare. A little TLC, as it were. Which makes it the perfect ingredient in case you’re feeling anti-social.