Amy Traverso
It’s squash-and-pumpkin season. I love this simple dish for its seasonal flavor and its bright color. It’s also a great way to make use of any leftover squash purée you might have on hand. If you don’t have any, simply follow our instructions below. I based this recipe on one that we ran back in […]
This recipe for Creamy Broccoli-Cheddar Soup is one of my standby dishes, an easy soup that makes everyone in my family happy and tastes like autumn itself. The method is simple: Cook leeks in olive oil and butter, add flour, carrots, and broccoli, then add the stock and simmer until the vegetables are tender. Purée until […]
Magazine
Smudge Ink | Artisan Profile
Deb Bastien and Kate Saliba have been teammates for decades, first as varsity field-hockey players at Bates College, and now in their Boston-based stationery company, where they produce offset-printed and letterpress notes, invitations, calendars, gift wrap, and holiday cards. The business originally started on Cape Cod, where Deb had relocated to be closer to family. […]
Main Dishes
Polenta with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
Temperatures have dropped this week here in Massachusetts and my appetite has shifted with the weather. I’m reading Bill Buford’s wonderful book, Heat, about his efforts to master Italian cooking in the kitchens of celebrity chef Mario Batali and a colorful cast of Italian chefs back in the Old Country. And I’m particularly entranced with […]
Desserts
Apple Brownies
This recipe is a favorite among my mom’s circle of friends, and everyone I know who has tried it raves about it. It gets its name from the fact that the cake is very moist and has a crisp top, much like brownies. Plus, it’s baked in a brownie pan and gets cut into bars. […]
New England
Editor’s Choice Food Awards 2013
Yankee Magazine’s Senior Lifestyle Editor Amy Traverso, gives a sneak peek at some of the Editor’s Choice Food Award winners. The winners were chosen from all over New England and feature some of the best artisanal foods around.
Fish & Seafood
Lobster Mac n’ Cheese
Who doesn’t love lobster mac n’ cheese? It’s an inspired combination: the sweet lobster and tangy cheese, the crunchy topping and chewy meat. It’s also an inexpensive way to cook something that feels decadent. Lobster prices are so low these days and you can stretch the meat from a single lobster to feed a family. […]
Massachusetts
Exploring Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline began its life in 1638 as a hamlet of Boston called Muddy River. In 1705, it was independently incorporated, but it remains surrounded on three sides by the city. And despite being home to nearly 60,000 residents, with a population density similar to that of Cambridge, it still stubbornly calls itself a “town,” not […]
Side Dishes
Quinoa Salad with Apples and Kale
Last year, the US Apple Association, an educational and advocacy organization for apple growers, asked me to develop some apple recipes that made use of the fruit in novel and delicious ways. One of my favorites was this quinoa salad studded with kale, pine nuts, sautéed apples, and feta (I’m a big fan of quinoa […]