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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.
Insanely Delicious Green Bean Toast
Jedd and I call this “Improbable Bread.” As in, there’s absolutely no reason why this should be as insanely good as it is. The ingredients are basic. We’ve tried it
CategoriesAppetizer Chinese Dinner Featured Lunch Salad Side Dishes Vegetarian
Spicy Sesame Asian Cabbage Noodle Salad
Holy, macaroni. It’s been hot in Vermont for the last few days. The cats won’t get off the floor, and just looking at the stove makes me wince. This is
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
Celery and Potato Soup with Crispy Leeks
This soup couldn’t be easier or more delicious. It’s rich and creamy (with no cream), and loaded with herbs. Bonus: The crispy leeks are simple to make too! So, when
15 Minute Dinner: Cheddar Ale Soup
Sometimes you feel like cooking. Sometimes you just need to eat. This recipe gives you the best of both worlds, because it tastes like you’ve been slaving over the stove
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
Sweet and Spicy One-Pan Balsamic Chicken and Broccolini
For years I’ve wanted a good cast iron skillet. For years I keep forgetting to buy myself a good cast iron skillet. The other day I said to Jedd,
Baby Potato, Corn, and Zucchini Chowder
The summer is racing by! But that’s okay – this is when we get to the really good part. Veg, veg, veg, and more veg. We received our first zucchini
Blueberry and Radicchio Mason Jar Salad
We just got off a 5-day road trip to visit family, and we ate so, so, so, much road food while traveling it made me antsy. But this time around
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.
Spicy Asparagus Potato Soup
So, what did you all think of the blizzard of 2017? As my grandfather used to say, “That was a humdinger!” I’m not nearly as enthusiastic about eclectic weather as
CategoriesChicken Condiments/Spices Dinner Featured Mexican
Blueberry and Cranberry Chicken Mole
What’s rarer than a rose in February? How about a pint of gorgeous, plump blueberries that didn’t cost an arm and a leg. It was like a gift.