If chocolate is on your menu for Valentine’s Day, then the recipe for Chocolate Almond Brownies is a winner. This not-too-sweet, rich and dense treat is delicious as a bar by itself, and elegant when
Even though our favorite team did not make it to the Super Bowl, we’ll still all be gathering around the television to watch the big game. In the past 50 years, the Super Bowl has
I love doughnuts. They are my culinary downfall. Not available in pink and orange boxes, my doughnuts are warm and sugary on the outside with an interior texture that literally melts away in your mouth.
The leeks in my root cellar are holding up remarkably, considering the fluctuations of outside temperatures this winter. As a root storage vegetable, leeks like it quite cold, 32 degrees F., up to 40 degrees
This recipe yields a moderately spicy batch. For less heat, omit the jalapeno peppers. To add more heat and flavor, use cumin and ancho chili powder. YIELD: 300 servings or more
Of all the root cellar vegetables, cabbage has a long and varied history. It was an important food during the Dark Ages, and by the Middle Ages, abundant in both peasant and wealthy cuisines. For
A tasty jar of Wild Blueberry Fruit Sauce in your refrigerator is a dessert waiting to happen!
We Mainers love our pickles. This tasty slaw is sweet and tangy.
The glossy photo of a plate of herbed chickpeas topped with a crispy, golden-yolk fried egg in the January issue of Bon Appetit magazine caught my eye. My winter cooking always needs a jolt of
Every December, just for fun, I enjoy surfing the web, perusing food magazines and reading industry publications for the trends that food pundits predict that we consumers will be eating in the New Year. Living
In my book, the turnip is an underappreciated and underutilized vegetable. I’m always on the scout for tasty recipes that encourage folks to try the nutritious and delicious turnip. This hardy root grows in a
I made this tasty dish as we were finishing up packaging the last of this season scallops for the freezer. The skies were grey and cold, and it was spitting snow. But inside, as I
Now that the Maine scallop season is here, we’re enjoying our fill of these luscious bi-valves. Fresh scallops will keep for several days in the refrigerator, and they freeze extremely well. We like to package
My daughter Emily called me seeking recipes for easy entertaining. Her partner Kent makes handcrafted beers and “when friends stop by the apartment for a sample of our latest brew, I’d like to serve something
For special holiday entertaining, my family really enjoys Chocolate Pear Tart. This classic tart is an elegant and delicious dessert. Not too sweet, with layers of rich flavor, Chocolate Pear Tart also makes a good
Now that the festivities from the big turkey day are over, all that is left is to finish the dishes and enjoy the “encores”. What family doesn’t love hot turkey sandwiches with mashed potato smothered
We are fortunate to celebrate Thanksgiving more than once each year with assorted gatherings of the clan. My Aunt Faith, the ultimate planner, hosts a multitude of Craig and Wixson descendants at her snug 1960’s
There are certain classic flavors that appeal to the sweet tooth in all of us, and my weakness is butterscotch. The term “butterscotch” refers to a candy or type of confectionery made from brown sugar
Winter is the perfect time to experiment with different cooking ingredients, and this season bulgur is my new star. A staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines, bulgur, also known as ala and Dalia (and
As the shorter days of autumn settle in, this is the time when many of us return home in the dark. Windswept leaves line the road; the stars twinkle brightly, and frost crunches beneath our
Like many Maine folks, we are enjoying a bumper crop of apples this year. My husband has harvested 40 bushels from the Barbour Farm orchard for cider, and last week, I picked over 50 pounds
The lunch box dilemma is a common challenge for many families. Mornings are rushed with finishing homework, chores, assembling books and gear for soccer and swim practice, walking the dog, and personal care. Finding time
Pack this soup in a heated thermos for a delicious lunch on the go.
Pack this soup in a heated thermos for a delicious lunch on the go.
