Made in the style of escargots with lots of butter and garlic, this easy Mussels Gratinée recipe will find its way into your regular repertoire.
Food
Breakfast & Brunch
Egg, Cheddar, and Greens Sandwich on Scallion Pancakes
Among the creative sandwiches at Boston’s Mei Mei is the Double Awesome: two fried eggs, cheddar cheese, and a pesto of local greens served between two scallion pancakes. We streamlined the recipe by substituting fresh greens and flavored mayo.
Inspired by cecina, a savory Italian pancake appetizer, these beet and masa pancakes are topped with goat cheese, fresh herbs, radish slices, pumpkin seeds, and honey.
Side Dishes
Socca with Butternut Squash and Rosemary
A savory chickpea pancake usually made in a wood oven, this simplified socca recipe, made with butternut squash and rosemary, can be prepared in any home kitchen.
Desserts
Chewy Molasses Cookies
This Chewy Molasses Cookies recipe from food writer and Vermont native Jessica Battilana yields spicy cookies that are just as good dunked in coffee as they sandwiched with ice cream.
A pair of simple and delicious Christmas cookie recipes from Repertoire, the first solo cookbook from food writer and Vermont native Jessica Battilana.
Desserts
Cocoa-Oat Cookies
This Cocoa-Oat Cookies recipe from food writer and Vermont native Jessica Battilana yields rich, fudgy cookies, shot through with coconut.
Made with a mashed potato and coconut center and dipped in chocolate, Needhams potato candy is an old-fashioned Maine favorite.
From buttery shortbread to rosemary-garlic croutons, these holiday food gifts are a personal (and delicious) way to spread holiday cheer.
Made with dried fruit, brandy, ground almonds, and citrus zest, this easy fruitcake recipe offers a delicious and quick way to enjoy a classic. We promise you will never make fun of fruitcake again!
Side Dishes
Kale with Fried Lemon & Garlic
In this flavorful kale side dish, the oil in which you cook the sliced lemon and garlic becomes the dressing.
Pay wobbly tribute to a retro dessert favorite this holiday season with this festive cranberry gelatin mold recipe.