Desserts

Joanne Chang’s Best Boston Cream Pie

A fluffy filling and pure chocolate ganache glaze add flavor, texture, and style to this Boston cream pie recipe from award-winning Boston pastry chef Joanne Chang.

Food

Annie’s Irish Soda Bread

Studded with raisins and caraway seeds, this traditional Irish Soda Bread recipe needs just a bit of butter and a good New England Boiled Dinner.

Side Dishes

Vermont-Style Baked Beans (1992)

This maple-laced, slow-cooker recipe for Vermont-style baked beans ranks high among our favorites. Don’t forget the smoked bacon!

Food

Murphy’s “Irish” Toast Recipe

Made “Irish French toast” thanks to a drop of Bailey’s, this cinnamon raisin French toast recipe is the perfect (slightly boozy) breakfast for a special occasion.

Soups, Stews & Chowders

Cod and Corn Chowder

This milk-based corn chowder combines the sweet taste of corn with fresh fish for a meal that will warm you up any time of the year.

Gardens

When to Prune Shrubs | Gardening Advice

Spring is the best time to prune ornamental and flowering shrubs like lilacs and azaleas. Learn more about how and when to prune shrubs.

Main Dishes

New England Boiled Dinner Recipe

It’s more than just corned beef and cabbage. New England Boiled Dinner is a one-pot comfort food that can be served year-round.

Food

Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

From corned beef and Irish soda bread to lamb stew and potato biscuits, this list of favorite St. Patrick’s Day recipes has you covered!

Soups, Stews & Chowders

New England Corn Chowder

A hearty and easy New England corn chowder recipe that can be made in winter from canned corn. Served with corn bread and pickles or relish.

Main Dishes

Chicken Potpie

This delicious chicken potpie recipe from award-winning Boston pastry chef Joanne Chang folds white-meat chicken, peas, carrots, and potatoes into flaky pie dough. It’s the perfect winter comfort dish!

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