This isn’t the first time I’ve made baked macaroni and cheese when I was in need of a little comfort food, and it definitely won’t be the last. Who can resist the classic combination of noodles and cheese, baked until bubbly and smelling like heaven? Not me. My favorite macaroni and cheese is made with […]
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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 […]
Roast this pork shoulder–rolled around an herb paste of sage, rosemary, thyme, lemon, and garlic–slowly on the grill, giving it an extra hit of smoky flavor by tossing in handfuls of applewood chips.
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New England Clambake and Clambake Sauce
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Mexican Stuffed Peppers for Cinco de Mayo
For many New Englanders the month of March brings one of the tastiest days of the year, when St. Patrick’s Day menus across the region fill hungry mouths with corned beef and cabbage, soda bread, and lots of green beer and thick, foamy pints of Guinness. I like St. Patrick’s Day, but truth be told, […]
Connecticut author Dina Cheney is a cooking teacher and writer who pens a monthly column for Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine. She’s also a busy working mom who knows what a challenge it can be to get a good homemade dinner on the table every night. Fortunately, she applied her cooking chops to solving […]
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How to Make Chicken and Sausage Cassoulet
My husband and I have been doing quite a bit of fall cleaning recently in an attempt to de-clutter our tiny Boston condo. After spending an afternoon moving furniture around, the last thing either of us wants to do is slave away in the kitchen to make dinner. Enter this Easy Chicken and Sausage Cassoulet […]
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Holiday Traditions | Thanksgiving Pierogies
Yankee Magazine Photo Editor Heather Marcus shares a Polish family recipe for pierogies — a day before Thanksgiving treat tradition.
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Shepherd’s Stew
Nothing beats a great stew recipe. Stews provide that warm, stick-to-your-ribs kind of feeling that comes with eating hearty foods this time of year. With ingredients like sausage, potatoes, and vegetables, this recipe for Shepherd’s Stew will fill you up and warm you from the inside out. Another great attribute of stew is the fact […]
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Spinach Quiche
When my husband travels a lot for work, I like to make meals that hold up well to reheating for a couple of days. Enter this spinach quiche with ham and goat cheese. I baked this quiche Sunday night and have been enjoying leftover pieces for the past few days. Occassionally, I pack it in […]
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