Category Archives: Recipe

Super Bowl Sunday!

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Let me just put it out there, I love football. It’s one of my favorite sports to watch and it kicks off my favorite time of year. Even better than the football game are the football snacks and there is … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Sides: Sautéed Parsnips with Dates

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

This recipe was part of the Christmas dinner that I made this past holiday season and it was such a huge hit that it’s starting to become one of my favorite easy side dishes. This is super simple to do … Continue reading →

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Pasta Bolognese

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

One of my favorite restaurants in Salem, MA is 62 on Wharf. They have a great wine list and a great atmosphere… it’s the perfect place for a date night or a quiet dinner with a couple of good friends. … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

It’s the start of the New Year and everyone has made their New Year’s resolutions. Like many, I am making the standard “lose weight” resolution… however I am completely convinced that cookies have no calories! These Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies … Continue reading →

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Potage Crécy

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

One of my favorite soups is Potage Crécy. This French wonder is a simple soup that I had never even heard of until I had it for lunch one day at What a Crock! in Portsmouth, NH. I had the … Continue reading →

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Salted Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

This is my new go-to recipe for a dessert that needs to impress. It’s thick, crunchy crust prevents it from being as rich and heavy as some cheesecakes can be, and the salted caramel gives it a great salty sweetness. … Continue reading →

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The Best Thing I Ever Ate: Pasta

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

A couple of years ago in the North End of Boston, I found my food love. At Ristorante Saraceno, I had my first real spaghetti alla carbonara and it was amazing. Sure, I had carbonara before, but carbonara at an … Continue reading →

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The Best Peanut Butter Cookies Ever

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

So those of you that know me well know that I don’t bake; it’s just not in my wheelhouse. I can do cheesecake and pies and that’s pretty much where my baking talents end… which of course means that I … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Sides: Beet Salad with Meyer Lemon Gremolata

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

I know, I know… not everyone likes beets. However, not only do I really enjoy beets but they are beautiful. I love that they can be served in so many different ways, and they are great warm or cold. This … Continue reading →

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Mardi Gras for Your Mouth: Jambalaya

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

So a couple of weeks ago, my husband and I took a semi-impromptu trip to New Orleans. We stayed in the French Quarter and spent five great days walking around, drinking and eating. Some of the highlights were a newer … Continue reading →

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