Mexican Cream Cheese, A Love Story
Can this Mexican cream cheese change your life? Maybe not. But it definitely changed mine. Back when I was but a wee lass of 24, I had total confidence in
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CategoriesDinner Featured Pasta Vegetarian
Quick, Easy, and Nearly Hand’s Off Creamy Pasta Sauce
At this point in time, we all know the droning intoned voice saying, “at this point in time” regarding the pandemic. So, “at this point in time,” sometimes I’ll order
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Parmesan Herbed Frico Potatoes
The joy of frico is simple. It’s crispy. It lets you be a little whimsical on a sheet pan. Its freaking addictive. And it’s out-of-this-world delicious. The theory is simple:
CategoriesBreakfast/Brunch Cheese Dinner Farmers Market/CSA Featured Holidays/Events Mexican Salad Side Dishes Vegetables Vegetarian
Spicy Mexican Corn Salad
So, earlier this summer we went through a ridiculous hot spell. And being Vermonters, we’re not built for heat. Luckily we had air conditioning in one room, and Jedd set
Mom’s Nectarine Blueberry Pie
Last year (as we all know) wasn’t exactly the most pleasant we’ve ever collectively had. On top of all the unpleasantness, our family was pretty leveled when my father passed
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Cherry Salad with Savory Coconut Granola Croutons and Pickled Rhubarb
Cherry salad with savory granola croutons and pickled rhubarb makes the perfect summer meal! …
Basil and Almond Pesto Pasta Salad
When you turn basil, almonds, parmesan, and olive oil into pesto, and then toss it with pasta, tomatoes, cucumber and both diced and grated parmesan, you have the perfect summer salad. …
Refreshing Frozen Tomato Gazpacho: A Recipe for Instant Gratification
Folks, we’re in July. Which means we’re heading into the thick of hot and humid weather – even in northern Vermont. But honestly, I thought we might have been in
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Purple Za’atar Brussels Sprouts
My mother subscribes to one of those imperfect produce delivery companies that give you perfectly wonderful food, that’s just a little not camera ready. The beets are great, but the
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Wild Cherry Chocolate Bars with Sea Salt (Pantry and Freezer Cooking)
While we’re all making do with what we have on hand before throwing on our gloves and masks and heading out to replenish our supplies, I’m doing the deep dive
Red Hot Sauce: The Gift That Keeps Giving
(Fun fact: When you write about for food for a living and also have your own website, some things fall through the cracks. Like this post from a couple of
CategoriesAppetizer Dinner Featured Lunch Mexican Side Dishes Vegetarian
One Woman’s Attempt to Love Beans: Instant Pot Black Beans
I really want to like black beans. I want to like any beans. They’re cheap, utilitarian, full of protein and nutrients – and let’s face it – they’re pretty gorgeous.
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Blueberry Basil Whiskey Buck
Back when blueberry season was in full swing, I was making these delicious variations on a whiskey buck almost every evening and loving it. They’re herby, a little tart, and
Beet Green Stem Gratin
I threw my back out a couple of weeks ago. I haven’t been incapacitated, but man-oh-man, I’ve been walking like a guilty convict in ankle shackles. *shuffle, shuffle, shuffle* So,
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Orange Ancho Melon Salad with Maple Candied Pecans
A friend of ours went on a spur-of-the-moment trip to Maine and asked if we could check in on her little cats while she was gone. We said we’d be
Orange Blossom Rhubarb Sauce
Every year when we get rhubarb from the farmers market, I try to put a savory spin on it. But this year, I decided to go a more traditional route,