Here’s a tasty, nutritious, and satisfying salad for spring made with an ancient but freshly popular grain called freekeh, which is young “green” wheat that is toasted and cracked and can be cooked like brown rice. Whole grains are big news these days (for more on this topic, check out local author Maria Speck’s book […]
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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, […]
There’s a lot to see in do in the Ocean State, but some activities really stand the test of time. Read our picks for the best classic attractions in Rhode Island. BEST COFFEE CABINET DELEKTA’S PHARMACY, Warren Impassioned arguments may be waged over which clam shack serves the best chowder and clam cakes, but nary a […]
I live in Brookline, Massachusetts, which puts me about 3 miles from the site of this week’s Boston Marathon bombing. We were nowhere near the finish line at the time, having opted to head to Sturbridge Village for the day. But it’s impossible to live in or near the city right now without feeling rattled. […]
Breakfast & Brunch
Slow Cooker Breakfast Recipes
Slow cookers are a modern kitchen miracle. If you haven’t taken a moment to appreciate your slow cooker in awhile, or only get it out for one dish (I’m looking at you, kielbasa and meatball people!), I suggest the two of you get reacquainted. Slow cookers are the dream appliance for busy professionals (parent or […]
Gardens that are in harmony with the environment lend a feeling of peace that can’t be denied. If you admire the timeless appeal of an established garden and want to invoke that ambiance in your own garden, here are 10 timeless gardening tips that will help to bring the spirit of the past to even […]
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The Yankee Kitchen: Aioli Salad Dressing
Yankee Magazine Lifestyle Editor Amy Traverso shows you how to make a Aioli salad dressing. Enjoy! Hi, I’m Amy Traverso, Lifestyle Editor at Yankee Magazine. Right now I’m making an aioli, which is a traditional garlic sauce. You will find it in France and Spain traditionally, but we use it here. It’s delicious. This is […]
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The Yankee Kitchen: Composed Nicoise Salad
Yankee Magazine’s Lifestyle Editor, Amy Traverso shows you how to create a Composed Nicoise Salad. Hi, I’m Amy Traverso, and welcome to the Yankee Kitchen. In this video I’m going to be showing you how to make a Composed Nicoise Salad. The salad is very fresh and healthy, and it’s a great party recipe. So […]
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The Yankee Kitchen: Apple Mustard Grilled Cheese
Yankee Magazine’s Lifestyle Editor, Amy Traverso show you a recipe from her new book, The Apple Lovers Cookbook. It is an Apple Mustard Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Different flavors of love pressed between bread slices. Enjoy. Hi, I’m Amy Traverso, Lifestyle Editor at Yankee Magazine. Today I’m going to share one of my favorite recipes from […]
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How to Make Strawberry Preserves
See how to make strawberry preserves with this very simple recipe from Yankee food editor Annie B. Copps. You can enjoy fruit all year long by preserving the summer bounty. Hi, I’m Annie Copps and welcome to my kitchen. Today we’re going to be cooking with strawberries, one of my all-time favorites, and I think […]
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Annie Cooks: Crab Cakes
Watch how to make classic crab cakes—full of sweet meat and just enough crumbs to hold it all together. Hi, I’m Annie Copps, I’m the Food Editor at Yankee Magazine, and today we’re making crab cakes. For all you SpongeBob SquarePants fans, those are “Crabby Patties.” Okay, so, what I did was I cooked up […]
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Annie Cooks: Cranberry Gorgonzola Tart
Here’s a super-easy recipe for the holidays—or, any time!