Food

Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna)

A rich, flavorful, and hearty pasta dish topped with a thick bechamel sauce, pastitsio is sometimes described as “Greek lasagna.”

Desserts

Hermit Cookie Recipe

Spicy, sweet, and studded with raisins and currants, this hermit cookies recipe makes a classic New England sweet treat.

History

What Makes a “New England First Family”?

Who is qualified to be a New England “First Family,” and do they still exist? Jud Hale uncovers the truth about the Cabots and the Lowells and that sort of thing.

Main Dishes

Winter Root Vegetable Cheese Tart

Ready-made filo makes a flaky vessel for a creamy ricotta mixture and whatever veggies you have on hand.

New England

10 Best New England Winter Getaways

These three New England winter getaways have some of the best scenic skiing, fine dining, and quality lodging that New England has to offer.

Fish & Seafood

Monkfish Fra Diavolo with Spaghetti

Monkfish is called “the poor man’s lobster,” thanks to the firm, sweet tail flesh. We love it in this spicy monkfish pasta recipe for Monkfish Fra Diavolo.

Breakfast & Brunch

Sautéed Mushroom Breakfast Toasts

If you’ve never had breakfast mushrooms on toast, you’re in for a treat. We love these seared mushrooms served with a fried egg over toast.

Today

Keeping Time

By rescuing hundreds of thousands of old newspaper images, a Portland archivist has given his city a priceless family album.

New England

A New England Old-School Skiing Sampler

The region that birthed Alpine skiing in America is still blessed with dozens of smaller, beloved ski areas with deep local roots. Here’s a sampling to get you started.

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