A simple, incredibly flaky apple tart recipe made with all butter puff pastry, hints of cinnamon and sweet apricot jam. Only 7 ingredients! Perfect for parties and weekend desserts! I’m one of those people who likes to make homemade pie crust. The process isn’t necessarily difficult, but I do empathize…
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maple roasted harvest vegetables
It’s one of the most delicious ways to enjoy your vegetables. Here, I’m using rainbow carrots- a mix of purple, yellow, light and dark orange- and a full pound of brussels sprouts. Parsnips also join the party, lending their subtle gingery flavor. For the glaze (so good!), the combo includes tangy…
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a non-traditional thanksgiving feast: baked fish in parchment
Tradition and food go hand in hand. Wouldn’t you agree? It’s what many of us look forward to around the holidays. In our family, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without pasta and meat sauce for dinner. On Thanksgiving, there has to be turkey and all the trimmings! Who doesn’t have turkey at Thanksgiving?! You…
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cooking in the barn & scrumptious buttered beets
I taught my first ever cooking demo a few weeks ago. It took place at Golden Earthworm Organic Farm here on Long Island. The farm, which also happens to be my CSA, hosts an annual harvest festival for its members offering local food, music, and a few cooking demonstrations. It’s a beautiful…
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thinking outside of the box
Hi friends! Doing something a little bit different today- I’ve teamed up with Saveur & Whole Foods Market to bring you an article on affordable, healthy meals. Because let’s face it: feeding your family on a budget is not always easy. For the full story and details, including my recipe for these easy Couscous-Stuffed…
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