In the panoply of better-known Italian-American holiday traditions—if any of them are truly known beyond the nearly 16 million of us in the United States whose family roots go back to Italy—the Feast of the Seven Fishes looms largest. Based on a Sicilian tradition called la vigilia, this Christmas Eve meal is a multiÂcourse pescatory […]
Amy Traverso
In Search of the Best New England Hard Cider
Here’s a sampling of some of the best New England hard cider varieties to try – all delicious, inexpensive, and local.
Wondering how to make the best apple crisp? This favorite fall dessert gets even better with these expert apple crisp tips.
Some donuts are just too addictive to ignore. Handmade with care, these three New England gourmet donuts (plus six bonus donut shops) are well-worth seeking out.
This is the story of two local kids made good: the butternut squash and the Baldwin apple. The former is a native of Stow, Massachusetts, bred by a farmer named Charles Leggett. He named the butternut for its smooth-as-butter texture and nutty flavor and introduced it to horticulturists at the nearby Waltham Field Station. They, […]
Crispy Fish with Fresh Corn and Scallions
A recipe for a quick and delicious crispy fish dinner: crisp, corn-crusted fish served over an easy corn-scallion sauté.
Remembering Julia | Yankee Classic
A gem from the Yankee archives finds the queen of cooking pondering her next steps. Here’s an abridged version of Richard Bacon’s “Still Cooking with a Flair” from November 1979.
A delicious taste of the Mediterranean, right in your backyard.
Catching up with these two local-food leaders and featured guests on Weekends with Yankee.
Yard-Core | The Ultimate Made-in-New England Picnic
From cheese to rosé, curate your picnic like a pro with these 9 made-in-New England products.
Fresh summer recipes designed for the grill, the fire pit, or even your next camping trip.
A classic Yankee recipe updated for today’s kitchens.